I walked 103,000 steps in Columbia’s summer-ready hiking sandals — and I have zero blisters, zero aches, and zero regrets
Tom's Guide Verdict The Columbia Konos Hiker 2-Strap Hiking Sandals are nearly perfect. They’re grippy, secure, comfortable, supportive, and the best part of all? They don’t give you blisters, unlike other hiking sandals.
- ▪Tom's Guide Verdict The Columbia Konos Hiker 2-Strap Hiking Sandals are nearly perfect.
- ▪They’re grippy, secure, comfortable, supportive, and the best part of all?
- ▪They don’t give you blisters, unlike other hiking sandals.
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| Publication time | Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:37:28 +0000 |
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Tom's Guide Verdict The Columbia Konos Hiker 2-Strap Hiking Sandals are nearly perfect. They’re grippy, secure, comfortable, supportive, and the best part of all? They don’t give you blisters, unlike other hiking sandals. Despite the somewhat annoying sole-folding issue, I’d be happy to wear these sandals every summer for the rest of my life. $52.50 at Columbia Sportswear $54.48 at Amazon $60.90 at Amazon $63 at Amazon Pros +Supremely comfortable +Doesn’t give you blisters +Can fit narrow and wide feet +Very grippy +Relatively affordable Cons -Sometimes folds over and trips you up Best picks for you The best hiking boots to buy — tested and rated for mountain trails and casual hikes The best trail running shoes in 2026 for men and women The best Skechers shoes in 2026 — top picks for…
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