Sandal Recommendations reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 281 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Sandal Recommendations brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ehlersdanlos, r/SuperMorbidlyObese, r/BarefootRunning, r/butchlesbians, r/BuyItForLife. Top-rated brands include Teva (4.6/5), Birkenstock (4.8/5), Chacos (4.9/5).
Stats
Reviews281
Subreddits32
Posts46
Brands70
Products41
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#1
Teva
4.6
(45)
"They form to your foot and it feels like you're almost barefoot."
"I just got these two pairs of snake Tevas and love them!"
"Birkenstocks and Tevas, can't go wrong with either."
"The spongey based tevas are the most comfortable things I’ve ever worn."
"I love my Tevas. They often use Vibram soles and can't go wrong."
"Tevas. I have two of the flatform style sandals and they're incredibly comfortable, durable, and supportive."
"Teva brand is what works for me. I wear them all of the time!"
"My sister and I swear by Teva sandals. They definitely have a hiking / outdoor vibe."
"Tevas are great!"
"We love them too."
#2
Birkenstock
4.8
(41)
"Birks!! Love them"
"Eva from Birkenstock, might appear expensive at first but they last many years so u won’t buy a new pair every year. Most importantly they are waterproof (:"
"Birkenstocks are my daily uniform!"
"2nd the EVA Birkenstock. They don’t look like they’re comfy, but they are."
"Try the EVA Birkenstock. It's cushiony, flexible, and super comfy."
"Birkenstocks and Tevas, can't go wrong with either."
"Birkenstocks, Naot's, Clarke's... they all have great sandals."
"Love my Birks. Also bought some Teva sandals recently."
"I also suggest birks. But get the original sole for the support and the nubuck leather for the hold."
"Brand name Birkenstocks, the leather and cork sandals. None of the knockoffs or the foam material ones."
#3
Chacos
4.9
(14)
"They're still one of the absolute best sandals for hiking."
"They have thick bottoms, flexible, super comfy, and hold up very well."
"I agree. Chacos are amazing. Especially arch support and construction."
"Chaco's best sandals I have ever worn."
"I can wear them all day!"
"Chacos all day, bro."
"I live in Chacos all summer and usually get 10+ years out of a pair!"
"Chacos, hands down."
"Chacos all the way."
"Chacos! They have good arch support for sandals and aren't flimsy at all."
#4
Crocs
4.3
(15)
"Crocs sandals!!! I promise they’re cute and super comfy"
"I love my Crocs. They have really cute sandals now."
"We got some knock off Crocs from a supermarket."
"Crocs! Off brand or name on they’re a game changer."
"I have plantar fasciitis also. I exclusively wear Crocs. They have some shoes that aren't ugly but I can't find anything else that relieves my back and heel pain like crocs do."
"Crocs"
"For wide feet and rain crocs are a godsesnd"
"Crocs has a couple cute sandals!"
"They make a lot of different styles now, you can even get flip flops."
"Crocs also have the sandals that my kid loves!"
#5
Oofos
4.6
(13)
"I love my Oofos, just like a lot of other sandals they might take some getting use to."
"Oofos sandals are AMAZING!"
"Oofos!!!"
"I also have winter and summer oofos😂 i have some sneakers, flip flops, and clogs."
"I live in my oofos too! They are like walking on clouds."
"Hoka has a sandal line now. Or oofos are amazing."
"OOFOS! Yes! I love my flip flops and even replaced them when my friend’s dog gnawed them to bits. They are supportive since they’re sports recovery flips and so comfortable."
"No one could ever pry my oofos from my cold dead hands. I started wearing them for my plantar fasciitis and then I broke my knee in three spots and had to go to physical therapy for a very long time."
"Agreed oofos are the best!"
"You changed my life. I have no pain while wearing these things."
#6
Keen
4.5
(12)
"I love Keens."
"Keens hands down."
"I agree that Keens are the way for active kids..."
"Keen and Born make great sport / dress sandals."
"I strongly prefer Keens over Chacos. I feel like they have better arch support and more room in the toe box."
"I love my KEEN sandals! You can order online directly from the compant and they always have good sales."
"My 1.5 year old seems to like his Keens a lot."
"I like Keens. Their flip flops and sandals have soles similar to regular shoes with arch support."
"I wouldn’t call them BIFL, but Keens are what you describe."
"As someone who hikes and kayaks and is outdoorsy in general, I recommend keen."
#7
Bedrock
4.6
(11)
"I always hike in my Bedrocks."
"Bedrocks for the win."
"Bedrocks are fantastic, I love my pair."
"Bedrock, 100%. Chacos are garbage."
"I really like my bed rocks, wear them 7 days a week all summer."
"I don’t normally like sandals that go between my toes, but love my Bedrocks."
"Thought the toe strap would rub and cause blisters but nope, insanely comfortable and secure."
"Everyone keeps saying how amazing the Bedrocks are!"
"Ah, the Bedrocks have come up a few times in the comments and they sound and look great."
"I'd recommend looking at Bedrock Sandals."
#8
Chaco
4.6
(8)
"Chaco sandals & Birks are my other go-to's."
"Chacos. They are more supportive than Tevas and there isn’t the annoying Velcro issue."
"Chacos!!! I like the ones with the toe prison they provide mega stability."
"I'd look at chacos like others have stated. The strap system on those is great."
"Chacos have been my go to for years now."
"Chacos!"
"Chaco offers pretty good support, price wise might not be the suitable for budget conscious individuals."
"I’ve got nothing but good things to say about Chacos."
#9
Xero
4.0
(8)
"I recommend xero’s z-trail."
"I wear the Xeroshoes Z Trail sandals."
"If you’re looking for super lightweight, you might consider Xero sandals too."
"You won't be disappointed with any of the xeros in that case."
"My favorite for running are the Xero Genesis "huarache" style sandals."
"Cheap and cheerful!"
"Xero sandals get a lot of love on here due to their comfort."
"The sole feels very heavy, and kind of sweaty."
#10
Merrell
4.7
(6)
"Merrel shoes and their sandals have an equally great sole"
"I have Merrill sandals I love!"
"Came to suggest Merell! they are wonderful."
"I'm a lifelong Birks guy that just made the switch to Merrell sandals with a Vibram sole."
"Merril bare steps"
"Merrell. The type I own have suede insoles."
#11
Vionic
4.4
(5)
"I just bought some cute sandals from Vionic and they have amazing arch support!"
"Vionic. These saved me."
"Vionic everything! Their slippers are great too."
"Vionics, they tend to run narrow but I have good luck with the nicer looking flip flop versions."
"Personally for me the oofos were too soft, I thought it was my weight but maybe not. I ordered some Viconics, hoping for then to be good."
#12
Clarks
4.4
(5)
"Clark's are also incredibly comfy and are starting to be more stylish."
"110% Clarks. I had a solid pair of loafers and two pairs of dress sandals when teaching. They’re amazing."
"Clarks are just about the only sandals I can wear! They’re super cushy but have enough support for my collapsing arches."
"They were a bit snug on the first wear but stretched perfectly to fit my foot."
"I like Clark’s sandals but wish they had more styles. Very supportive arch."
#13
Reef
4.8
(4)
"I love Reef, Keen, and Sanuk sandals."
"I switched to Reef and I will never go back to Rainbow."
"Reefs -always and forever."
"Reefs."
#14
FitFlop
4.5
(4)
"FitFlop hold up for me I actually spend less on footwear than I was spending on the more economical brands and sales."
"FitFlops are the best of any ergonomically shoe that I've ever worn."
"For me it's FitFlop, I usually find them at DSW for around $60. They last me about 9 months to a year, I wear them ALL THE TIME."
"I only like the clogs though. I have tried other sandals and they aren’t wide enough."
#15
Skechers
4.0
(4)
"The one shoe brand I can trust to be comfy is Skechers."
"I got two pairs of flip-flops and two pairs of sandals that are really comfortable recently."
"I would recommend Skechers, but that's just me."
"Sketchers goga mat! Expensive but they are really comfortable and they last pretty well."
#16
Dansko
5.0
(3)
"Can’t say enough good about danskos. I’ll never wear anything else working on my feet and occasionally wear them at home to give my feet a break."
"I got danskos this summer and my feet were much happier than in the past."
"Dansko"
#17
Rainbow
5.0
(3)
"I wear rainbows double thick."
"I pretty much live in them all summer."
"Rainbows have a lifetime warranty and last forever!!!"
#18
Decathlon
3.8
(4)
"I'd totally recommend these Decathlon sandals, they are still going strong after a few years."
"I have the Decathlon sandals and couldn't be happier with them! I use them for walks and short hikes and sometimes even short runs."
"I was really surprised at how sturdy the soles of the Decathlon's are!"
"Bought the Decathlon ones and didn't like the cupped heel. My heel kept on hitting it."
#19
Olukai
4.7
(3)
"Olukai. BIFL"
"Olukai! Exactly what your looking for."
"Ended up going with the ‘Eleu Trainer from Olukai and some literide crocs to rock as new kicks."
#20
Earth Runners
4.3
(3)
"Wear them for everyday use and also running."
"I like my Earthrunners. Takes a day or two of light wear to get used to the strap between the toes but you get used to it."
"Best all around with a little less ground feel, but still excellent: Earth Runners Circadian."
#21
Alegria
4.3
(3)
"I really like Alegria shoes, they have several styles of sandals that are actually comfortable"
"I second Alegria sandals!"
"I wear almost exclusively Alegria or Dansko shoes."
#22
Born
4.0
(3)
"Born makes sandals that have a higher ankle for support."
"I just got some Born sandals with a cork footbed and they are great!"
"I have a “really old” pair of Born sandals that I’ve danced in the clubs with."
#23
Bedrock Cairns
4.0
(3)
"Yep, Bedrocks are awesome."
"I second bedrocks cairns."
"If I could buy Bedrocks again, I'd get two 2D instead of the 3D."
#24
Luna
4.0
(3)
"Luna for life."
"I looooove my Lunas. They have better build quality and have a better foot shape than Xeros ime."
"I have Lunas and they suck for running, okay-ish for walking after a few weeks of break in."
#25
Keen Hiking Sandals
5.0
(2)
"It’s like wearing athletic shoes support-wise, but they dry quickly after getting wet and are breathable."
"They had toe protection, dried quickly after it rained, and were very breathable."
#26
SAS
5.0
(2)
"SAS sandals with straps are the best thing EVER. They last a long time too - very well made and have Velcro straps so they adjust."
"SAS- I wore them at my highest of 425 and have been wearing the same pair over 4 years."
#27
Huaraches
4.5
(2)
"A pair of Huaraches from Etsy (some dude local to me in SoCal makes them)"
"Huaraches, on the other hand, are ankle-fastened sandals designed for running."
#28
Mephisto
4.5
(2)
"For people with high arches, Mephistos are the better Birkenstocks."
"Mephistos! Expensive, but last a long time... they offer the same type of arch support as an orthodic."
#29
Taos
4.5
(2)
"I swear by Taos sandals, the ones with the cork footbed and low heel. Amazing comfort for my high collapsible arches."
"Taos."
#30
Naot
4.5
(2)
"I’m still wearing a pair of NAOT womens sandals from 2007."
"For day to day summer walking, I like Naot sandals."
#31
Chaco sandals
4.5
(2)
"Hiked hundreds of miles of the CDT in a pair in 2018 and I still wear them today."
"I enjoy wearing my chacos for light hiking and day wear. They’ve held up well."
#32
Orthofeet
4.5
(2)
"Orthofeet. Best shoes I’ve ever had."
"I pretty much wear Orthofeet shoes all the time, sandals, sneakers, and casual wear varieties."
#33
Shamma
4.5
(2)
"You might want to look at the Shamma Trail Stars. I've got a few pairs and love them."
"Custom shamma warriors. it's an extra $40 for customs, but if u can catch them on sale, it sort of offsets the price."
#34
Ecco
4.5
(2)
"I’ve worn Ecco Yucatan sandals for years. They come in lots of colors and I’ve walked miles in them without any issues."
"Ecco have always been great for me. Their “pretty” sandals have been slim the last years but the more hiking oriented ones are well supported and good width."
#35
Vionic slippers with Velcro strap
4.0
(2)
"I have Vionic slippers. Used to wear my Vionic flip flops around the house but needed something I could wear over socks for winter."
"I have vionic slippers and really like them. They're adjustable with Velcro so I can get a perfect fit."
#36
Teva Sandals
3.5
(2)
"My Teva sandals beat my double the price tennis shoes every day with foot comfort/pain."
"The bottoms of my first pair of Teva sandals started ripping and flapping in two months."
#37
Nisolo
5.0
(1)
"Also, check their Alejandro slip ons."
#38
Archie's Support Wear
5.0
(1)
"The sandals I have are called Archie's Support Wear, I can literally walk around all day in them, they are the only thing I've worn on my feet for many, many years."
#39
Merino's
5.0
(1)
"Merino's, and they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned."
#40
Softstar
5.0
(1)
"I love softstars and wear them to work. They have an open toe sandal style."
#41
Pons Avarcas
5.0
(1)
"Pons Avarcas to me in this sub and they are my most favorite and comfortable sandal I have ever bought."
#42
Montbell
5.0
(1)
"Montbell! I wear them to death."
#43
Alejandro's
5.0
(1)
"I live in the Alejandro’s (in black and in tan) during the summer"
#44
Dr. Martens
5.0
(1)
"Not sure if it’s your thing but Dr Martens sandals."
#45
Birkenstock Arizona
5.0
(1)
"Arizona Birkenstocks have been amazing for me as house shoes and outdoor shoes."
#46
Birkenstock Gizeh
5.0
(1)
"Hey friend, get the Gizeh birko style."
#47
Teva Tirra Sandal
5.0
(1)
"These Teva Women's Tirra Sandal are my favorites."
#48
Piper
5.0
(1)
"Better than Birkenstock by miles... Piper sandals."
#49
Keen Uneeks
5.0
(1)
"I'm a guy, but say take a look at Keens."
#50
Z-Trek
4.0
(1)
"I've got the Z-Treks and really like them."
#51
Rainbow Sandals
4.0
(1)
"Rainbows in stacked leather (the original with a softer footbed). Just don’t get them wet."
#52
Alegria, Easy Spirit
4.0
(1)
"Alegria and Easy Spirit!"
#53
Revere
4.0
(1)
"I love my Revere sandals. The inserts are removable for orthotics or more padding."
#54
Teva, Skechers
4.0
(1)
"Teva’s! They’re great but can get a little pricey. Skechers has a memory foam type of sandal that is similar."
#55
Archie's, Secra
4.0
(1)
"I also love Archie's. They have a sister brand called Secra, which has strappy sandals."
#56
Easy Spirit
4.0
(1)
"Try out Easy Spirit or Drew brands. Drew is on the expensive side, but sometime Amazon will have older season styles for a reasonable price."
#57
Vionic, Oofos, Fitflop, Mephisto
4.0
(1)
"I have plantar fasciitis and have spent years finding the best brands with supportive sandals."
#58
Z-Trail
4.0
(1)
"I do quite like the softer footbed of the z trails though, so always tempted to put those on first."
#59
Todd Snyder
4.0
(1)
"For a more upscale / polished look, Huaraches are great, as others have suggest. Todd Snyder has a nice (but expensive) pair."
#60
Michael
4.0
(1)
"These are great, definitely eyeing the michael pair for under $100 too"
#61
Jerusalem Sandals
4.0
(1)
"These are relatively inexpensive with comfy soles that should last a summer"
#62
Aerosoft
4.0
(1)
"I stole a pair of aerosoft sandals from my sister this summer that she hated and I loved. They have a solid almost hard footbed and sole and have indents for toes and heels."
#63
Sorel
4.0
(1)
"Sorrel sandals. Built like a trainer but is a sandal."
#64
Kuru
4.0
(1)
"Love my Kuru trainers. I believe they make sandals as well. They’re specifically for back, foot, and leg pain."
#65
Keen Targhee 2
4.0
(1)
"I've got a pair of Keen Targhee 2 hikers that have been great."
#66
Saucony Hurricane Hiker II
4.0
(1)
"Some good options include the Saucony Hurricane Hiker II or Brooks Cascadia 11 GTX."
#67
MIA
4.0
(1)
"I was having trouble finding fun comfortable sandals and ended up getting a pair of MIA ones."
#68
Vivobarefoot
3.0
(1)
"I managed to find a cheap pair of Vivobarefoot San-Dals, but the sizing was really big."
#69
Pah Tempe
3.0
(1)
"Is there another brand that you recommend instead that is like what the Pah Tempe used to be"
#70
Z-Trail and Genesis
3.0
(1)
"I like the z trail for casual use but they're terrible if your feet get wet due to poor traction on the foot bed."
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