Speedo Katahama Sandals

A new way to wear your 'flips?

Product

Speedo Katahama sandals

Promise

It’s not a flip flop – it’s a scientific experiment into perfect open footwear

Performance

These Speedo Katahamas come in colours that really announce your presence. Underneath the lurid palette, however, is some smart thinking. Flexible, thanks to a design that incorporates segments to make the whole, with cushioning pads that keep your feet comfy, even the thong straps are a softer grade of rubber than most sandals, meaning you can wear them for longer without them rubbing. A nice addition and one that really works well is the mesh that sits inside the drainage holes: it lets water through, but not silt or sand. That means you can wade through surf and rivers without the water pressure pushing your footwear off, and without ending up with a load of grit in your soles.

Verdict

These punch their weight, and you’d expect nothing less from a brand like Speedo. Katahamas are part of their BioFuse range that combines great design with new materials to create top performance accessories.