WOMEN'S SANDALS

Open shoes shouldn't mean giving up support. This collection covers women's sandals built with real arch support and cushioning, not just a flat sole and a strap, the same standard that applies across our boots and clogs.

Freedom for Your Toes, Without the Trade-Off

A sandal that looks breezy but offers zero arch support leads to foot fatigue fast, especially on long walks. The better styles here build in the same contoured footbed support you'd find in a good pair of sneakers, just in an open design. For genuine orthopedic-level support, our full arch support shoes collection carries several sandal styles built around that same standard.

Built for Walking and Travel

Sport sandal styles with adjustable straps and grippy outsoles handle uneven trails and long travel days well, similar to how waterproof shoes handle wet conditions. These hold up better on vacation than a flimsy flip-flop ever will. If your trip involves a lot of time on your feet, our travel shoes and walking shoes collections are worth browsing alongside these sandals.

Beach and Warm Weather Essentials

For pool days, beach trips, or just running errands in the heat, lightweight slides and slip-on sandals offer quick, easy comfort without sacrificing support. Our dedicated beach shoes and flip flops collections round out warm-weather options beyond what's shown here.

Dressier Options for Warm-Weather Occasions

Some sandals here lean casual and everyday, while others are dressier with embellishments or a small heel, closer in spirit to our heels and wedges but with an open toe for summer events.

Who Benefits Most from This Collection

An open toe box makes sandals a natural fit for anyone managing bunions or wide feet, and our bunion shoes and wide width shoes collections both include sandal styles built with extra room through the forefoot.

Premium Comfort Construction

A few brands in this collection, like Finn Comfort, sit at a higher price point because of the leather quality and anatomical footbed construction, the kind of investment that pays off with years of wear rather than one season. Birkenstock, Teva, and OluKai round out the collection with their own take on supportive, all-day sandals.

Materials and Fit

Leather straps mold to the foot over time, while synthetic and cork footbeds are comfortable from day one. Adjustable buckles help with fit through the day as feet naturally swell in warm weather.

Price Ranges by Style

Style

Price Range

What to Expect

Casual slide sandals

$54–$100

Everyday comfort, easy on and off

Sport and walking sandals

$80–$135

Adjustable straps, built for movement

Dressy sandals

$90–$185

Polished look with arch support

Premium comfort sandals

$300–$310

High-end leather and anatomical support

Before You Buy

  • Sandal sizing can run differently across brands, especially between narrow and regular width builds like those found in our oxfords

  • Cork and leather footbeds shape to your foot over time, giving a more custom fit the longer you wear them

  • Free 2-3 day priority shipping and free returns apply if the fit isn't right, the same policy across the full women's footwear collection

Explore More: All Women's Footwear · Sneakers · Slip Ons · Waterproof · Arch Support · Wide Width · Bunion Shoes · Beach Shoes · Flip Flops · Travel Shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if a sandal actually has arch support, not just a soft footbed?
Tilt the sandal sideways and look for a clear contour rising through the midfoot, plus a deep heel cup that the heel sits into rather than on top of. A flat footbed with extra padding on top will feel soft in the store but won't hold up on a real walk.
Do sandals need a break-in period?
It depends on the material. Cork and leather footbeds, like Birkenstock, typically need one to two weeks to mold to your foot, while foam-based styles from brands like Vionic or PowerStep usually feel supportive right away.
What's the difference between orthotic sandals and regular comfort sandals?
Orthotic sandals are built specifically to correct alignment, with a firmer, more structured arch and a deeper heel cup. Regular comfort sandals may be softer and more cushioned but don't always offer that same level of structural support.
Can sandals actually help with plantar fasciitis?
Yes, if the footbed has a pronounced arch contour and a deep heel cup. A flat sandal does the opposite, leaving the plantar fascia to do the structural work the shoe should be doing.
Do sandals run true to size?
Most do, though it's worth checking individual product details, since strap placement can affect fit more than length alone. If you're between sizes, sizing up is usually safer than down.
Are sport sandals more supportive than slides?
Generally, yes. A secured heel strap keeps the foot from sliding forward the way an open slide can, which matters most for hiking, travel, or long days on uneven ground.
Can I get sandals with a wider forefoot for swelling or wide feet?
Yes. Our wide width shoes collection includes sandal styles with a broader platform, and adjustable straps on many styles help accommodate swelling through the day.
How long should a supportive sandal last before I replace it?
Roughly 12 to 18 months of regular wear before the footbed starts to flatten and lose its shape, even if the straps and outsole still look fine.