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Charlie Lyon

5 reasons you need hiking sandals: from cool, comfy feet to looking fly on the trails

A pair of feet both in hiking sandals.

It seems that paralleled by the rise in popularity of walking and camping, has come a real change in summer footwear fashion. This year, high streets and catwalks have been peppered with the chunky walking sandal – taking pride of place over the unpractical espadrille and minimalist flipflop.

No longer a fashion faux-pas, it's now loved both in the urban jungle and out on the trails – no doubt for its comfort, support and downright ease of use. And while we’re more concerned about the improved technical features that have come with this rise in popularity, we can’t help but cheer on the increase of choice when it comes to color, material and style.

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