The Best Slides For Women To Glide Through Summer In (2024)

Becky Eaton

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Oofos Ooahh Slide Sandal

Sizes: 5 to 16 | Colors: 6 total, including Black and Neptune Blue | Materials: Closed-cell foam | Care: Machine washable

Oofos specializes in recovery footwear (i.e. options that gently stretch and relax your foot muscles) and their bestselling OOahh slides live up to the hype online: The footbed cradles and supports your arches while reducing stress on knees, ankles and other joints. They come in cool, modern colors and are machine-washable and odor-resistant. Not convinced you’ll love them? You can try out these slides for 30 days and return them if you’re not happy, no questions asked.

Sizes: 5 to 12 | Colors: 7 total, including Black and Misty Pink | Materials: Foam, strap upper, rubber outsole | Care: Hand wash only

Whether you ran that extra mile or had a long shift at work, Lululemon’s sleek new slides are all about providing cushy, dual-density foam comfort and all-day support. The rubber outsole adds slip-proof traction and with Lululemon’s 30-Day Trial, you can try these slides and return them for a full refund if you’re not completely satisfied.

J Slides Women's Squish

Sizes: 5 to 11 | Colors: 8 total, including Black and Light Pink | Materials: EVA | Care: Spot clean and air dry

The Squish from J Slides is just that: a squishy soft slide with two layers of EVA cushioning for added comfort. The Squish also features a taller, pillowy platform fit—the sole measures 1.75 inches at the highest point—which makes these slides so comfortable, they’re “like walking on air,” as one reviewer aptly described them.

Sizes: 5 to 12 | Colors: 5 total, including Jet Black and Caramel Brown | Materials: Leather upper, pigskin lining, sheepskin footbed with rubber outsole pods | Care: Not listed

Kuru is focused on supportive footwear that’s actually stylish and appealing to wear. The top-rated Breeze slide has a dual-density foam arch support that molds to your feet and a responsive sole that flexes to hug your heels, ensuring a secure fit all day. Keep in mind: It’s recommended to size up if you’re between sizes and reviewers note that these run a bit wide, and might not be the best pick for those with narrow feet.

Madewell The Charley Double-Strap Slide Sandal

Sizes: 5.5 to 11 | Colors: 3 total, including True Black and Desert Camel | Materials: Leather upper and lining, manmade sole | Care: Not listed

Madewell’s popular Charley Double-Strap Slide combines fashion with cloudlike comfort: it touts a leather upper, sustainably sourced from a tannery certified by The Leather Working Group, and a chunky manmade sole featuring padding for extra cushioning. Reviewers note that this pair is comfortable right out of the box, too.

Sizes: 5 to 11 | Colors: 3 total, including Black and Light Taupe | Materials: Leather upper | Care: Spot clean only

If you’re in the market for a minimalist, everyday slip-on sandal that won’t give you blisters, Everlane’s The Day Crossover is ultrasoft and made at a family-owned factory known for preserving old-world shoe-making techniques. The criss-cross leather straps are folded over to reduce foot friction, and multiple reviewers spoke to how comfortable this pair is from day one, without any break-in period needed. A flexible footbed, square toe and a slight heel-raising wedge add to the surprising comfort level, making this slide great for travel or work.

Hoka Ora Recovery Slide 3

Sizes: 5 to 16| Colors: 6 core colors, including Black and Cloud Blue (plus 17 seasonal colors) | Materials: EVA | Care: Not listed

Hoka recently updated their popular Ora Recovery Slide design with air flow channels on the sandal upper to increase foot ventilation. Whether you wear this pair after a long race or everyday for running errands, the wide footbed adds stability and the foam footbed responds to impact, keeping your feet cushioned and supported.

Birkenstock Barbados Essential Slide Sandal

Sizes: 4 to 12.5 | Colors: 12 total, including Black and Purple Fog | Materials: EVA | Care: Washable

Birkenstock’s Barbados slides feature the brand’s iconic contoured footbed in a fresh way: the sporty slide is made of a single piece of molded EVA, with a wide strap across the foot, sans buckle. It’s finished with the signature ergonomic heel-to-toe design system, which includes a molded heel cup, arch supports and unique grips that keep toes in their most natural position. This lightweight slide is waterproof and washable, too.

Sizes: 5 to 12 | Colors: 30 total, including Pink and Bright Blue | Materials: EVA | Care: Hand wash only

Cushionaire’s wildly popular Feather Recovery Slides promise—and deliver—plush pillow-like comfort. They’re stylish with a 1.75-inch platform sole, rounded toe and molded footbed. The outsole features safety treads, which help keep the slide stable on your foot. Sizing-wise, multiple Amazon reviewers suggest sizing up for a little extra space to reduce foot rubbing, especially on longer walks.

Toms Alpargata Mallow Crossover Sandal

Sizes: 5 to 12 | Colors: 4 total, including Candy Pink and Light Camo | Materials: EVA, recycled jersey | Care: Not listed

The Alpargata Mallow Crossover Sandal from Toms is not only made of sustainable recycled fibers, it’s also super comfy with a platform sole and overstuffed criss-cross strap that cushions the foot. The dual-density EVA footbed is water-friendly and quick-drying, making these slides nice for pool or beach days. Reviewers note this pair stretches a little with wear, so consider sizing down if you’re a half size.

Sizes: 5 to 12 | Colors: 4 total, including Safari and Nova Sand | Materials: Leather, EVA, molded rubber | Care: Not listed

The Viibe Twist Slide from Sorel puts the “fun” in functional with twisted puff leather straps and an easy-to-wear, yet supportive, scalloped platform sole. Lightweight materials like foam and EVA won’t weigh you down on a long walk, plus the grippy 1-inch high rubber sole absorbs impact, cushioning your feet and heels. The bright colors add a nice pop of color to your summer look, too.