Asics May Have Dropped the Best Affordable Hiking Sneaker Sandal Hybrid of the Summer

The only thing more surprising than this exceptional dadcore outdoor footwear is how low-priced it is.

Asics Gel-Filimy Hiking Sandals heel closeup

Published May 29, 2025

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Gorpcore is dead. Long live dadcore! Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an overreach. It might be more accurate to say that the two trends have finally fully collided in Asics’ new Gel-Filimy hiking sandal.

Whether you love or loathe its rather … distinguished looks, the fact remains that this might be the best affordable outdoor footwear of the summer.

The Gel-Filimy’s chunky, grippy outsole and breathable mesh upper are perfect for warm-weather adventures.

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Gellin’ like Magellan

First and foremost, the Gel-Filimy is an adventure shoe, despite some outlets trying to sell it as a fashion item. Need proof? Just look at how it’s built.

The outsole is unmistakably hiking-friendly, equipped with deep, grippy treads ideal for all-terrain trekking. Even the styling on the sides, which is made to look topographical, screams, “Wear these at the campsite!”

That extends to the closure system. Instead of going with classic laces, these feature an adjustable “belt-like” system made for security, durability and adjustability.

Finish that off with a breathable mesh upper that harkens to the water socks of millennial childhood, and you’ve got yourself a grown-up, dad-friendly take on the classic hiking sandal.

Asics Gel-Filimy Hiking Sandals top-down — This hiking sandal is available in all-black or gray colorways.

We ready to rock and roll?

The most impressive factor about these hiking sandals might actually be their relative affordability. In a world where everything seems increasingly expensive — hiking footwear can run for hundreds of dollars these days — these are incredibly approachable.

The Gel-Filimy’s will only run you $95, which is a drop in the bucket compared to many others. And yes, that’s the post-tariff price.

It would be easy to excuse these as cheap, given the low price. However, I invite you to take a look at the detailing and perhaps reconsider.

The closure straps are durable nylon, the toe caps and heel pull tabs are reinforced and the vamp and collar are neoprene (perfect for summer beach-going adventures). Yeah, these might not be top-of-the-line, but they offer plenty of bang for your buck.