Even in this era of social distancing, you can still take a walk or a hike in the great outdoors. Or in your own urban neighborhood. Whether you’re perambulating on a city street or a hilly slope, our friends in the world of fashion have given us something new this season. The luxury designer sport hiking trekking sandal. And the hybrid sneaker-sandal. If you’re ready for a walk on the wild side, have a look at the best new designer luxury sport-inspired hiking sandals for spring summer 2020. And learn how to style the hiking sandal in a way that works for you.
what is a designer luxury hiking sandal?
Serious outdoor sports types know that hiking sandals are not a new Thing. Men and women have been wearing based on their functionality for quite some time when they hit the hiking trails.
But for the fashion crowd, this new footwear fashion phenomenon is on the cusp of breaking out.
chunky designer hiking sandals for women spring summer 2020
It’s been out there for a little while. And this spring summer 2020 season, it’s everywhere. Some call it “the new ugly shoe,” the “Dad sandal,” “the sport sandal” or the “trekking sandal.” Some are also hybrid sneaker-sandals, with thick rubber soles like a basketball shoe.
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Call it what you will, how can you spot a hiking sandal? Think open toes, chunky hiking-shoe inspired cleated soles, prominent reinforced (usually mesh) straps, shiny buckles, Velcro closures. And lots of attitude.
Basically, a Teva or Birkenstock that’s been plucked from the heap and elevated – Cinderalla-like – to high fashion status.
how to style luxury hiking sandals
The key to making this trend work is understanding that its power comes from creative tension. So focus, for example, on juxtaposing the utilitarian with the opulent.
Offset a romantic, ethereal highly feminine dress or a flowing maxi skirt with a high slit with the rugged spirit of these grounded sandals. You can achieve that same effect with wide-leg trousers and a high-neck sweater. Your footwear will read casual, so everything else can be more polished.
Using that same styling direction, there are even pure white and lace designer versions of the trekking sandal that would be perfect with a wedding dress.
How to style hiking sandals, trekking sandals and hybrid sneaker-sandals this season.
Or go for a juxtaposition of structure and curve. Pair your chunky flatform sport sandals with black cropped, tailored pants and a sharp blazer.
The goal is to signal subversive femininity, insouciance, rebelliousness, and wild abandon. And what better look could there be to set us free after our enforced coronavirus captivity?
One last pressing issue on the styling front: socks or no socks? Your call, dear reader.
our picks for the best designer luxury hiking sandals this season
the hiking sandals of spring summer 2020
Those are our top picks for the best designer hiking sandals this season. What do you think? Are you in on this?
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