For most of us, the past year has been spent largely indoors. Footwear rotations have been made up of slippers, sandals, or nothing at all. When we finally emerge back into the light of the real world this season, acclimatization might not come easy.

Enter — the advanced summer shoe.

It's a natural meeting point of WFH comfort and the world's continued obsession with hike-ready sneakers. Still slip-on and still laceless, they're equipped with Vibram soles, Contragrip, and beefed-up durability. These truly are the best of all worlds.