| Sandals are ideal footwear for outdoor activities | | | | and beyond the feet; a feature that is particularly |
| because they offer protection for your feet, allow | | | | recommended for foot health. The soles on |
| your feet to breathe, and are generally | | | | fisherman sandals tend to be thicker than average |
| comfortable. Outdoor sport activities offer an | | | | and are very comfortable. |
| array of activities, such as golf, walking, and | | | | Slide sandals and flip flops are not suitable for high |
| rafting with different requirements for your feet. | | | | activity water sports, such as rafting, by virtue of |
| It is a good idea to choose a style of sandal that | | | | their easy on-off design. A better sandal style for |
| is suitable for the type of outdoor activities you | | | | rafting is one with an ankle strap that secures the |
| perform on a regular basis. | | | | shoes on the feet. |
| Walking | | | | Hiking |
| Walking was probably man's first indoor and | | | | In general, sandals that are appropriate for long |
| outdoor activity. Flip flop sandals are a good | | | | walking trips are fine for hiking. The exception is if |
| choice when you don't require a significant amount | | | | you plan to hike up very hilly areas. In this case |
| of support. High heel sandals are typically not | | | | you will require sandals with more ankle and foot |
| recommended for long walks because your feet | | | | support. Sandals for hiking also usually have an |
| are in an unnatural position, which over time can | | | | adjustable strap for added protection. When |
| cause stress and injury. According to Dr. Scholls, | | | | shopping for sports sandals that you can wear |
| well-known makers of foot care products, if you | | | | while hiking, look for thick soles, adequate ankle |
| must wear high heels it is best to opt for those | | | | support, and toughness. |
| that offer ample space for your toes and that | | | | The Beach |
| are considered "walking" or "performance". | | | | Appropriate beach sandals are obviously |
| Aerosoles and Dansko are just a couple of | | | | waterproof with a sole that is usually made of |
| comfort shoe brands that offer high heel sandals | | | | rubber or other flexible material that provides |
| that work well for walkers. | | | | great traction. Beach sandals are typically available |
| Water Sports | | | | in a variety of lively colors. Flip flop sandals are |
| Fisherman sandals are a casual style for both men | | | | the most common footwear of choice for the |
| and women. The name is a bit of a misnomer, | | | | beach. |
| since this style doesn't refer to fishing. However, | | | | If you participate in a variety of activities, a |
| these sandals are perfect for water sports since | | | | multi-sport sandal that offers qualities of various |
| they are made to allow water to flow through | | | | sandals is recommended. |