Lightweight Quick-Dry Hiking Sandals for Trail Walking

Hiking Sandals, Quick-Dry and Lightweight, for Outdoor Walking and Trail

These hiking sandals are a water-resistant outdoor sandal for walkers who want to go further without the weight of boots. The closed-toe design and quick-dry mesh upper make them suitable for coastal paths, river crossings, campsite use and everything in between. They give you the versatility of a summer sandal with the practicality of a trail shoe.

Dries in minutes

The quick-dry mesh upper handles water crossings and wet ground. It lets water back out quickly, so after a stream or a shower you are walking in a dry pair again within minutes, instead of spending the rest of the day in waterlogged footwear.

Fit locked in seconds

A bungee-toggle cord at the front pulls the whole upper snug in one tug, with no buckles to adjust mid-walk. An adjustable heel strap holds your heel back on descents, so the fit you set before you start is the fit you keep to the top.

A footbed that keeps your foot in place

The footbed has a textured grip that keeps your foot planted on the bed itself. It stops your foot sliding forward on descents, and it works when the sandal is wet.

Grip on wet rock and uneven ground

The rubber outsole is designed for trail surfaces, wet stone, gravel, harbour slipways and uneven coastal ground. It is a proper rubber sole, not the flat foam of a beach sandal.

Toes protected by a closed front

The closed toe has a bumper that takes the knocks from roots, rocks and loose pebbles. The open sides keep airflow going, so you still get the cool, comfortable feel of a sandal.

Light enough for the pack

The lightweight open construction keeps your feet cool on warm-weather outings without the bulk of a walking boot. It is light enough to carry as a second pair, and sturdy enough to wear on the trail or at the campsite.

Water-resistant, not waterproof

These sandals are built to get wet and dry quickly. They are not designed to keep water out. For scrambling and deep mud, a walking boot is the better choice.

Sizes

Sizes are unisex UK sizes, with half sizes in between. Available UK sizes run from 5 to 12, in these steps: 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 7.5, 8, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5 and 12.

Order your usual UK size. Some customers say the sandals come up slightly narrow, so if you have a wide foot or fall between sizes, take the half size up. The heel strap is on the long side at the smallest sizes, so cinch it fully.

Colours

Black, blue, brown, green and beige. Every colour has the same build, sole and fit.

Where to wear them

• Coastal paths
• River crossings
• Walking holidays
• Campsite to beach
• Paddle and kayak days
• Dog walks in the heat

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear them in water?

Yes. Wade through a stream, step out and keep walking. The upper drains and the textured footbed keeps a wet foot from sliding. Take care on wet rock, which is slippery under any sole, and place your feet with care.

Will they stop blisters?

Blisters in a sandal come from rubbing, and rubbing comes from a foot that moves inside the sandal. The bungee cord, the heel strap and the textured footbed are there to stop that movement. If one spot does rub, the fit is usually the cause. Re-cinch the cord and tighten the heel strap first.

Do they grip on wet rock?

The rubber outsole holds well on wet stone, slipways, gravel and damp grass, which a foam beach sandal cannot match. Wet, weed-covered rock at the tide line is still slippery, and the sandals are not built for deep mud or scrambling.

Can I wear them with socks?

Yes. The closed toe and the cord fit work well over a thin sock. Set the fit with the socks on, because socks take up a little room. If the socks might get wet, choose a synthetic or wool sock rather than cotton.

Is there ankle support?

They are a sandal, so they do not give the ankle support or rock protection of a boot. For a long, rough day with a heavy pack, a boot is the better choice. For most summer days out, these are enough.

How do I clean them?

Rinse them in fresh water after the sea or a muddy walk, knock out the grit and let them air dry away from direct heat. The synthetic materials need no treatment or conditioning, and a dip in the sea is not a problem.

Will sand get inside?

Some grit can get in with any closed-toe sandal, especially on a beach. On trail and coast paths this is rarely a problem. On soft sand, you may need to empty them now and then.