The rubber lug sole has all the grip you'd expect from a pair of Sorel performance shoes. It'll come in handy during summer adventures when navigating uneven terrain like rocky shorelines.

11. Ultimate Combo: Elevate your sandal lineup with a platform Timberland design. The lug sole is eye-catching and fun, but the breathable OrthoLite footbed is the main selling point, locking out ...

this lug-sole platform sandal is my personal fave. A much more affordable alternative to the Prada Monolith sandal, the Megan is chunky but walkable and made with Melissa's proprietary fruit ...

“First produced in 1997, the Possession sandal is one of the Brazilian brand Melissa’s signature styles. A fisherman sandal-jelly shoe hybrid, it also comes in children’s sizes and is made from ...

(In closed-toe fisherman sandals, no one can hear your overdue pedicure scream.) And I love that they come in both flat and lug sole styles, so you can choose just how close to the pavement is comfy ...

The shoes have a 2-inch lug sole, which is perfect for styling with long, breezy sundresses. In spite of their extra height, the sandals offer the same ease as their Vionic counterparts ...

From menswear-inspired penny loafers to chunky lug-sole loafers, I love 'em all—but since I value comfort above all else, I have zero patience for shoes that require a breaking-in period.