10 Comfortable Sandals & Slides to Rock for Summer: Adidas, Birkenstock, Crocs & More
Written by Latifah Muhammad on May 18, 2024
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Need a new pair of slides? Summer is just getting started, but the weather has been heating up for weeks in some places, and if you’ve been looking for comfortable shoes to slide into for Memorial Day and Fourth of July, we have the perfect list for you.
Below, find a collection of 10 of the most comfortable slides to rock this summer. From Adidas to Birkenstocks, Crocs and more, keep reading for our list of comfortable summer shoes for men and women priced from $9.99 and up.
Kicking things off with a classic: Adidas Adilette Slides are ideal for wearing around the house, the pool, and shower. These slides feature a quick-drying Cloudfoam footbed that cradles your feet with soft cushioning, the EVA outsole provides lightweight comfort, while the bandage-style upper features brand’s signature three-stripes. You can get Adidas Adilette slides in more than a dozen different colors and sizes at Adidas, Amazon, Zappos and other retailers.
On a tight budget? These eco-friendly sandals cost less than $10 at Old Navy, and they’ve earned a near-perfect customer rating. The sandal’s outsole is partially made from sugar cane.
A sleek sandal, with a bit of edge. The Vintage Found Co. Carmela Slip-On Sandal features a comfortable sole and buckles along the top and bottom. The sandal is available in orange, ivory and black.
Speaking of cloud-like comfort, Crocs’ Classic II Slide is equipped with the trademarked Croslite foam cushion to keep your feet comfortable — regardless of whether you’re at the beach or in the backyard. They’re also lightweight, easy to clean and available in numerous colors including white, blue, black, pink, yellow, violet and red — but they’re only on sale in select colors. Like other Crocs, the Classic II Slide has holes at the top to load up your with up to 13 Jibbitz charms. Click here for more Crocs sandals to shop for summer.
The OOahh Slide Sandal from Oofos comes highly recommended from thousands of satisfied customers. They might look a little funny to some (“They’re like if Crocs and Birkenstocks had a baby,” according to one Amazon reviewer), but they get high marks for being affordable and extremely comfortable. Available in men’s sizes and women’s sizes, the OOahh Slide comes in nine different colors (black, cabernet, forest green, eggnog, mocha, navy, purple haze, water drop, and slate) and sizes ranging from 3 to 14. Find your perfect pair at major retailers such as Amazon, REI, DSW, and at Oofos.com.
CUSHIONAIRE Women’s Feather Cloud Recovery Slide Sandals with +Comfort, Hot Pink 6
Comfy and cushy, these pillow slippers are one of Amazon’s best-selling slippers. And they come in five different colors including orange, black, pink, blue and white. The shoes are available in 16 different colors (men’s and women’s sizes).
A timeless classic for summer. Birkenstock sandals are made to get your through multiple seasons, but they’re especially great during the warmer months. The Arizona Birkenstock pictured above is available in green and blue in several colors including black, old rose, mars red, burnt orange and sandcastle. For a cheaper sandal try out the Birkenstock Madrid ($119.96) and Mayari Sandals ($99.95). Click here to shop additional styles.
Tuckernuck’s Cognac Alibi Sandal is a cheaper alternative to the $700 Hermes Oran Sandal. The cognac-colored sandals pictured above will pair perfectly with jeans, shorts, a sundress and other summer looks. For similar designs, check out the Steve Madden Hoku Slide ($50) and this $20 banded sandal from Amazon Essentials.
Tory Burch’s Miller Cloud Sandal is available in several different colors black, audrey blue, argento, bourbon, new ivory. This chic sandal feature a molded footbed wrapped in soft leather, a dual-density foam core with a rubber sole and a graphic logo at the top (laser-cut with hand-painted edges). Click here for more deals on Tory Burch sandals and shoes.
Alo Yoga’s All Women’s II Slide is so popular, it’s almost out stock. The must-have slide features a faux leather, molded rubber soles with an embossed, glossy Alo logo on the front.
