Summer Sandals for Him & Her

With the summer solstice last week, Summer has finally arrived. It is the perfect time for enjoying the great outdoors; to get out there and enjoy that glorious sunshine while we can! Picnics in the park, hiking, walking, glamping, stargazing or simply lazing on the beach - there are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors. And to keep your summer aesthetics on the mark, swap those shoes/boots for a pair of comfortable and stylish sandals.

We picked our summer sandals from Outdoor Supply (an Etrias Store), a webshop that has a wide range of products (clothing, footwear and other outdoor supplies) from a number of top brands. With so many brands and so much choice, it took us some time to zero down on our picks. In the end, our choice of brand was Columbia who are well-known for their sportswear and hiking & walking shoes among other outdoor products. Outdoor Supply had an impressive range of Columbia footwear on their site with models for all the family.

For him: Columbia Techsun Sandals

Bhavin chose the Techsun sandals. It features a contoured 2-strap adjustable design and supportive Techlite™ cushioning for all-day comfort. It is a very lightweight model that is a great fit, comfortable to wear and perfect for nature walks as well as for urban adventures. The sandals have the Columbia Omni-Grip™ technology which ensures that the grip is good on wet and dry surfaces alike. Overall a good pair of sandals, that look like they will last long.

For her: Columbia Sunlight Vent II Sandals

I picked the Sunlight Vent II model that has a hook-and-loop closure system and ports in the midsole facilitate airflow and water drainage. Again it is a well-designed sandal with Techlite™ cushioning midsole and Columbia's Omni-Grip™ technology. The style is feminine, the fit perfect and the sandals are comfortable to wear. I find that I can team these with any outfit. They are ideal for long walks and sightseeing and everything else in between. For me, these sandals score well both in terms of style and comfort.

The Columbia Techsun Sandals are priced at £49.95 while the Sunlight Vent II Sandals are £45.95 and both can be ordered online from www.outdoorsupply.co.uk. Outdoor Supply offer a one year warranty on all the products that they sell. And for orders over £50, your parcel will be sent free of charge within the UK.

Thank you to Outdoor Supply for sending us these Columbia sandals to review. All opinions, as always, remain our own.