21 Best Walking Sandals For Women for Hot Girl Summer Hikes
Walking sandals for women are proving to be one of the hottest buys of the summer. Turns out all those hot girl walks have inspired us to continue the exercise, no matter the season.
Yep: hiking is the hobby everyone seems to be adopting, but when it's a million degrees outside, the last thing we want to be wearing is a pair of sweaty socks and trainers (even if they are running trainers) or walking boots. The best walking sandals for women are the solution we've been looking for – and, don't worry, they no longer resemble the sort of footwear your great grandma might wear. There are some genuinely chic silhouettes these days. Promise.
Are sandals OK for long walks? What should I look for in a walking sandal?
Provided you've got a pair designed for walking, then yes. It's all well and good thinking you can turn to your favourite pair of fashion sandals or flip flops when you're headed outside, but you'll regret it if you're planning on going any further than 5k. For all those summer stomps and sight-seeing trips you've got planned this season, you'll need a pair of the best walking sandals and, more importantly, you'll need some that don't rub. Think: moulded foot beds, supportive straps and shock-absorbing soles.
Good news, too; whether you're planning on clambering over rocks or treading the city streets, walking sandals can be found pretty much everywhere and anywhere. The designer market has even been infiltrated by the RTW (that's ready to walk, in this case) ‘dad sandals’ trend. Ugly shoes (like fisherman's sandals) are having a major catwalk moment, too, and we also spotted stylish – and practical – walking sandals for women from Chloé (the Lilli style includes recycled fibres) and The Row (their leather sandals are the peak of chic).
Performance brands like Teva, Birkenstock and The North Face offer some really stylish options for less of an investment, so you needn't worry about cramping your style for comfort either. They are the unofficial uniform for summer 2023, whether you're a professional walker or casual stroller, so act fast.
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