Judy Armstrong examines 6 walking sandals for women, assessing their protection, construction, flexibility and weight


KARRIMOR BARBUDA

Karrimor Barbuda

“Strapping – textile stitched to leather straps attached to the footbed – anchors the feet and provides more protection than initial impressions suggest…”
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Owyhee

Keen Owyhee

“Owyhee (oh-waa-hee) combines the comfort of a sandal with the stability of a shoe…”
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MERRELL KAHUNA III

Merrell Kahuna III

“A suede upper with a neoprene-like lining, including a band over the forefoot, combines side strapping with ventilation, to create a versatile all-terrain sandal…”
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Gobi

Source Gobi

“Gobi sandals are laden with selling points including triple-layer sole and padding…”
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Teva

Teva Terra Fi 4

“Outsole is aggressive with a shaped heel base and the pattern deals easily with dry, wet and rock…”
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Hi-tec

Hi-Tec Harmony Life Strap

“A technical sandal for women but really it’s more leisure oriented. It is very comfortable, with soft, neoprene-like strap linings and a microfibre footbed…”
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