20 Best Travel Sandals For Europe (2023 Updated)

These shoes fit perfectly and were comfortable from the first use. After several hundred miles of hill hikes (mostly on asphalt), several soaks in hot water and laundry detergent soaks in white vinegar and hot water (to get a chemical out after my apartment was contaminated), and many days left out in the sun, they don’t look brand new as they don’t have that new product glisten, BUT they are in nearly new condition in terms of functionality and the fact there I can see now degradation of the straps and hardly any wear on the soles.

So, to give more detail about why I love these sandals, I’m a lifelong hiker with long skinny feet. I hike fast and usually don’t carry much as I’m thinking for exercise and pleasure starting outside my house.

I hike on asphalt mostly. I have hiked partly on dirt and dirt with rocks, but I prefer to wear closed toe shoes on that type of surface as I don’t like getting dirt and rocks under my bare feet and having them grind between my feet and the shoe.

These are snug enough that that’s not a huge problem for short distances if I pay attention to what I’m doing, but I mostly wear these on country asphalt roads, not soft dirt or turf and not on sharp rocks.

Also, I have long, narrow feet with very narrow heels. Although I can wear 1/2 size shorter in medium width sandals due to the toes and heels being open for extra length, sandals are usually slightly loose on my when I do that.

So, I didn’t know how these would work out for my style of hiking–FAST, and sometimes SWEATY. They are fabulous. The elastic straps in the color black hold my feet security to the base. The base fits my foot perfectly, meaning there is enough length but not too much.

Also, I have a Morton’s neuroma on one foot. It is not always obvious, but it can be painful when I have more inflammation or my foot has been squeezed in tight socks or shoes. So, I was worried about these sandals either being loose due to my narrow foot or being tight due to the elastic.

For me, a 9. 5 AA size wearing a 9B sandal, the degree of smugness is perfect. It keeps my foot securely held against the base without any excess snugness. My foot is slightly more narrow than a typical B (and half a size longer).

I saw on one of the reviews that someone else with 9. 5 AA feet fit the 9B well. But, others who normally wear 9B fit it too. So, make your own judgment. Also, and this was a big deal, as an older person with no visible fat on my feet and the thinning skin that older people can get, I was finding that anything that rubbed made holes in my skin.

So, I had serious doubts about hiking in sandals, particularly since I couldn’t feel the straps in advance and didn’t know if there were hidden rough spots. I’m thrilled to say that I have NEVER had any rubbing issues with these sandals, even on the first use when I went a few miles (but carried hardcore padded large bandages just in case).

The straps are very gentle on your skin. Also, I’d been wearing heavily padded socks and shoes due to less fat on the bottom of my feet due to getting older and having a skinny foot to start with (and being slender anyway).

Add to that a Morton’s neuroma that sometimes flared up. I was surprised that I had ZERO problems with the firm sole. It’s not hard. It’s firm, and it’s very comfortable for me. Now, during the time I’ve used these for several hundred miles of hilly road hiking, my weight has ranged from slightly underweight even for my narrow but slightly tall frame to overweight for my narrow frame but not overweight on the doctor’s chart.

So, a heavier person who generally needs padding or a person carrying heavy backpacks, groceries or children might have to test these for themselves. For me, they’ve been perfect. Let’s just say that the sole is firmer than the soles of my high quality running shoes so the soles on these sandals do not show wear like running shoes do on the bottom of the soles.

Keep in mind that because these have straps around the big toes, you can only wear toe socks with them, not regular socks. Also, I tried that and took the toe socks off because 1) my feet slipped on the base due to inadequate friction as your skin has more friction than socks typically do 2), the socks made the sandals snugger, and I don’t like things to be snugger than they need to be for practical reasons.

I don’t have much fat on my feet so it would squeeze my skin between straps and bone. I actually think they would be less safe when wearing socks due to the slipping, especially if you tuck the toe straps under your feet and don’t wear them.

You really need the soles of your feet right up against the base with no sock in between. I bought the black as my wardrobe is based on black, medium-dark grey, and coordinating jewel tones and rich pastels.

While I could see wearing the beige or light grey with summer skirts or dresses for a casual look, I think the black looks fine with them and stays nicer looking due to this area out in the country getting everything dirty due to lack of moisture and lots of loose dust.

I don’t wear blue as it doesn’t look great on me, especially with my black streaks naturally in my natural silver hair. So, one pair of black Siennas are my go to sandals. I have leather sandals that are dressier, but I rarely need to be dressy and I hate to dress in ways where I couldn’t walk a few miles if I had to.

I would love if these came in a black sole with the soft narrow straps in raspberry, burgundy, deep turquoise, or vivid purple (dark or medium). Although these would be pretty in colored soles, back soles look better longer, I and I really put the miles on mine.

The only reason I’ll be buying another pair of hiking sandals anytime soon is if I decide to get a new pair of these so that I have a perfectly clean pair on hand to wear socially. As it is, here in SoCal, people are really casual in most situations anyway, especially in the rural but still heavily populated town I’m in, and a quick wipe of the sole is all I really need to freshen these up when dusty, and I rarely even do that.

Now, to be clear, the way I cleaned these in hot water and set them in the sun for days is not necessarily the best way to clean them. I probably made them look older by doing that and I don’t know how good it was for the materials.

But, I didn’t see any change other than the luster being slightly duller and tiny detail on the sole being revealed after it was probably touched up in the factory with a black marker of some kind, but it’s completely unnoticeable when worn.

They still look great. Don’t take my cleaning methods as being appropriate and don’t leave them for days in the sun. That’s generally going to degrade anything you do that to. I will say that the cheaper sandals we had at the time warped in the sun while these held up perfectly, but still, take care of these and I think they will last you a long time.

Very comfortable too, easy to put on and take off, and nice looking. As for fit, though my feet are very thin, there is an adjustment at the back of the heel strap if you need more room. I probably snugged it up when I first got these 8 months ago.

I must have a narrow foot because it seems like every sandal I’ve tried, the strap ends up hitting the ground from the get-go or after a few days of wear and stretch. I love nearly everything about this sandal.

I was very skeptical, as I thought it was from China since I got it off ***. com; but after getting on this site and reading the story (hopefully it is legit!) and seeing the quality of the company, I just really feel great about this purchase.

They are comfortable, so far durable, and super cute. The only complaint I have is that the toe strap has some play in it, but I can live with that. In my chacos, my feet got super stinky (I think stinky feet are genetic, sorry kids), but these have been neutral smelling despite days of constant use.

I am ordering the flops today. Most expensive ones I’ve ever purchased!.

Love these so much! Cute, comfortable, and great for walking long distances – all day, every day! I waited to write a review since I wanted to see what they were like when I traveled. I have bought sandals that are just not practical for traveling but cute.

I read someone’s review that they loved them for traveling so thought I might try them out. I am so glad I did. They are cute, practical, and comfortable. A great combo! I just came back from a trip to Atlanta where I walked a lot and found them incredibly comfortable.

The perfect sandals for walking around all day. They also have wonderful traction and a great sturdy sole to them that I can picture me even wearing them on hikes – which I didn’t expect to ever say that one.

That said, they are on the casual side of things, but I didn’t expect them to be sandals to dress up in so that is totally OK with me.

I had to return mine, BUT my feet are quite irregular and it’s not the shoe that is the issue. That said, my older sister bought the same pair and I haven’t seen her in any other sandal since she got them.

Here is her review: They are leather, so not really meant to use in water, but they are durable and dry without issue if using them around water or wet terrain. She uses them everyday, but also hikes in them and found them to be perfect at a music festival recently.

The venue in a step hill and the terrain is grassy but quite rough and uneven. I wore a closed toe hiking shoe but she said these were perfect! She is a size 7. 5M (US) and the 38 is perfect. They have three adjustable Velcro straps so if you are a half size, size up rather than down.

You can adjust them easily so they won’t be too big. Wear them around and give them a few wears to adjust into your perfect fit before doing a full day of walking or hiking. They aren’t like a Birkenstock that takes a lot of time to wear in, but definitely wear them around before your all day trek down the Amalfi Coast or a 12 hour day at Disney.

These Yak Leather Ecco Upcycled offroad leather sandals are Limited Editions and the leather is so soft and beautiful- the entire shoe is so comfortable immediately upon putting it on (no break in required) and fit my wide feet perfectly- size 39 – I am thinking they seem to be made a little wider than previous years Ecco’s which I could not wear as they were too narrow and not comfy.

I am 70 and this shoe is perfect with great traction for all floor surfaces. I am in love with the color Champ! I have also ordered this shoe in most of the other colors. When was the last time you purchased shoes that the type of leather used was lightly embossed on the heel strap? With so many shoes and garments being made with plastic these days this shoe is a real winner! Yes, you really want to try this shoe while it is available.

Your feet will thank you.

I have several pairs of Ecco shoes, which I have loved. I have a long, narrow, flat foot and Ecco has always provided good support and a snug fit. This is my 3rd pair of the walking sandals and it will probably be my last.

There is something about the foot bed material that absolutely annoys my feet. Have never had that before. The chili pepper red color is gorgeous and I am happy to have such a lively color in a size 41! The adjustable straps all work fine and the support seems to still be good.

I walk MILES per week in these sandals. It is just that material. Footwear is a good company and I will continue to do business with them, though my size range is quite limited.

I have been unable to wear Sandals, let alone flip flops, for some 20years, so imagine my joy when I discovered Aetrx footwear. I accidentally came across an attractive pair of Artrex Clogs last summer and immediately wore them for 2 days that’s when I discovered my chronic aching foot pain had ceased.

(To this day!) Now a good 17 months later I own 6 pairs of Aetrex footwear. I no longer walk, lounge or sleep with painful feet and I seriously avoided the possibility of foot surgery. I’m sold on this company and their footwear.

Be confident and do your feet a favor… buy a couple pairs and see for yourself. They also wash-up well and always look brand new!.

I am so, so thrilled with these flip flops! I have very flat feet, overpronation, bunions, and plantar fasciitis. I love flip flops but I just can’t do the cheap, flat ones anymore. I searched the internet for orthopedic flip flops (something I didn’t even know existed) and came across these.

They seemed like they would work but I wasn’t sure. Many shoes that say they have arch support don’t have enough for me. However, these flip flops are as good as my custom insoles (and MUCH, MUCH cheaper).

I am beyond happy to be able to have supportive footwear at the pool, the beach, around the house. without pain! I HIGHLY recommend these!!.

I am extremely disappointed by the sizing on this sandal. I purchased the grey in 10. 5-11M as I have the Aetrex Dana in that size and the fit is perfect. In my opinion this style/color in the marked size is a 10-10.

5M. Unfortunately, since I did not purchase the sandals for the full price Aetrex will not allow a return. I would not have bought these using the generous discount coupon had I noticed the “fine print” at check out.

I don’t know anyone who would benefit from my bad luck on this purchase to gift them to. I’m going to try selling them on social media. Sadly, this is my first negative experience with purchasing from Aetrex online.

These sandals couldn’t be more comfortable considering the multiple medical issues of my feet. The additional arch support in the Verra style is perfect; the Shoc Pad heel cushions absorb the impact of each step; and the front straps don’t cramp or pinch my toes.

Shortly after purchasing my first pair of the Verra style in black, I bought a pair of the blue ones. When initially trying them on, I thought the new blue ones fit exactly the same as the black ones I have been wearing for a couple of weeks, but because of someone’s 1-star review indicating that the blue/green (Arona Sagebrush) color was a full ½ size smaller than the black ones, I tried the blue ones on again, and indeed they are the same exact fit.

To be 100% sure, however, I conducted a couple of experiments. First, I took the left-foot shoe of my black pair and put it side-by-side on a level surface with the left shoe of the blue pair, placing the left black shoe to the right of the blue left shoe, and sure enough the black one visually appeared longer.

Then I reversed the two left shoes, placing the left black shoe to the left of the blue one, and then the blue shoe looked longer. No explanation for this phenomenon, but I could understand what that reviewer was referring to.

Since this seemed inconclusive after doing a second comparison using the black and blue right-foot shoes, I did one last test by using a lined legal pad, marking a couple of spots on the paper to be sure that the shoes would be placed exactly the same, and also put a metal ruler on a straight line near the bottom of the pad to ensure they were both measured from the exact same place, then drew a pencil outline of the black shoe and then the blue shoe.

The black shoe and the blue shoe measured exactly the same! They feel so awesome, even when worn all day long. The blue color is exactly as pictured online. They are so pretty, but more importantly, so comfortable!.

I’ve had these shoes for 6 years so this is a seasoned review. PROS – comfort – started off super cushy. Loved that I had a sturdy sandal to go hiking with or go in water and not worry they would slip off.

CONS – After so many years the cush isn’t so cushy, its aged and is kinda hard now. In the beginning I had to break in the shoe and my foot skin needed to toughen up. The suede little flaps under the straps are meant to protect your foot, but they actually just get pushed out of place during the walking/hiking leaving your foot exposed to the strap which can be a little rough & then painful on the sore red skin it’s created.

Once I wore these enough the skin on the top of my foot toughened and got used to it. SIZE – I’m a 7. 5, got the 7s as recommended, they fit but not perfectly, my heel is too close to the back edge of the shoe, 8s would have been too big.

THE FOOT SLUDGE – The grooves on the shoe also do catch a lot of dirt as other reviews mentioned. I would always have “foot sludge” on the bottom of my foot & shoe that I’d need to clean off after every wear, it also got stinky, and I don’t even have smelly feet.

Overall would give a 3. 5 start rating. Fills a need but could be better.

I was very hesitant to spend the money on these, I figured they would wear out quickly and not be very durable (I go through shoes and boots insanely quick), but boy am I glad I made that purchase! I have been absolutely blown away by these for the past 3 years.

Yes, I’ve been somehow wearing the same pair for 3 years and they’re only just now starting to get a bit slick on the bottom from wearing the tread down. They are more comfortable than any shoe or hiking boot I’ve ever had, I wear them any time I can as long as it’s not too cold out.

I had been planning to buy Chacos because, I don’t know, that seemed like the thing to do, I thought Chacos looked cool. But these Tevas are WAY more comfortable and usable. Chacos are so stiff and clunky I’d never be able to hike in them the way I have in these.

I can’t believe they haven’t broken or worn out after all the use. I’ll absolutely get another pair once these need replacing, I wouldn’t dream of trying anything else. I think they run true to size, or even are a bit big (at least the version of them 3 years ago).

Im kind of a flip flop junkie. Ive had so many brands I cant even remember, but when I got a pair of Soles, that was it. Without a doubt, the very best in my opinion. My first pair finally wore out after several years of hard use, and there was no thought given to trying a different brand.

Im glad they were still available!I have arthritis in several joints in my feet, so its amazing that I can find a pair of flip flops that are so incredibly comfortable. You really need to give them several days to conform to the shape of the foot, and then they just get better and better.

Great flip-flops. Very comfortable and hefty. I did buy a previous pair and the soles separated and I contacted Orthotic Shop for a warranty claim, but after multiple attempts, no response. I glued the soles myself and they seem ok now.

But beware, customer service is horrible at Orthotic Shop.

I have high arches and because of this I have ALWAYS had to wear sneakers if I did not want to be in pain after a short time. I found these sandals and thought they were a bit pricey, but if they worked I was all for it! Well I got them, and I immediately felt the arch support and how the heel is cushioned in that little ‘cup’ area.

They feel great! I live in Florida so not being able to wear sandals ever and always wearing sneakers is unacceptable! I will definitely buy more shoes from this company again!P. S. I did get a ‘new shoe’ blister in the top of my feet when I first began to wear them, so I guess width runs a little on the small side.

This was NOT enough for me to send them back or stop wearing them!.

I’ve had my share of hiking sandals but none felt like sandals, just heavy vented shoes. I think my problem was buying hiking sandals from hiking shoe companies and not looking at sandal companies for hiking sandals.

My last pair (Keen), trapped rocks in the sandals, the sandals was so difficult to put on that I would suffer with the rocks under my foot rather than try to remove the sandals and put them back on. Most of my sandals have last 2-3 hikes before I gave up on them.

Not this Teva. I’ve worn the Hurricane XLT2 Teva on 4 hikes already and I’ve had zero issues. They feel like sandals and the sole has plenty of support and protection from the terrain. I’ve yet to stub my toe which was a big concern.

I’m in between sizes so got a size above per recommendation. When I got the sandals I was really worried it was too big but with three adjustable straps, it was never an issue. I slid my foot as far forward as possible and strapped down the heel strap so my foot wouldn’t slide and it hasn’t.

Another concern was the plastic triangle holding the straps was hitting a knuckle when I tried it on. But once on the trail it wasn’t an issue and I totally forgot about it. I’m really happy with this purchase.

I had been looking at this sandals for some time but they always sold out. If this one ever ware out, I’ll purchase the exact same one. No more shopping around.

It’s a shame – this product would easily be 5 stars if you could only adjust the front strap. Really poor design flaw. I guess I have “thin” feet up front because there’s about half an inch of space between my skin and the front strap (and I’m a 6′, 240lb weightlifter for context).

I saw another review say that the pre-adjusted strap is too tight. I understand that the single ankle strap is appealing for easy on-and-off but this is definitely at the expense of poor fit for many foot types.

I travel to Maine a lot and wouldn’t be able to wear these in the rocky water nor on light, rocky trails. With all of the extra space flopping around up front I would likely catch the front material on a rock and trip, and that’s what I bought these for, unfortunately.

I love TEVA’s products and this is a major miss! I would definitely recommend trying these on in person before ordering online. Bummer.

I love my Tevas. I am sorry to say, though, that the Velcro straps wear out and become unusable long before the sandal does. THe ends of the hook part of velcro break off. The hook and fiber parts both are magnets for all sorts of detritus: cat hair, bits of of wool from socks, grass seeds, fibers, etc.

It jams up the hook parts, making it not ‘hooky’ anymore. You can’t clean the velcro. Third problem is the cheap seam attaching the velcro to the strap is one light, cheap thread. It breaks easily and then the velcro separates from the strap.

The adhesive used to attach the velcro to the strap loosens up or breaks, making the velcro strap come off the strap. The glue used on the velcro is one or two drops, certainly not enough, or not good enough, to maintain the adhesion to the strap.

All in all, the velcro strap is pretty much useless. You should use a thread through buckle instead of velcro. because the velcro creates too many problems, I hesitate to recommend the Teva to a friend.

I have long been an advocate of minimalist shoes–zero drop, flexible, minimal support. But, recently I started experiencing plantar fasciitis, a painful heel condition. I was taking a trip and could tell the thin sole was not going to work for me as I walked any distance.

I found the cushier sole much more comfortable for me, and I wore them in and out of the salt water and canoe daily. Once on a long walk through a sandy area, I developed a blister with the sand rubbing between my foot and the strap, but that would probably happen with any sandal.

And they did develop a pretty bad odor at times. Fortunately, they were easy to wash and dried relatively quickly, so that was an easy fix. I still believe in the more “natural” shoe concept, but for now, this shoe has worked well for me.

I also like the extreme flexibility of having three adjustable straps that the velcro then firmly holds in place.

I picked up these sandals to serve as my water shoes on a recent trip canoeing in the Boundary Waters. I was nervous about their ability to workout for portaging the canoe, but another camper who had done it before assured me it would be fine.

And wouldn’t you know it, it was! I didn’t buy these in advance enough to fully get used to where the straps land, but despite that (and after spending a while adjusting them), I only got a couple small blisters right at the end of the trip.

This was with constantly getting in and out of water and hiking bags or canoes through portages. I never felt like my feet got specifically tired because of my shoes. They stayed decently anchored even when trying to take big steps in water, or when my feet got stuck in deep mud.

They felt decently secure over wet surfaces and rocks (I didn’t slip any more than anyone else, at least. ) I’m looking forward to continuing to use these a lot at home as they look pretty nice, and they’ll probably be my go-to water shoes for most things going forward.

I LOVE this sandal! I have a right, torn meniscus and arthritis with calcified bones on my spine and walking is painful for me. However, these sandals have greatly alleviated the pressure on my feet and have made walking and getting around so much easier.

I highly, highly recommend them. I LOVE them!.

So far I have been pleased with the amount of arch support in these sandles. I have had bouts with plantar fasicitis and need good arch support in all my shoes. I was a bit skeptical about purchasing another pair of sandles so I went to the website and read the reviews and found out this particular pair had high arch support.

I got these because I really like the waterproof ones . Theses are nice but the bottom seem a little slippery for me on hardwood floors. I do like them.

My 85 year old mother wears 8 narrow and has issues with her feet and balance overall. This style with adjustable straps is typically the best for her because she can easily adjust the fit. Instead of getting more comfortable after a few wears the shoes became increasingly uncomfortable.

The strange bar that sits under the toes/ top of the foot bed put her in a lot of pain – exactly what she didn’t need. Unfortunately she didn’t wear often enough immediately after the purchase and by the time she discovered the severity of the problem it was past the return date.

Very Disappointed.

It has been a long time since I purchased Easy Spirit shoes so perhaps I found these to be less comfortable than I had remembered them. The sandals look great and the straps adjust easily. However, the soles are thin and I would prefer more padding under my feet.

I will be wearing them only if I do not expect to be walking long distances or standing for any length of time.

I bought these sandals to replace a silver pair whose wedge heels crumbled. This time I avoided the wedge. The adjustable straps over the toe and the instep and behind the heel and the availability of wide widths make these sandals easy to conform to your feet as they are; you could even adjust right and left foot differently from one another.

Although the pewter color is darker than the silver I was replacing, they will go well with all the colors I wear. The basic style of this footwear should make them look appropriate for several years to come.

I’ve been a longtime Chaco-wearer. This sandal is substantially lighter than the classic/standard Chaco Z1 design. This is both in the sole material as well as lighter/flimsier straps. As for the straps themselves, instead of strap ends being folded and sewn like the Z1 classic, they are melted.

The melted plastic is kind of sharp in a way that makes sliding these on like flip-flops irritating. The strap adjustment is far easier than the Z1 design which is a plus, except they are prone to having excess slack in the heel.

Overall I would recommend these for a fairly light weight travel sandal. I don’t expect the longevity that I’ve had with other Chaco sandals, but only time can tell there.

Such a let down from the Lowdown. My first pair of Chacos were the classic flip – Loved those Flips. I only purchased my first pair of Z/Volvs, 3 years ago now, and while they’ve been my absolute go to shoes for the called upon conditions — I’ve always wondered what else is out there.

I tried the Lowdown on just this past week in REI, and it felt GREAT! You can “feel” the ground so much more (something that I personally like). For sure, they are considerably lighter in weight than the Z/Volv (which is presenting a slight challenge, as I’m looking at a pair of Z Clouds currently which as I understand are considerably heavier than both).

But the deal killer for me, and the reason why I’ll be taking a trip back to REI to return the Lowdowns, is their total lack of heel hold/lock. Arguably, the single complaint I hear about Chacos is also the single best thing as well.

Once, you spend the necessary 4. 5 minutes to fine tune the straps, they have an amazing heel hold — with a great locked in feel. NOT so with the new Lowdown. The strap-locking system is a far cry from the Z line underfoot webbing system.

No matter how many times I readjusted the webbing, it just wouldn’t stay put. The result was me regularly drifting off the back of shoe with my heels. Total bummer, because for the first several minutes after you adjust them they feel GREAT! Met moments later with the sloppy heel, and total loss of locked in feel.

The light soft sole is much more comfy on the feet than standard Chacos. Downside is, the whole thing feels flimsy. The price may be cheap but the quality is even cheaper. I returned mine after a couple of weeks because of a major design flaw: the teeth on the buckle.

They hold the strap closed and often they get snagged in the strap fabric. When that happens, you can’t get the sandal off your foot without tearing the strap a little. Aside from the annoyance of it all, I doubt these sandals would last very long if they routinely get damaged like that from normal use.

I Mainly bought this Sandal- -because of ” LOWA” name. it is made–in SLOVENIA ( not-in Germany)–but My experience with other Slovenia-made ” LOWA”–is Good. I also own ” MEPHISTO” ( ‘Alligator’) sandals–and find those more Comfortable ( for me.

); Comfort-wise–“Urbano’ feels o’kay–but I like ” MEPHISTO” better; quality–seems fine–but only future–will tell. I think, the ” URBANO” is OVER-priced with Coupon,-I paid ~~$ 165 ; in my opinion, $ 120–would be more fare.

All-in–all–” Urbano” i looks//feels good—but my Preference goes for ” MEPHISTO” : Pricier–but more Comfortable (and better-looking. ) Leon K. , Toronto.

Very competitive prices. Much of the products they sell are top quality. The processing of the order went smoothly. These sandals are top quality. Ideal for long walks. Had a very positive experience with these sandals before.

Light sandals and fits well. Beware of the size: US (Can) size is different from European etc. needs to adjust the size to your foot size.

If it gets wet then it will feel rough on your skin and in some areas at the start. But the grip and the feeling or comfort at the sole is great. Lasted 1. 5 yrs of treks, regular walks. The sole has now lost some of the grip at the heels.

Will also longer for moderate users i suppose. Good for treks but ok if you do a lot of walking in the city as it’s slightly hard on the knees.

Used extensively for more than 1 year. Used it in many of my hikes, used in treks in heavy rain s,used while cycling during 2 rainy seasons and for daily walks. Sole is still absolutely intact. Grip is good because of the extra buckle in front.

Will buy it again. but i dont think these will wear off that soon. Go for it.

I have been using this sandal for more than 2 years now, excellent grip. I extensively used this sandal in heavy monsoon season in Kerala including the infamous Kerala flood. Very durable and did not expect that this product will hold such an extreme condition.

Only negative is, one of the leg in the right buckle has broken. I checked with Decathlon Kalamassery store and they gave me the buckle (Male) however it is small in size. Will have to visit again to change it.

If you are looking for a no nonsense, durable and premium looking sandal go for it you will not regret. Though the one I am using holds strong however I am planning to buy one more pair soon for special occasional use.

Thanks Faizal.

I have purchased Landsend closed toe sandals for the past 4 years. Up until this year, their comfort & quality were second to none. This year’s version is not like the prior versions. The bed of the sandal is much cheaper and not comfortable at all.

There’s a cloth upper that is stiff and uncomfortable (last year’s didn’t have this feature). So uncomfortable. I bought them in 2 different sizes, (I’m 7. 5 but they don’t do half sizes in this style).

Neither of them fit. It looks like they changed the shoe completely.

I am usually very happy with my purchases from LandsEnd. These sandals are nothing like a pair I purchased few years ago which I love. There is little to no arch support. I wear a size 7 but these sandals make my feet appear much larger.

It also took several attempts to adjust the elastic cord to get them to fit and add support. They run wide. The straps seem to be oversized and unflattering which make them look clunky. If I paid full price, I would have returned them.

I bought 4 pair of these last year and loved them. They were honestly all that I wore bc they were sturdy, cute and had good arch support. These shoes are very different. The ankle strap feels too low and slides no matter how much I tighten it.

There is also a flap that covers top of foot, but isnt connected to side of shoe. The shoe does not feel stable on. I bought 3 and will be returning them. Land’s End, please restock the prior version if this shoe.