Why choose Sidas sandals and flip-flops
After a hike, trail run, ski trip, a long day in closed shoes or intense exercise, your feet need to breathe, relax and recover — to return to a more natural and comfortable environment than closed shoes. Sandals and flip-flops offer immediate comfort: breathability, lightness, easy adjustment and a feeling of freedom. For returning to camp, holidays, travelling, resting after exercise or simply everyday life, they are often the best alternative to closed shoes. Sometimes underestimated, they are nevertheless a useful piece of equipment — complementary to insoles, socks and protective gear — in a comprehensive approach to foot well-being.
The benefits of Sidas sandals and flip-flops
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Breathability and immediate comfort — Unlike closed shoes, sandals allow air to circulate around the foot, which helps to dissipate heat and moisture and reduces irritation or blisters caused by perspiration.
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Lightweight & simple — Lightweight to wear and easy to slip on and off, they are ideal for travelling, camping, relaxing after a hike, holidays, or even everyday use in summer.
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Dryness and practicality after exercise — When hiking, travelling, after skiing or after a wet outing, they dry quickly and prevent persistent moisture — a real plus for avoiding maceration, blisters or discomfort.
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Back to nature & foot recovery — For feet that are tired or compressed after exercise, sandals allow you to release tension, let your feet ‘breathe’, relax your muscles, and offer simple but effective comfort. Many hikers and travellers take them with them as rest shoes.
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Versatile use — Travel, city, holidays, beach, camping, rest after exercise... with a good design (cushioned sole, proper support), sandals can be a useful complement to technical footwear, without directly competing with them.
Who are these sandals/flip-flops designed for?
- Hikers, trekkers and travellers who, after exercise, want their feet to be comfortable, free and dry — whether at camp, in a refuge, in town or on a trip.
- Sports enthusiasts, trail runners, skiers and walkers who alternate between exercise and recovery — to give their feet a ‘rest’, allow air to circulate and relieve pressure.
- For travellers, city dwellers, holidaymakers — for getting around, everyday life, summer, holidays — a good compromise between comfort and simplicity.
- For those looking for additional equipment — not a replacement for technical footwear, but a useful tool for after exercise, recovery, and foot and shoe comfort.
Keep in mind / Proper use & limitations
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Suitable use: sandals are ideal after exercise, on flat ground or in urban areas / camps / refuges / holidays — but not for technical terrain, mountains, rocky passages, snow or slippery ground: they offer little protection or support and may lack stability.
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No pronounced support: unlike closed shoes, many sandals do not provide good arch or ankle support, which can be a problem if you wear them for long periods of time while walking a lot.
- Choose the right model for the activity: for a simple outing in town or a return from a hike, a lightweight sandal is sufficient — for prolonged outdoor use, choose a model with a comfortable sole, good support and a grippy sole.
- Don't neglect hygiene and maintenance: as with any footwear, make sure your feet stay clean, dry and well ventilated — especially after exercise, perspiration or exposure to moisture.
