If you are like me, you’re tired having sandals that provide you with medium satisfaction. I was that way for years, until I started working at Mountain Hideaway and learned what to look for in a great sandal. There are three things in particular that you want to pay attention to.
First, you want a good foot bed. This foot bed, must have proper arch, good support, and does mush out on you. Proper arch support will help you in many ways including reduction of lower back pain, more energy throughout the day, and you won’t get that stabbing pain in the bottom of your feet. Consider getting a polyurethane sole, as opposed to an EVA foam sole. The EVA foam soles tend to mush out after six months to a year, whereas the polyurethane soles will last indefinitely.
You also want good adjustability. You don’t want something that will be rubbing, causing blisters, or cutting off circulation to your feet. One thing also to pay attention to is how your sandals will do when they are wet. Open toed sandals tend to get very hard to walk on when wet, causing you to slide from side to side. If your sandals are easily adjustable, you will be able to go through various terrains without being uncomfortable.
Finally, you want to look for versatility in a sandal. With the hundreds of different options out there, you can pretty much find whatever your footwear apatite calls for. If you’re wanting to protect your toes, consider the Keen Newport H2′s or the Keen Venice H2. These are awesome waterproof sandals that provide great toe protection. If you’re wanting an all-around classic sandal. You might check out the Chaco Z-2. We carry these in men’s and women’s. In my opinion Chaco has the best arch support, and awesome toe loop to keep your feet from sliding when wet, and they last for ever. I still have the first pair that I bought, which was about six years ago. I wear my Chaco’s pretty much all the time. To work, to the beach, light hikes, and sometimes even in the shower (I know that’s weird).
I hope this is helped. If you have any questions please ask, or visit us at www.theMountainHideaway.com.
Cheers,
Dan the Man
