Make the most of the last few hours of Cyber Monday with this 25% off deal on my favorite sports sandals

Fitness writer Lou Mudge models a pair of Keen Hyperport 2 sandals on a gravel path. Behind her we see a shrub and grass.

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published 2 December 2024

If you want a pair of shoes to take on a sunny adventuring vacation, these sandals from Keen are some of my favorites. I tested these over the summer and they earned a place in my guide to the best walking shoes thanks to their durability, toggle fastening, and breathable design.

They're currently reduced by 25% in the Cyber Monday sales but hurry, they won't be discounted for long! Cyber Monday ends at midnight and many sale items will go back to their full price.

When I tested these shoes, I tried them out on a variety of different terrains. They're tough and protective, despite being sandals, and the rubber outer comes up to cover the toes, heels and sides of the feet, so you don't need to worry about hurting yourself on a rock.

They were a little uncomfortable for me without socks and got slick on the inside (sweat and suncream are a bad combo), so I recommend a thin layer between you and the sandal. They are suitable for use as water shoes and I took them for a paddle in a stream (after removing my socks) and was surprised at how quickly they dried off again.

They have a surprising amount of cushioning underfoot for a sandal too: not quite the same level as a road running shoe, but comparable to some of the trail shoes I've tried. They're also very flexible, meaning you can use them to clamber over rocks or tackle steep slopes.

Lou Mudge is a Health Writer at Future Plc, working across Fit&Well and Coach. She previously worked for Live Science, and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody.

Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health.