![]() Then there is the adjustable over strap that hugs the foot without putting it in a stranglehold, so your feet can breathe in the heat. First up the classic Addidas styling, with logo standing out loud and proud for those who like their upfront branding. Aptly named, these are popular sports slides and it is easy to see why. If you like the outdoors, check out our guide to the best hiking shoes.Ĭombine sports style street cred, a foot-massage (yes, really) comfy ride and a less than $25, and you’re onto a winner with the Adissage from Adidas. For a relaxed day out and about in the summer heat, the Crocs slide sandal will really step up, just don’t expect to be branded a total fashionista. The over strap is wide and deep but again has a natural curve so it won’t dig into the top of your foot. The outsole is nice and deep, with a form fit curve to the inner, so that the slide cradles your feet while absorbing the lumps and bumps of the ground. So, how do they actually perform? You can’t fault the comfort level of these pool slides, as they use Croc’s effective Croslite foam cushion that features across their whole footwear range, so that’s super-comfy in our book. In an urban setting they could look a little dad-like but hey, don’t listen to us, that just may be your fashion thing. Even though they are a rubber slide, there is no mistaking the ‘Croc-look’ – curved outsole and a substantial upper, making these straightforward slide sandals perfect for the beach or pool. I ended up wearing these shoes out, and the strap dried by the time I got home (about 30 minutes), but if you were packing these up immediately after use, they might require a shoe bag to keep other things dry.Love them or not, Crocs know how to make super comfortable footwear and these chunky slides certainly don’t disappoint. The Velcro strap is easier to adjust for a better fit, but this is also where my main issue with the shoe came in: the top of the strap is a recycled polyester and doesn’t dry as quickly as EVA or rubber. ![]() What did stick out to me was the shoes’ pebbled footbed, which feels more grippy and thus more secure in the shower than the Birkenstocks’ smooth footbed. The Sugar Sliders have a thicker sole but are still lightweight and easy to walk in. These are made with Allbirds’ proprietary SweetFoam®, a sugarcane-based EVA material (rather than a plastic-based EVA), and they feel similar to Birkenstock Arizonas in terms of plushness. Neither Eddy or Lwany wear the shoes in showers however, so I tested them to see how they’d fare at my gym. Size range: 5 to 16 | Material: Proprietary SweetFoam®, made with sugarcane-based green EVA and recycled polyester | Design details: Open toe with one adjustable Velcro strap | Price: $$Īllbirds Sugar Sliders were brought up by two of our experts - shoe brand Either/Or co-owner Emily Eddy and petite newsletter writer Lwany - for their sustainable materials and cushion-y feel. I frequently wear mine out to picnics, on beach days, and on warm-weather walks around the city. Another selling point for the Arizonas is that they double as casual footwear - justifying the slightly higher price point. “When I used them in London during a shower in the arrivals lounge, I just wiped them dry with the towel once I was done and they were good to go back in my backpack.” When I tested them at my gym’s shower, they dried by the time I was dressed and ready to pack them up. Frankie’s on the Park founder Lisa Burik packs pairs for her daughters, who go to sleepaway camp, because they’re “great for the rustic walk from cabin to shower house and hold their own in the showers.” Burik, who’s had a pair herself for at least three years now, adds that they “dry in no time, especially if left in the sun for a moment.” This makes them especially “easy to toss in my bag,” says Summer Hull, travel blogger and director of travel content at the Points Guy. Size range: W 4 to 12.5, M 6 to 13.5 with narrow and wide options | Material: EVA | Design details: Open-toe with two adjustable straps | Price: $$īirkenstock’s waterproof version of their classic Arizona shoe came up the most among our experts.
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