The Best Slides for Women, Tested by a Style Writer

What’s Happening

Here’s the thing: Easy slip-ons that don’t hurt your feet.

Christian is the Style and Reviews Director at Men’s Health and Women’s Health, where he oversees shopping and style content for both brands. He kicked off his magazine career as an accessories assistant at Vogue, and has since held editorial roles at Tatler Asia and The Manual. (plot twist fr)

When he’s not online shopping, you can find him on long walks with his two corgis.

The Details

Shannen Zitz is the Associate Style & Reviews Editor at Women’s Health, where she covers all-things sneakers and activewear. Before, she was an assistant editor at Prevention.

Shannen graduated from the State University of New York at Cortland with a bachelor’s degree in English. If she’s not reading or writing, you can probably find her frequenting the skincare and makeup forums on Reddit or hogging the squat rack at the gym.

Why This Matters

BEST OVERALLBEST BUDGETBEST FOR RECOVERYBEST ARCH SUPPORTBEST CLOGNow that summer is right around the corner, my style-writer brain goes straight into closet-audit mode—ditching worn-down flip-flops, too-flat sandals, and anything that feels dated. With the old out, I’m bringing in a few fresh pairs of slides. I’ve been doing market research and testing tons of styles to find out what’s worth buying.

This is the kind of health news that affects everyday decisions.

Key Takeaways

• Today’s slides have softer cushioning, more support, and are somehow cooler than ever.
• Look for a slide with a contoured footbed that provides extra arch support and reduces strain on the foot’s fascia.

The Bottom Line

If you’re planning to walk or stand all day in a pair of slides (or wear them on slippery surfaces, like a pool deck) you want a slide that will keep your foot locked in place—a rare find, since most slides lack the structure around the sides, back, and top of the foot that you find in a typical walking shoe. Look for a slide with a contoured footbed that provides extra arch support and reduces strain on the foot’s fascia.

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