Choose outdoor sandals that suit you, test TEVA, SUICOKE, CHACO, and LUNA

Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast or a street wearer, you must have wanted to buy a pair of outdoor amphibious sandals.

When the heroine of the movie "Wild" was walking on the PCT, her hiking shoes fell down into the valley in despair, and she only relied on a pair of sandals to support her to the next shelter; while hiking a section of mountain trail in an intermediate mountain or suburban mountain, I was sweating profusely and wanted to jump into the nearby stream but had to take off my hiking shoes for a long time. At this time, what came to my mind must be a pair of amphibious sandals. With the current outdoor trend sweeping across the street, a pair of practical and easy-to-match outdoor sandals seems to be indispensable in the summer street wear options. The light feeling on the feet is the biggest source of charm of this type of item.

So what outdoor sandals do you wear?

We don’t have outdoor sandals.

So I searched for the outdoor sandals that best suited me, and this was how I was born.

There are so many choices on the market now. What are the requirements for a pair of amphibious sandals?

We won’t discuss comfort. You must know whether it is comfortable or not. But as far as grip is concerned, we have to pay attention to the horizontal, vertical and diagonal grip in different directions according to needs. After all, we are walking on the street. The dynamic directions required for hiking on trails or wading along mountains and rivers are different. He stepped lightly on the stone steps and turned to demonstrate.

Anti-slip and traction are actually two different things. Grip refers to the performance in dry conditions, while anti-slip refers to the state when there is foreign matter on the sole or when wading in water. One is related to the nicks on the sole. One is related to material.

When wading in the water, I also care about whether it matches well. After all, today’s outdoor items have become practical accessories for street wear. In terms of matching, there should be more flexible options. .

So for these indicators, we have prepared different items from four brands: Teva, Suicoke, Chaco, and Luna Sandals. Starting from comfort, grip, anti-slip, matching and other items, we have made them each The most perfect performance is performed among the mountains, forests and waterfalls.

Teva Terra Float 2 Universal

Teva is an outdoor leisure brand from the United States. It was founded in 1983 by Mark Thatcher, a rubber boat guide on the Colorado River. At that time, he saw that tourists were always wearing heavy clothing. When hiking boots went to the river, my colleagues’ slippers often drifted away with the river. Therefore, straps were sewn onto the flip-flops to fix them, creating the world’s first pair of outdoor sandals. Their origins are so romantic and casual that they are completely consistent. The tone of outdoor items.

Mountain climbers are the most experienced. After walking all day on the mountain, the moment they arrive at the camp, what they want to do most is to take off their heavy boots, gently massage their feet, and release the pressure on their feet. . Teva Terra Float 2 Universal is a sandal that is very suitable for taking on the mountain. It is lightweight and will not cause too much burden when hung on a backpack. Although it is still considered a luxury in terms of lightweight equipment, if you have ever carried heavy loads up a mountain for a long distance, I believe you will agree that carrying sandals is a worthwhile investment.

Like other new Teva products, Terra Float 2 Universal uses Teva Float-Lite’s exclusive patented lightweight technology shock-absorbing sole, which is lightweight and highly durable, with a lot of emphasis on pleasant foot feel. The sole is very soft, as if you release the lightness of the backpack when you arrive at the camp. The sole of the foot is gently carried and released. It is suitable for mountaineering and long-distance hiking.

Terra Float 2 Universal is indeed the most comfortable pair for walking for a long time.

But when I got to the stream, I actually wore Teva to go into the water, and then climbed up rocks and went down the mountain. I lost a sense of solidity in terms of anti-slip and traction. Since it focuses on outdoor leisure rather than professional wading shoes, , you need to be cautious at all times when walking. However, according to fans who have worn earlier models, the newly upgraded Durabrasion rubber outsole is better than before in terms of traction.

In terms of appearance, casual and versatile is its biggest feature, and it is not a difficult item to master when wearing it on the street. A slightly oversized retro sweatshirt, paired with amphibious casual pants, and Terra Float 2 Universal in the colors of military green and orange, can easily balance the dual attitudes of a casual and sporty man.

Overall, the Teva Terra Float 2 Universal is perfectly suitable as a piece of equipment for mountaineering or long-distance hiking. In addition to being worn for rest at the camp, it can also come in handy for occasionally stepping on the water. In daily life, the matching is quite easy to control, and it is a useful entry-level outdoor casual sandal.

SUICOKE DEPA plaid

The Japanese brand SUICOKE was founded in 2006. In 2012, the design team began to develop various functional sandals, with novel and artistic designs. The craftsmanship has gradually become more and more widely known, and there have been different co-brandings, attracting a lot of attention in the fashion industry.

Taking the SUICOKE DEPA tested this time as an example, the sole uses VIBRAM gold outsole, which is common in mountaineering shoes. However, it is worth noting that we found that the sole engraving is a relatively monotonous single horizontal direction. In terms of grip, one can't help but wonder whether it is only for a single direction forward.

Actually walking in the valley stream, in the water and on the moss and stones, the anti-slip properties of SUICOKE make people feel the solidity of the gold outsole, and it feels very safe to move forward, but because it is not the main focus, In terms of outdoor sports functionality, there is no deep ink on the carvings of the soles, and the performance of the bevel and lateral movement capabilities is not so solid. In terms of comfort, the upper is not so soft, and your feet are not well protected after walking for a long time.

Of course, we believe that these shoes are absolutely reassuring enough to walk on the streets on rainy days. In terms of appearance, the bold use of plaid and color-hopping design makes the matching with fashion quite exciting. with excitement.

For this season’s shoes, the SUICOKE design team went to the nature of Costa Rica and used green grass as the background to set off the design and rich color matching of the shoes. This is why this plaid series is matched in the outdoor mountains and forests. rapport.

The avant-garde style is full of Japanese style. The three-dimensional shape of the nylon webbing on the upper makes the simple shoe body more neat and solid. It can indeed show its uniqueness when worn. It is a trendy outfit. Sandals of choice for people.

Chaco MEGA Z/Off-road Double Webbing Series

Define Chaco in one sentence, probably, it is an amphibious sports sandal that achieves the ultimate balance between appearance and function.

Extremely comfortable balance.

In 1989, Chaco’s first pair of sandals with straps that completely penetrated the soles came out. They were not only the first pair of sandals with non-devil felt design in the world, but also the only pair of sandals in the world certified by the American Podiatric Medical Association. . Mainly designed for outdoor players, Chaco is ergonomically designed to provide maximum support for the arch of the foot and reduce the damage to the feet caused by carrying the body.

During the process of wearing it for walking, we were surprised by the cushioning effect of Chaco when going downhill on the way back. The soles of the feet have an extra layer of cushioning protection when they hit the ground, which is similar to the air cushion of sports shoes.

The through-type strap is formed in one piece, tightly wrapping around the shoe body and surrounding the instep.

The standard webbing is very comfortable to wear. Some people may not be used to the feeling of the thumb being wrapped with the toe webbing. However, in terms of the fit of the sandals, the additional thumb wrapping reduces the friction between the upper and the shoe. The gap in the front half of the foot can prevent the upper from catching foreign objects and causing it to fall when crawling up and down. It is sometimes necessary for outdoor use, and the double webbing adds a sense of layering visually. This design is also in line with Taiwan The Japanese outdoor styles favored by women echo each other.

Each Chaco shoe is available in standard webbing styles and clip-on webbing styles, making it easy for everyone to choose according to their needs.

It can be used freely in outdoor travel, and can be worn in informal workplaces without looking out of place; it has a variety of combinations and is suitable for both movement and quiet, and has many highlights.

But when wading in water, the admirable thick outsole is a big trouble. It has greater resistance when moving forward in the water, making it difficult to move forward. The anti-slip properties are not as reassuring as the gold outsole, but the drainage engravings on the bottom are very stable in terms of grip.

The quick-drying properties of the webbing are really good. It was almost dry when we walked down the mountain. The soles and PU footbeds also have antibacterial and odor-suppressing processing. The overall material dries faster than Teva.

In the idea of ??the golden mean, balance pays attention to the relationship between man and nature. It is the most ideal state to achieve the harmonious state of harmony between man and nature, and balance seems to have become a part of modern people's efforts in life. Big goals.

Achieving an almost perfect balance in every indicator is the charm of Chaco.

The most low-key, but also the most solid, just like its proud outsole, it carries everything you step outdoors.

Luna Oso Flaco/Mono Gordo Series

If you love wearing sandals and wear them almost every day, and you only want to buy one sports sandal in your life, this is definitely it. Luna.

In the best-selling novel "Born to Run", in 2006, a 50-mile cross-country marathon was held in Copper Canyon, Mexico. The local indigenous Tarauma tribe seemed to be born to run marathons. It is common to run for five or six hours while wearing only a pair of flat sandals.

One of the characters in the novel, Barefoot Ted, the founder of Luna Sandals, also participated in this elite race and received a pair of sandals made by the legendary runner Manuel Luna. Leather Sandals Competition.

After being inspired by this straw sandal run, Barefoot Ted began to research sandals, and competed again the following year wearing his own sandals, and the Luna sandals brand was born.

Emphasizing the natural feel of bare feet, the soles are light and thin and fit the ground.

To be honest, in the first few days of adaptation, the discomfort of the sole of the foot directly hitting the ground will cause pain in the calf. However, after wearing it for a long time, the shoe bed will automatically remember the shape of the foot and become more and more suitable. As your body gradually gets used to the strength of bare feet, it will create a pair of the strongest weapons that belong only to you and can definitely accompany you on the mountain and into the sea.

In the wild, after tying two reinforced straps, you can move more freely and smoothly. Traveling through waterfalls and rivers, the Vibram gold outsole and unique traction engravings make Luna's grip and slip resistance amazing. In the waterfall, I tried to wear them to climb the nearly 90-degree waterfall stone surface, and the stability was as if there were shoe spikes stuck on the ground; during the process of wading, of course, they are sandals after all, lacking the absolute support of mountaineering shoes, but they are very stable on the uneven river bed. On the surface, it is quite reassuring, and the performance is even better than bare feet.

However, I would like to remind everyone that no matter how strong the outsole is when it comes into contact with moss and rocks, there is no such thing as absolute safety. You still need to be careful when outdoors.

The Oso Flaco and Mono Gordo series I tried this time have the same appearance. They are both outdoor styles and are suitable for wearing in the wild.

In terms of soles, Mono Gordo is a lighter style; Oso Flaco is a shoe with stronger grip and better elasticity, suitable for outdoor activities that like to feel close to bare feet.

The outsoles of these two series can be subdivided into thick and thin models. Thick soles provide enhanced protection, while thin soles have high flexibility. You can choose according to personal preference.

Whether climbing waterfalls, walking in water, or pedaling down mountains, the foot feels very solid and is extremely flexible in movement.

Luna is made of less fabric and has better ventilation. A single shoe weighs 255 grams, which is light and easy to carry. It is a good choice for outdoor players who value lightweight and functionality first.

At the beginning of the 19th century, Romanticism advocated a return to nature, representing wildness and unruliness. In the name of nature, they pursue all freedom, power, love and wildness. Some people say that Romanticism is neither about taking random materials nor emphasizing complete accuracy, but it is located at the midpoint between the two: going with the feeling.

Luna is arguably the perfect portrait of the outdoor romantic.

Lightweight and stable, it allows you to walk in the mountains and forests at will, while accurately controlling every step.

Longing for the most unrestrained feeling of freedom in nature, it can meet all your expectations, just wear it and go with your feeling.

We would not describe him as comfortable, but he is definitely a comrade who can make you feel the most comfortable in the mountains and forests.

Every pair of Luna is handmade in Seattle, USA, and a lot of ingenuity is added to the outer box design.

Before I put them on, the process of unboxing them was a surprising experience, and it was also the pair of shoes that won my heart the most this time.

There is no best equipment, only the equipment that suits you best.

Each type of shoe has its own advantages and is suitable for different demand groups.

Teva Terra Float 2 is a simple and easy-to-use entry-level choice suitable for mountaineering replacement; SUICOKE DEPA is the best equipment for walking on the streets in rainy days; Chaco off-road webbing series pays attention to sports, health, and all aspects The perfect balance; and Luna, it is very suitable for players who want lightweight, off-road sports orientation and love to wear sandals.

The test indicators of each shoe are also relative indicators after comparing the four sandals, not absolute.

Keen woven shoes, no Luna traction, no SUICOKE moisture, no Teva covering, and no Chaco ergonomics, but is it a good piece of equipment?

The quality of a piece of equipment all depends on how you play with it, use it, and feel the charm it creates with nature.

The numerical chart based on our actual test experience is for your reference.