Last Updated: June 18, Please read and glean from my experience so that your next pair of travel sandals are the best, most practical, most fashionable, and most comfortable sandals that get you through thick and thin. Also, I received some sandals for free and paid for others.
Crocs were my go-to for many years β specifically the Cleo style , which is both fashionable and functional. Because Crocs are waterproof , they survived dodgy hostel showers and muddy walks, and the arch support meant they made it through many a long walk without causing me pain.
The style I chose combined fashion and function, and as such I could dress them up or down with relative ease. Or rather, I lived in many pairs of these shoes, for many years. Unfortunately because I wore them daily and I love to walk , I wore through a pair about every year. Even more distressing, was how unbelievably slippery Crocs were on wet surfaces. Certain types of sidewalk, stone, and any inside flooring when wet, became major hazards.
I took a few spills in these shoes, especially as the tread on the bottom started to wear. Lastly β and this is good and bad β the Cleo and other slip-on styles are uber-easy to use on a daily basis, but if you are doing any kind of trail walking or water sports , this style of Crocs will slip away entirely.
This can be solved with a different style of Croc however; I tried out two pairs: the Isabella Strappy Sandal, and the Tulum both appear to be discontinued as of March , however there are other new Crocs styles that may appeal. Scroll down for sport sandal suggestions.
