Tried and True: 25 Sandals You Can Walk in for Miles Without a Blister
Is there anything more offensive than flat sandals that give you blisters? Well, yes, certainly. But, they undoubtedly rank up there among our biggest sartorial pet peeves. We firmly believe that flat sandals should be a respite from our pain-inducing heels, which is why we decided to seek out the most comfortable sandals on the market.
All of the styles listed below are from brands known for making high-quality, easy-on-the-foot shoes that will let your feet live their best lives during the summer. We found slides, ankle-strap sandals, square-toe sandals, and even thong sandals that your feet will thank you (or us) for.
Read on to shop the feet-friendly sandals that we stand behind—all of which will also make your summer outfits better. Win-win, right?
These waterproof sandals get rave reviews for their comfort.
Ancient Greek sandals are known for being as well made as they come.
Everlane's sporty sandals features a sleek strappy design, a cushioned insole, and an adjustable velcro closure.
"Birkenstock" and "comfort" are basically the same word at this point.
Set on molded rubber footbeds and made from luxurious supple leather, these will make walking so much more enjoyable.
Walking in Cole Haan shoes is similar to walking on clouds, thanks to the foam-cushioned footbeds.
A rubber sole makes these comfortable espadrilles even more walkable.
These cool-girl sandals are set on a flatform foam sole that’s shaped with a moulded footbed for arch support and are infused with Vibram cushioning.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Up next, six sandal trends to try this summer for under $100.
Kat Collings has over 15 years of experience in the editorial fashion space, largely in digital publishing. She currently leads the vision for editorial content at WhoWhatWear.com as the site's editor in chief, having risen through the editorial ranks after joining the company in 2012. Collings is a Digiday Future Leader Awards nominee, was named Buzzfeed's best fashion Instagram accounts of the year, and is a member of the CFDA Awards Fashion Guild. Prior to Who What Wear, Collings worked on styling projects for brands such as Vogue, Teen Vogue, Lucky, and Oliver Peoples. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in communications and calls Los Angeles home.
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