I googled these and found nothing. Can you provide a link?

I've long wished for very lightweight cheap sandals that were not in "flip-flop" design, which I personally much dislike.

. I don't like any of the models that are commonly recommended.

I've had two pairs of the cheapest "Columbia" brand sandals. I like them somewhat.

I've used them recently on fairly long trail approach to two days of off-trail hiking that more or less required nasty mountain boots (later ditched) , as a successful means ??? of sparing my feet from potential blisters.

I've also used them extensively for in-camp wear, and for wading in streams while fly fishing and as all-important alternative to rock-climbing shoes.

I think at $30 a pair, the Columbia brand are too expensive and also too heavy.

A decent or much superior pair of sandals usable for hiking, really cheap and light, are well within range of possibility, but haven't found any.