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Unless otherwise specified, all sizes listed in this post are in women's.
1. Reviewer-loved flatforms that are *so* comfortable and cute, people just keep returning to buy more colors. Luckily, there are 23 to choose from, so they won't soon run out.
Promising review: "I have been looking for some new spring/summer sandals and I just received these and they are so incredibly comfortable and super cute! I think I will order them in more colors. The width is perfect on me. I tend to have a wider foot, but not that wide and found they fit true to size. The color is fabulous too! I ordered gray." —Magical Everyday
Get them from Amazon for $34.55+ (available in sizes 5.5–11 and in 23 colors/prints).
2. Platform gladiator Dr. Martens with the brand's signature air-cushioned sole so you can stomp down city streets without having your arches punished by unforgiving cement.
Promising review: "It runs a half-size big but I think all Dr. Martens do for the most part. Love this shoe. I get so many compliments. I have wide feet and I work on my feet all day and I can wear these for a full day." —Stefanie F.
Get them from Dr. Martens for $140 or Amazon for $113.99+ (available in sizes 5–11).
3. Square-toe slides with big ol' faux suede bows certain to be the pièce de résistance in any outfit formula you've been cooking up.
Promising review: "I love them, they're so cute, comfortable, great quality, lightweight, wide enough for any feet type, and seem durable. True fit based on the CM feet measurements. They're more comfortable than branded slippers tbh. Will buy other colors soon! 👏🏼" —FRH
Get them from Amazon for $41.98+ (available in sizes 5–11 and in six colors).
4. Birkenstocks Arizona sandals so good, that they've gone practically unchanged since they first started popping up on people's feet in 1973.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Ciera Velarde says, "I am a hugeeee fan of Birkenstock, and this is my second pair I've owned. My first pair were basic black, and they still look good after about eight years of wear. I bought these was because I loved how the gold straps looked, and two years after buying them, they are without a doubt my most-worn shoe!! That's me on the left on my honeymoon — I wore them all throughout Italy, whether we were on the beach, on a boat tour, or walking around cities for miles on end. I love wearing them with dresses because the gold really *pops* and you end up feeling so comfortable, unlike when I wear less supportive sandals or heels. To make these last even longer, don't forget to use their shoe care kit to protect the cork and make the shoe waterproof!"
Get them from Amazon for $89.95+ (available in sizes 4–15.5 and in 20 colors/styles) or Birkenstock for $110+ (available in sizes 4–17.5 and 275 colors/styles).
5. Braided crossover sandals you can slip on and go if you already spent an embarassing amount of time ripping through your closet looking for something to wear. (:::cries::: thinking about how you'll have to put everything away when you get home.)
Promising review: "I ordered these to replace a different pair of sandals that I broke. They’re sooo cute and really comfy! The braided area doesn’t irritate my foot at all. Totally worth it!" —Alexandra T.
Get them from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in sizes 6–11 and in 30 color/style combinations).
6. Horsebit heels that look a whole lot more expensive than they are!!! Be honest... if you saw these on a friend would you ever guess they were only $40?!
Promising review: "I was skeptical, but the reviews are a great help. I purchased them in white. Fantastic! I have a slightly wide foot with help of some bunions. They are a little wide on my foot, but my foot swells in the summer. I appreciate the space. It has a padded foot bed, and I inspected both shoes closely since Amazon can be hit or miss. I fully recommend these. They are sturdy, not flimsy, and my foot feels secure walking in them. I got my usual size 9 for high heels. Heel is the perfect height, very walkable. Not meant for walking long distances, but to add to an outfit, standing, and walking for shorter periods of time. I think these shoes are a great investment!" —hlh0904
Get them from Amazon for $41.14+ (available in sizes 5–11 and in 10 colors).
7. Platform periwinkle slides with a sporty silhouette that make me want to throw on my brightest terry cloth set and hang out by a resort pool somewhere exotic.
Get them from our Goodful shop for $189 (currently available in sizes 7–11).
8. A pair of lug-sole sandals if you're all about fashion but also after an option with traction because your BFF's idea of a day out includes something called a "nature walk"?
Promising review: "Switched out of my uncomfortable wedding heels for my reception but needed something tall enough for my wedding gown. They were perfect for this and even looked cute enough to wear when I changed dresses for my first dance. Even comfy enough to do our first dance in!! I’m excited to wear these all summer." —Hannah H
Get them from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in sizes 5.5–11 and in 16 colors).
9. Fisherman-style woven sandals handmade in Athens with vegetable-tanned Italian full grain leather that will stand the test of time so you can wear them summer after summer after summer.
Get them from our Goodful shop for $165 (available in sizes 5–11.5 and in two colors).
10. A pair of '90s-inspired chunky wedge sandals that'll have you firing up a throwback playlist of Hootie & the Blowfish, Spice Girls, and Smash Mouth.
Promising review: "Look nice, lightweight, true to size, and the band is nice and tight so I don’t feel like my foot is going to slip out or off to the side. I have very narrow feet and usually can only buy shoes with adjustable bands/ buckles but these are great! I bought the tan but will definitely be buying the black soon too!" —Mads
Get them from Amazon for $49.99 (available in sizes 5–11 and in six colors).
11. Ethically handcrafted fisherman Sandals with a cork platform, springy outsole, and breathable sheep leather lining if your plans call for looking cute and walking a whole dang lot.
12. Simple leather slides if you're the type of person who gets incredibly impatient when piecing together an outfit. Idk your style or what you usually wear, but throw these on when there's T-minus 60 seconds till it's time to walk out the door!
They come from designer/small biz-owner Christina Christi who handcrafts all of her jewelry, bags, and sandals in Athens, Greece.
Promising review: "Love these sandals, good fit, beautifully made, and they arrived so quickly. I would definitely buy from Christina again." —karengazz
Get them from Christina Christi on Etsy for $83.29 (originally $104.12+; available in sizes 5–10.5 and in two colors).
13. Nisolo clogs outfitted with shock-absorbing cushioned insoles so plush, you won't feel like you're walking on literal wooden blocks.
Get them from Nisolo for $85+ (originally $170+; available in sizes 5–11 and in five colors/styles).
Note this style is final sale.
14. Colorful huaraches with embroidered flowers and a closed-toe design if your monthly pedicure has fallen off the cal lately.
Macarena Collection is a Buena Park, California–based small biz with all sorts of leather sandals, embroidered Huipil shirts, and home goods.
Promising review: "I LOVE these shoes! I was greeted by the smell of sweet leather. I immediately put them on and couldn’t believe how cute they were in person! I’m normally a size 6.5 and have a wider foot across the toes. I ordered the size 6 and they fit perfectly. I wore them all day and no issues, no blisters, no 'new shoe' uncomfortableness. I would highly recommend!" —Memphis Market Co. David and Grace
Get them from Macarena Collection on Etsy for $48.72 (originally $60.90; available in sizes 5–10).
15. Or handmade braided huaraches if you're prone to toe sweats and are looking for maximum breeze-age.
Artesanías Camila is a Carthage, Texas–based small biz from Blanca Olivera. All of their Mexican-inspired huaraches, bags, hats, and apparel are handmade.
Promising review: "These are not just gorgeous shoes — they are comfortable and supportive. I have trouble finding shoes that fit properly (I have a high arch) but these fit great! No blisters or scrapes, plus as soon as they arrived, I could walk over a mile without having to break them in. I get so many compliments on them, too! I highly recommend." —emnkugler
Get them from Artesanías Camila on Etsy for $43.20 (originally $54; available in sizes 5–10 and in three colors).
16. Jelly slides that'll take my middle-of-the-pack millennials straightttttt back to the '90s when times were simpler and pre-teens wore nothing but these babies and Aeropostale monkey shirts.
17. Strappy Sorel sandals with a sporty zigzag sole and "foot-to-floor foam" that ensures ultimate comfort all day long.
Promising review: "These shoes are perfect! I was looking for a summer sandal that I could walk in/dance in while also being comfortable. I have flat feet and weak ankles so it was a gamble, but these are so cute and comfy. I will definitely check out their other shoes. I see that other people pointed this out, and it's important to note, the ankle strap Velcro is pretty loose so you may need to readjust a few times, but it's not inconvenient enough to return." —Flatfooted
Get them from Sorel for $101.95+ (originally $135; available in sizes 5–12 and in eight colors) or from Amazon for $101.25+ (available in sizes 5–12 and in eight colors).
18. Lace-up, ankle wrap sandals if your day-to-day style could be mistaken for a Megara cosplay.
Greek Chic Handmades is an Athens, Greece–based small biz from Eleftheria Tyraki. Almost all of their designs can be customized, so if your sandal of choice doesn't come in the exact color you were hoping for — just reach out and ask if it's possible!
Promising review: "They’re exactly as pictured. The laces are not stretchy so you’ll have to flex your legs while tying them or else they’ll be too tight. This means they stay up on my leg perfectly though. I’ll definitely order more sandals from this vendor." —Abs Inthe
Get them from Greek Chic Handmades on Etsy for $79.59+ (originally $99.49+; available in sizes 4–14 and in five colors).
19. A pair of braided chunky sandals with an itty bitty block heel if you're all about being trendy but you'd prefer to not break an ankle with heels so high you end up walking like a newborn giraffe.
Promising review: "I am not one for wearing any form of a heel for very long as they hurt my feet very badly. But these were super comfortable to wear for hours at a time. I wore them to a wedding and they were comfy and went with all my dress options!" —Allison McCracken
Get them from Amazon for $44.98 (available in sizes 5–11 and in 11 colors).
20. Studded Steve Madden gladiators if you're the type of person who believes one can *never* over-accessorize. And just to prove it, you'll pair these with an anklet, too. 💁🏼♀️
Promising review: "LOVE these sandals! So comfortable and stylish. I adore the Valentino Rockstud line and these sandals offer a similar look for 1/10 of the price. I found them true to size (same as my other open-toe sandals) and comfortable right out of the box. I would note that the ankle straps may be small on some people. I have a petite ankle and I’m using the middle hole to fasten the strap. They are also a bit slippery, but you can add non slip pads to the bottom. But seriously, they're so cute I may buy another pair!" —TJ
Get them from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in sizes 5.5–11 and in 19 colors).
21. Handmade strappy sandals designed with no buckles, ties, or zippers to rub your feet the wrong way. Instead, they have genuine leather straps that will give to the shape of your foot over time.
Greek Goddess Sandals is an Athens, Greece–based small biz that specializes in handmade shoes and bags. Their naturally tanned leather develops a unique patina as it ages so your piece won't look like anyone else's.
Promising review: "I LOVE my Athena sandals!!! They are so cute and so comfortable (once you break them in). I have gotten so many compliments and several people have asked where I got them. I just ordered another pair in white, along with two other styles. Thank you for making such a fantastic sandal!!" —Jeffrey Atwell
Get them from Greek Goddess Sandals on Etsy for $62.01 (originally $77.51; available in sizes 35 EU–43 EU and in six colors).
22. And vegan leather flip-flops with a foam-cushioned footbed so it doesn't feel like your feet are directly slapping the pavement every step you take.
Very Lovely Soles is a Black woman-owned small shoe biz from Vanessa L. Seide. Her designs are sold online and in select boutiques in Westchester County, NY.
Get them from Very Lovely Soles for $40 (available in sizes 6–10 and eight colors).
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.