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Chaco
Z/1 Classic Sandals
Best Overall
Pros: Sturdy yet flexible, easy to wear for most outdoor activitiesCons: Next to none—practically perfect
Nick Cutri, DPT, physical therapist and founder of MOTI Physiotherapy in Los Angeles, recommends Chaco sandals because they’re supportive but have a more minimalist profile. The footbed on the Z/1 Classic is contoured to the shape of the foot, with a lift in the arch that helped it earn the seal of approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). This seal is only awarded to shoes that are actually good for your feet, according to APMA podiatrists, so you know you’re getting a solid sandal.
This pair has also joined the ranks of SELF editor favorites: “I love the Chaco Classic because they are perfect for hiking and walking,” one SELF editor says—adding she’s worn her pair over muddy trails, through waterfalls, and more. Another SELF editor loves the Z/1 Classic for dog walks in warm weather. “They’re firm, but not hard, with enough flexibility that they bend as I walk, and the straps are adjustable enough to accommodate my super narrow feet,” she says.
Available sizes: US 5 to 12 | Available widths: medium and wide | Heel-to-toe drop: 6.35 millimeters | Weight: 11 ounces | Available colors: 7 options
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Birkenstock
Arizona Soft Footbed Sandals
Runner-Up
Pros: Fit improves with wear, timeless designCons: Lacks a secure backstrap
With foam cushioning, a suede lining, and earthy colorways, a pair of Birkenstocks will last you through plenty of vacations, errands, and walks around the park. But it’s the cork footbed’s design that Paulina Piekarska, DPM, a foot and ankle specialist and surgeon at Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute St. Vincent’s Medical Center, likes the most. Arizonas mold to your feet over time, for a close fit and extra support right where you need it the most.
Just as comfy, but a little more chic, the Arizona Big Buckle is another editor go-to. “I have high arches, but I can walk all around New York City in these with no problems,” says one SELF editor. “I love that all three straps are adjustable, so my feet don’t slide around in them. Plus, the big buckles make them feel a little fancier than the traditional Arizona!”
Available sizes: EU 36 to 42 | Available widths: medium/narrow and regular/wide | Heel-to-toe drop: N/A | Weight: 10 ounces | Available colors: 4 options
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