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