Get summer-ready with the best walking sandal I’ve ever tested, now under $50 on Amazon

If you associate sandals with something flimsy and unsupportive, I have something that will change your preconceptions.

I've been testing the Columbia Konos 2-Strap for the past few weeks and it's blown all other sandals out of the water.

Columbia has begun to dominate my guide to walking shoes and for good reason. All the Columbia shoes I've tested are high-quality, comfortable and surprisingly affordable.

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These sandals are no exception, with great support, cushioning and velcro straps.

What's more, you can now get them for under $50 on Amazon.

It can be difficult to find sandals that are suitable for both the beach and the trail.

The current listing in my walking shoe guide—the Keen Hyperport 2—will soon be replaced by the Konos 2 Strap.

The Konos is far more comfortable underfoot and more akin to a trainer than the Hyperport, which is closer to a trail shoe (rigid and protective).

You can also wear the Konos comfortably without socks (the Hyperport quickly becomes slick with foot sweat), making it a more versatile sandal in my eyes.

However, it is less advisable to wear the Konos in the water; you might want to stick to the Hyperport or try the Columbia Drainmaker.

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.