You Can Wear These Travel Shoes While Swimming, Hiking, or Running

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There are no fancy folding tricks that make shoes take up less space in your luggage. That means if you're going on a trip where you'll be hiking, swimming, and walking through the city, you'll need to a pack a separate pair of footwear for each activity. Or at least, for now. Tropicfeel's forthcoming Canyon shoe aims to solve this common travel problem. Available for men and women, the shoes are designed to feel just as comfortable wading through a river as they do on dry land.

Each set of Canyons is four sneakers in one: water shoes, hiking boots, running shoes, and casual footwear. They're designed to get wet, whether you're hiking through shallow streams or swimming through the ocean, and when it's time to leave the water, they dry quickly and don't smell. The shoes are also lightweight and slip-resistant, making them great for long hikes across rough terrain. On days you don't feel like adventuring, the shoes are comfortable enough to wear as running shoes and stylish enough to use as everyday sneakers.

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In addition to being versatile, the shoes are easy to wear. Just slip them on and adjust the fit with the elastic, knotless laces. You can wear them with or without socks, counting on the breathable, mesh material to keep your feet feeling fresh and comfortable.

Tropicfeel is currently raising money on Kickstarter for the Canyon shoe, with over $681,000 already raised, far beyond its initial $36,000 goal.

Buy a pair on Kickstarter for $77. Shipping is scheduled for August 2019.