Have you been looking for a shoe that really helps rugged meet fashion?

Are you a true traveler who needs comfort and form to make your fashion?

Do you love a beautiful, earthy and detailed shoe?

Well, we were also looking for all of these things and we found a great new brand for spring here at PlanetShoes.com – Off the Beaten Track or OTBT Shoes.

Off The Beaten Track was introduced in January and they are quickly making their mark. According to their marketing director, Amy Gallagher, their “…creative team has dedicated themselves to creating a travel-inspired footwear brand that really brings the ‘off the beaten track’ mentality to life.”

This is certainly true in their spring line as they’ve taken fashionable and modern shapes and combined them with durable materials and interesting textures.

The Gladiator Sandal, for example, became hugely popular last summer because of its comfort, durability and style and OTBT Footwear has created two great Gladiator sandal options that incorporate some cool and new elements.

The OTBT Beaufort comes in earthy tones and uses the Gladiator shape but has incorporated a thicker and more durable upper of leather and fabric. This is a great sandal for long walks, hikes and even out for a nice dinner.

The fabric texture enhances the style by offering an interesting contrast and the adjustable nature of the three buckles means these sandals can be customized for comfort by the wearer. The manmade bottom is designed for cushion comfort and durability on long treks.

The OTBT Natick likewise maintains the modern Gladiator styling but also brings in the hot new inspiration for spring – the tribal look.

Offered in black with leather with blockier leather contrast stiching, these sandals have a more primitive look while maintaining all the modern benefits of today’s shoe construction.

The vertical strap also subtly extended over the toe and up the leg and in this case, they have chosen Velcro enclosures for easy fitting and on and off!

The other stand out sandal from OTBT, at least to me, is the OTBT Vineyard – a tribal inspired, rough hewn thong sandal designed to look easy and offer maximum foot, heel and ankle support.

Set in dark brown leather and with a cork look to the sole, these will work with almost any casual outfit on the road or in the woods – from durable khaki cargo’s to bohemian chic summer dresses! The contrast stitching in orange also offers a fun and trendy detail that elevates these sandals to a different level.

So as you’re considering your spring footwear choices, check out this hot new brand. You won’t find it many places yet – but if you’re going on walkabout this summer, or exploring someplace cool, consider some Off The Beaten Track footwear for your trip! I for one know those Vineyard sandals are coming to join me on my summer travels.