Those of you that hike in sandals, what is your preferred type/brand/model?
the through the toe designs like those from Bedrock & Luna (flip flop style except with a heel strap), or the over the toe strap type like xero, chaco, etc….? Why?
I’d imagine the over the toe strap types offer some versatility in that you can more easily wear socks with them if needed….colder weather, etc…. but do they don’t secure the foot as well?
My go to shoe for casual wear around town at home or vacation is a flip flop when the weather is warm enough. I’ve day hiked some tame state park trails with the family in them but of course I’ve found them occasionally less than ideal for that…foot is just not secured enough for up hills and down hills, etc…
I do wear socks and shoes to work, but otherwise I usually prefer to not, so I’m thinking about getting some sandals better suited for hiking… and backpacking. I just am uncertain about which type I’d like to try and since most of these are mail order I can’t just go try some on….
I don’t like the closed toe Keens I have now…they are just too closed in and don’t dry well. I found that the old Teva sandals I had years ago were the same in not drying well, and they also rubbed and chaffed as I recall.
My base weight now is somewhere around 13-15 pounds, so I don’t figure I need a heavier shoe for support, and I’m used to zero drop shoes, so which ones?
