Hiking Sandals reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 255 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Hiking Sandals brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hiking, r/onebag, r/BarefootRunning, r/CampingandHiking, r/HerOneBag. Top-rated brands include Teva (4.4/5), Bedrock (4.5/5), Chaco (4.5/5).
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Reviews255
Subreddits23
Posts46
Brands51
Products58
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#1
Teva
4.4
(44)
"My Teva Tierra’s are the only shoes I own that I can wear all day on any surface."
"Whatever you do DON'T get the foam based hiking sandals."
"They were basically the only shoes I wore!"
"I love my Teva Hurricanes."
"I have worn Teva’s for many years, they are great with three adjustable straps they are fully adjustable. The sole is a vibram , which is very solid and grips well."
"They were perfect. From beaches, to pools, to hiking around lava rock they were awesome."
"Another vote for tevas. I absolutely love mine"
"I put a lot of thought into this and ended up going with classic Tevas, they aren't super stylish but are super functional and dry quickly."
"I’ve used the Teva Tirras for short hikes, river crossings, at camp, and in hostels. I think they’re pretty stylish too and have walked around them in the city without issue. Have owned them for about 10 years now and they’re still going strong."
"I like Tevas and typically buy two pairs every three years. I use them for paddling, a lot of walking, shorter hikes where I don't need proper hiking boots."
#2
Bedrock
4.5
(40)
"Bedrocks!"
"Bedrocks."
"Check out Bedrock Sandals. Super awesome sandals and company."
"Actually prefer my Bedrock Cairns around home, but the Z-Trails pack significantly smaller/lighter for travel."
"Bedrock Cairn are really hard to beat. They are on the heavier and thicker side of the minimal spectrum, but they are also perfectly suited for their task."
"I love my bedrocks. They aren't the the thinest if that's what you're looking for though. I think they are 12mm"
"I’m a huge fan of Bedrock Sandals and wear them religiously. I recently ordered a pair of Earth Runners which are waaay thinner than the bedrocks."
"Been all over the place in these sandals, both wet and dry environments, and they are just incredible."
"Ive hiked the most insane shit in Bedrocks and also tramped about city streets in them. Very comfortable, sturdy, reliable."
"I'd second the Bedrock suggestions. Ive hiked the most insane shit in those and also tramped about city streets. Very comfortable and sturdy."
#3
Chaco
4.5
(30)
"I recommend Chaco Bodhi sandals."
"I recommend Chaco Bodhi sandals."
"Z1 Chacos all day, every day. I've worn multiple pairs for 15 years and can't imagine a better sandal."
"My husband loves his Chaco Z-clouds."
"I live and die by chacos (WITH TOE STRAPS)."
"Love them chacos!"
"I basically only wear chacos in the summer."
"Chaco sandals are the bees knees"
"I’m still on my first pair of Chacos after 10 years."
"Chacos"
#4
Keen
4.2
(30)
"I find my Keens Newport very comfortable. done some serious hikes with them."
"Keen, Teva"
"Love my Keen water sandals. I wear them all summer as casual shoes and also hike/kayak in them."
"Have had these for years and just brought them back from Africa."
"Keen Rose; only sandal out there that I can wear under a dress and hike. Even I hiked some part of Yosemite with it."
"I also love Keen sandals for hiking and walking. The Rose Sandal is one that looks a bit more stylish but still has toe protection for hiking."
"I love my Keen sandals, I have Teva too but prefer the Keens."
"Keen make great hiking sandals with toe protection."
"Keens for sure."
"They’re really good for protecting the toe area."
#5
Chacos
4.4
(18)
"I personally love my chacos for going to the beach and walking in sand/water."
"Yessss chacos!!!"
"I will preach about Chacos from mountain tops. Cannot express how much I love them."
"I hike in Chacos all the time. I did the JMT in Chacos in the summer."
"Brought my chacos as the only shoe for this 3-week trip & been very satisfied."
"I wear my Chacos for that kind of stuff. I hear Texas are good too, my foot is absolutely too wide for them, the Chacos wide fits me great personally, dry fast, lots of support"
"I’ve been hiking in chacos for years. I love the z/2 to hold my feet in place but some folks hate the toe loop and go for the z/1."
"I’ve been the big island a few times and hiked HVNP in chacos! They are truly the best, but make sure to break them in a bit first."
"Buy chacos dude and generally buy shoe spray for disinfecting. keen also nice. chaco and keen best brands."
"They have a break in period and/or you have to tweak the through-the sole straps."
#6
Xero
4.2
(11)
"Big fan of XeroShoes. Zero drop, minimalist."
"Big fan of the Genesis from me hiked 50+ miles at glacier national Park with those last summer"
"I hike in the Xero Z-trail sandals."
"Xero makes great ones"
"Best I can think of is something like Zero Z-Trail. They have some other similar options."
"My Xero shoes were a little disappointing but their sandals are awesome."
"I still hike in shoes that cover my feet but bringing along lightweight sandals like Xero's Z-Trail is nice for spending time near water."
"Xero sandals"
"Xero Z-Trail"
"Xeros"
#7
Earth Runners
4.4
(9)
"Earth runners are the most comfortable for me."
"Earth Runners are my main sandal for most activities. I've done quite a few miles on these and basically wear them all day in any hot climate."
"I really love my earthrunners"
"I have different feet (9, high arches) but I like my Earthrunners. Durable, secure, comfortable"
"Earth runners"
"Earth runners"
"I hike in my Earth Runners pretty often. Non-bulky sandals with good arch support that pack down small is a pretty tall order."
"I have tried both Xero and Earth Runners and am sticking with Earth Runners because I find a thong strap to be a lot more secure."
"I have earth runners and dress them up and down all summer long. They have good traction."
#8
Merrell
4.3
(6)
"Tevas just did not work for me, I have Merrell Alpines and I love them!"
"Women who love hiking should definitely go for this sandal."
"Maybe look into Merrell sandals?"
"Merrell is a brand I trust and really like and I love their sandals as well."
"I really like my Merrell's."
"Teva, Chaco, Merrill are the first ones that come to my mind."
#9
Hoka
5.0
(4)
"I got the Hoka Hopara after going through this exact same process for my recent trip to Costa Rica, and they worked out great."
"I love love love my Hoka Hopara. They look sick, I can walk all day in them, they have better grip than my hiking boots."
"I purchased the Hoka Hopara sandals and they were perfect for going from streams/rivers to muddy/rocky terrain."
"The are wonderful!"
#10
Lamiran
4.8
(4)
"Since 2015 yan na gamit ko."
"Cheap but quality. Using mine for 4 years now."
"Maganda yung design tsaka comfortable sa paa, parang naka hug sa paa mo at kumakapit talaga."
"Mag Lamiran ka."
#11
Ecco
4.5
(4)
"I’ve had the Yucatán sandal for years and it is the most comfortable sandal I’ve owned."
"This summer I picked up the “ecco exowrap super 3 strap sport sandal.” They are a great all around sandal and dry quickly."
"I love my ECCO hiking sandals."
"I'm very happy with my ecco's."
#12
Crocs
4.0
(4)
"They are fantastic. They fit snugly and that means they take a decent effort to come off but are also quick dry, comfy, don’t smell."
"If hiking + water trekking, look into all-terrain crocs."
"Crocs for sure. I see so many people hiking the national parks in them so they must be legit."
"Crocs"
#13
Shamma
4.7
(3)
"Shamma Sandals makes several different hiking sandals with various tread and strap variations. I have the Mountain Goats and TrailStar Alphas... I highly recommend if you need something thicker."
"I love my Shammas."
"Shamma sandals
Been using them for running, hiking, even biking sometimes. Great ground feel."
#14
LUNA Sandals
4.7
(3)
"For primarily hiking/water use I'd recommend looking into the Oso 2.0"
"For primarily hiking/water use I'd recommend looking into the Mono 2.0"
"Luna sandals may be an option, too."
#15
Luna
4.0
(3)
"The Luna Leadville Pacer is pretty thin and light. I have the heavier oso flaco and really enjoy that for hiking"
"Luna’s are great. I recently bought their socks so I can wear them year round. Both are incredible."
"Been a fan of Lunas for years now. They don’t have options quite as minimal as Xero but I’ve typically always been happy with their quality, fit and customer service."
#16
Columbia
5.0
(2)
"Sobrang recommended the grip is very good and very comfortable."
"I now have another pair of columbia sandals that I've had for ~4 years and don't look worn at all."
#17
Forclaz
4.5
(2)
"The sandals are great for the beach, sand, and mild hiking paths. They wash easily and dry quickly within a few hours/overnight too. They’re light and easy to travel with."
"Very foldable/compact, can be used for hiking, long walks, shower, dry quickly. Overall, they are a good option."
#18
Suicoke
4.5
(2)
"These 220usd Suicoke sandals are tough, you won't fuck them up. My feet feel so safe and secure in them."
"I’ve worn mine hiking in a real jungle and even walking through a river."
#19
Tribu
4.0
(2)
"Most ROI foot wear 2nd is my crocs hahahaha"
"Ang nasubukan ko pa lang na brand & marerecommend ko ay Tribu & Tropeak."
#20
Decathlon
3.5
(2)
"Sa decathlon may sandals sila worth 750 at hiking shoes worth 850."
"Decathlon have very thin cheap sandals. I bought a pair, seem quite good but I haven't really worn them much as I have 2 pairs of z-treks to finish wearing out first."
#21
Birkenstock
3.5
(2)
"RB Shap on Lititz Ave carries Birkenstocks and Keens. E: also Chacos and Tevas."
"I’ll buy the $40 Birkenstock EVA, look if I’m Ok with them, if they suck, I will buy in a mall in SE Asia your Suicoke!"
#22
Adidas
5.0
(1)
"These adidas terrex (which arent famous) are sooo fucking good and so fucking durable."
#23
Salomon
5.0
(1)
"Salomon epic cabrio 2. Sturdy, comfortable, insanely versatile due to convertible construction."
#24
Astral
5.0
(1)
"I have a pair for river rafting (which includes short hikes) and they are great for all terrain wet or dry."
#25
Source
5.0
(1)
"Source sandals, they survive anything."
#26
Timberland
5.0
(1)
"Best I’ve ever worn were Timberlands."
#27
trail runners
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend trail runners instead of sandals."
#28
trail running shoes
5.0
(1)
"Quick drying trail running shoes are the best."
#29
Keens
5.0
(1)
"I wore mine hiking through Peru and Thailand and they were awesome."
#30
Earthrunners
5.0
(1)
"Earthrunners are great"
#31
Piper Sandals
5.0
(1)
"Piper sandals. Gotta order online or over phone. They'll take probably a month or 2 to arrive. Best sandals you'll ever buy."
#32
Shamma Sandals
5.0
(1)
"Shamma Sandals are great for hiking and they are much less clunky than Chacos. The leather footbed is especially comfortable."
#33
Nike
4.0
(1)
"Nike Canyon Sandal are super comfortable and have some fairly aggressive grip."
#34
Terra-Fi
4.0
(1)
"I've worn Terra-Fi for years, love em but now I wear regular socks mostly but wear sealskin waterproof socks on hikes."
#35
Kiwi
4.0
(1)
"Kiwi sandals"
#36
Fipper
4.0
(1)
"If you happen to be visiting Malaysia, Fipper"
#37
Olukai
4.0
(1)
"I would have said Chaco classics a few years ago. But they changed them and now they’re just meh. I’ve switched to olukai."
#38
Tropeak
4.0
(1)
"Some friends use Sandugo & Lamiran, mukha naman okay."
#39
Altra
4.0
(1)
"I use running shoes for all my wet hiking needs and love them; they drain and dry quickly."
#40
Hiking Sneakers
4.0
(1)
"I work hiking sneakers with deep treads and didn't regret it."
#41
Freet
4.0
(1)
"Freet Zennor, sole runner FX trainer, wide, closed toe."
#42
Zero
4.0
(1)
"Zero shoes"
#43
Vivo
4.0
(1)
"Personally I wear Vivo brand shoes for hiking/ trail running."
#44
Altama
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Altama maritime’s. They keep the dirt out, dry fast, and stay on your feet."
#45
Unbranded
4.0
(1)
"When I hiked I bought men's hiking sandals because they hold up better. Might not look cute but very comfortable."
#46
Wild Sole
4.0
(1)
"I got these and they are nice once you get used to the strap between your toe, and faffing around to get the fit right: https://www.wildsolesandals.com/shop/p/hare"
#47
Unshoe
4.0
(1)
"My recommendation for minimalist sandals is Unshoe brand - any model - as long as you get them in one or two half-sizes smaller than your shoe size"
#48
Dr. Scholl’s
4.0
(1)
"I have a very comfortable pair of hiking sandals from Dr. Scholl’s! They’ve held up well and I’ve used them on multiple trips where I was walking all day."
#49
Invisible Shoe
4.0
(1)
"The huaraches materials supplied by invisibleshoe.com come with a 5k mile warranty."
#50
Lands' End
4.0
(1)
"I got a similar pair from lands end that work great and are machine washable!"
#51
Xero Shoes
3.0
(1)
"I own some vegan sandals by xeroshoes. All their footwear is warrantied for 5000 miles."
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