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Sport Sandals

The best sport sandals, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on August 30, 2023. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily.

user rating: 4.5 of 5 (7)
Keen Newport
$19 - $194
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Keen Solr Sandal
$110 - $129
user rating: 4 of 5 (3)
Chaco Z/1 Classic
$39 - $1,199
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Chaco Z/Volv
$49 - $89
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Teva Tirra
$20 - $175
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Chaco Z/2 Classic
$14 - $525
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Keen Zerraport II
$10 - $3,699
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Chaco Z/Cloud
$18 - $5,500
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Keen Newport Canvas
$97 - $102
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Chaco Z/Volv 2
$60 - $66
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Ecco Yucatan Sandals
$98 - $134
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Keen Clearwater CNX
$60 - $124
user rating: 4 of 5 (23)
Keen Newport H2
$17 - $310
user rating: 4 of 5 (3)
Teva Original Universal
$12 - $399
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Chaco Z/Cloud 2
$25 - $139
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Chaco Lowdown Sandal
$20 - $470
OOFOS OOahh Sport Slide Sandal
$60 - $69
OOFOS OOahh Slide Sandal
$27 - $10,999
user rating: 1.5 of 5 (3)
Keen Uneek
$45 - $275
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Xero Shoes DIY 4mm Kit Sport Sandal / Barefoot / Minimal
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Sazzi Digit
$100 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Bedrock Sandals Cairn 3D
$110 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Luna Sandals Origen 2.0
$110 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (3)
Teva Torin Sandals
$40 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Oboz Campster
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (3)
Source Classic
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
TrekSta Kisatchie
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Teva Katavi
$60 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (2)
Xero Shoes Z-Trek
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
New Balance Minimus Vibram Sandal
$75 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (2)
Xero Shoes Invisible Shoes 6mm Contact Sport Sandal / Barefoot / Minimal
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Sazzi Decimal
$80 MSRP
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Teva Omnium Leather
$90 MSRP
Bedrock Sandals Cairn Pro II
$120 MSRP
user rating: 3 of 5 (1)
Merrell Tetrex Crest Wrap
$80 MSRP
user rating: 3 of 5 (2)
Teva Terra Fi Lite
user rating: 5 of 5 (17)
Mion Ebb Tide Slide
discontinued
user rating: 5 of 5 (15)
Mion Current Sandal
discontinued
user rating: 5 of 5 (5)
Chaco ZX/2 Unaweep
$100 MSRP
discontinued
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (24)
Chaco Z/2 Unaweep
$100 MSRP
discontinued
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (6)
Teva Hurricane XLT
$50 MSRP
discontinued
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (14)
Chaco Z/1 Unaweep
$100 MSRP
discontinued
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Bedrock Sandals Cairn Pro
$110 MSRP
discontinued
user rating: 5 of 5 (4)
Teva Kenetic Circuit
discontinued
user rating: 5 of 5 (3)
Teva Grecko
discontinued
user rating: 5 of 5 (3)
Chaco Zong
$80 MSRP
discontinued
user rating: 5 of 5 (3)
The North Face El Porto Convertible Sandal
discontinued
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Chaco Z/1 Diamond Stealth
discontinued

Recent Sport Sandal Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars
Chaco Z/2 Classic

I have owned the Chaco Z/2 since the late 1990s. They are by far my favorite pair of footwear. I have narrow heels and these are the perfect solution for me. The resole and restrap service was a great experience. I wear these daily during the summer as a work shoe and as a water shoe on the weekends. I'll hike in easy terrain where the open toe won't be an issue. In the mid to late 1990s I went on a white water rafting trip and accidentally left my old water shoes behind. The only place nearby was… Full review

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Chaco Z/1 Classic

This is a review of a custom pair of Chaco Z/1 Classics I purchased a few years ago. It’s a pair of Z/1 Classics customized via Chaco’s website; still a nice sandal for walking and water stuff, super-durable, equally happy on moderate trails, in/around the water, on canoes, and at the beach. My only gripe is that the very durable straps have one place where my feet tend to develop a blister, even after a few years; I wear a small piece of tape over that spot. I’m also sprinkling in some ReChaco… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Keen Newport

Is this a design classic, yet? Comfort, protection, durability—an archetype, of summer footwear. As a long-term Teva wearer, I was looking for a summer shoe with more protection and more grip for river and beach wear. I was already well acquainted with the broad-fitting Keen last and excellent, grippy, and tough sole unit, so the Newports were an easy choice. I knew that the rubber toe protector and extensive forefoot enclosure would be an improvement on former purchases when fording rivers or… Full review

rated 3 of 5 stars
Merrell Tetrex Crest Wrap

They work well enough but are a disapointing replacement for my old Merrell All Out Blaze Sieve Sandals. Although they are sold as sandals, it would be more accurate to think of them as shoes with holes, because they are ideal for walking in water. Personally I like the style over conventional open-toe sandals because of the protection they provide, but I know some people who don't, particularly as they tend to get little rocks and things stuck in them more than the open-toe type. I bought these… Full review

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Chaco Z/Cloud

This is Chaco’s original Z-1 Classic with a softer footbed. The sole is pretty good on both trails and wet rocks; the softer, more grippy rubber shows some wear over time. Good support and comfort for a sport sandal. This is one of my go-to sandals for walking on trails and the beach as well as on canoes and around the water. I have been wearing Chaco sandals for nearly fifteen years, still have a pair of their Z/1 Classics; I picked up the Z/Clouds about three years ago as a more forgiving alternative. Full review

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Keen Zerraport II

Water shoe with great drainage and Keen’s well-known toe protection. I like Keens around boats and rocks because they keep my toes from getting mashed. This one has the added benefit of siped soles, good traction, and an open design that dries quickly. The midsole/sole is also thick enough for moderate hiking. Adjustability of straps is kind of limited. Keen‘s Zerraport II is a successor to their Zerraport, which in turn is a successor to the long-discontinued hydro guide. https://www.trailspace.com/gear/keen/hydro-guide/… Full review

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Bedrock Sandals Cairn Pro II

The Bedrock Cairn Pro II allows adventurers to equip themselves with a quality sandal that’ll stand up to nearly any condition. With adjustable features and great color options, it’s easy to appreciate the supportive and eye-catching build of this product. MSRP: $120 Weight: About 9 ounces Color: 7 options Bedrock Cairn Pro II I’ve been lucky enough to own Bedrock sandals, Chaco sandals, Shamma Sandals, and Teva sandals. Each brand has strengths and weaknesses in the outdoors. But Bedrock’s… Full review

rated 4 of 5 stars
Teva Original Universal

I bought these in the late 1990s. I moved to Texas and I wanted a breathable footwear for school and for water sports. I purchased these and I have used them in every creek and stream in and around water in Texas. I am doing the same thing in any water in Virginia.   I bought these Tevas cause I knew Texas was hot and full of streams and creeks. I wanted something I could wear in the water and around and not mind if it got wet and torn up from the use.  They are a simple shoe—a two-piece rubber… Full review

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Keen Solr Sandal

People who canoe, kayak, raft, stand up paddle board, boat, or hike in and out of the water will like Keen’s water-dedicated Solr. A gasket-style ankle, close fit, and smaller openings mean less sand/grit/stones get in, and a sole made of grippy rubber that is both textured and razor-siped maximizes traction. Plus, they are just plain comfortable for walking too, and the webbing is made from recycled plastic that dries quickly for a partially enclosed sandal. Photo above shows the top of the shoe,… Full review

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