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Why the chunky hiking sandal is this summer’s fashion choice | Jess-Cartner Morley
Don’t be put off by words such as ‘walking’, ‘backpacking’ and ‘tourist’ – this is a sandal you should take seriously
Birkenstocks that look like boats, the garish rubber of flip-flops, the crazy colours of jelly shoes and Crocs: just like pop music and politics, footwear has a silly season in the summer months. If your idea of a good day out involves climbing over boulders and jumping over streams, you need a shoe that will flex as you move, and stay on your foot, so Velcro-tabbed stretchy straps are important. I’ve also been admiring Zara’s Crossed Strap Flat Sandals(£45.99) in tan leather with smart gold hardware – they’d be excellent with wide-leg trousers for summer in the office.
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