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Made the mistake of buying some cheap ones which rubbed to buggery, can anyone suggest a decent pair?
Just for use around and about, not full on hiking as such.
Keen Newport.
I've got some of these.. [url= http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/INO42/inov8-recolite-190-hybrid-sandals/ ]inov-8[/url] Spotty Dog IMHO.
Teva are very good...
Worth a punt at £30 I reckon.
+1 Keen. I've got the leather Newport and love em. If I were to criticise them I'd say they were a bit heavy on the other hand they're now in their sixth season and still going strong. Newports are fine for UK mostly but if I lived somewhere hotter I'd go for a more minimalist keen style. Also got some Teva (can't rememberthe name and tthey don't seem to have a direct equivalent, pretty techno though) which are much better water sandals and are okay for short walks/bodding around in.
Merrell sandals are just the job for what you describe, really comfy and great for walking, they even handle surprisingly rough terrain
+2 on the Keen Newport , 3 yeas and still going strong
I've some 18yr old Clarke's ATL ones that just refuse to die. Don't know if they stopped making them.
For the non-brand conscious, Karrimor do the job well and look as good as sandals are going to look.
+1 for Merrells - nice neoprene lining.
I pretty much live in mine outside working hours, from spring to autumn.
quick update, thanks to all who advised on Keen, after much dithering over the price i invested - really pleased with them! Significantly more comfortable than any previous sandals, no rubbing and no heel pain even when i walk all day in them!
cheers all!
+3 for Keen newport, my fave footwear for years & still going strong (wife hates them though)
+4 for keen.
+5 Keen