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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Sian Lewis

The best UK walking sandals for women: 10 comfy and supportive styles for summer

A woman in an orange jacket and yellow shorts stands on a rock in a shallow stream, wearing sandals and carrying a backpack.
Take a hike … supportive walking sandals can handle everything from rocky trails to stream crossings. Photograph: Jacob Little/The Guardian

Whether you’re planning countryside rambles, hilly walks, or just want practical, cool footwear for your next holiday, walking sandals will be your new hot-weather-adventure best friends.

The best walking sandals should offer the grip and support of a hiking shoe but without the bulk or heat, and cope just as well with rural trails as they do with pavements. With so many options available, from sporty trail designs to more polished, wear-anywhere styles, it’s worth knowing what to look for before you buy.

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