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- Flip flops are the unofficial footwear of summertime. Wear them to the beach, backyard barbecue, or anywhere that calls for casual attire.
- But this type of open-toe sandal has a reputation for being plasticky, flimsy, and uncomfortable.
- Sanuks' flip flops for men and women are soft as a cloud and made of cushy yoga mat material.
You know the person who shows up for beach day in leather sandals with like eight buckles and makes everyone wait around for 20 minutes at the edge of the boardwalk while she takes them off? Yeah, that person is me.
I never have the right footwear for the beach, because I've never found a pair of flip flops I really love, and flip flops are really the only appropriate footwear for the beach. Some people live in them from June through September, and I think they are onto something. Flip flops are so versatile - you literally don't have to think about them. Depending on the material, you might not even need to worry about sudden summer rainstorms while wearing them.
When most of us think of flip flops, we think of slim, inconsequential shoes with no real arch support that we mainly buy because they are cheap and simple. But these days there are plenty of comfortable options appropriate for more than just lounging poolside. Maybe you won't wear them to the office (or maybe you do, if you're lucky to work in an ultra-low-key office), but these picks are suitable for exercising, outdoor showers, and even lunch with friends on a hot day.
Here are the best flip flops you can buy:
- Best women's flip flops overall: Sanuk Women's Sling Flip Flop
- Best men's flip flops overall: Sanuk Men's Beer Cozy Flip Flops
- Best colorful women's flip flops: Havaianas Women's Slim Flip Flops
- Best colorful men's flip flops: Havaianas Men's Top Sandal
- Best poolside flip flops: Vertico Shower and Pool Sandal
- Best budget men's flip flops: Old Navy Classic Flip Flops for Men
- Best budget women's flip flops: Old Navy Classic Flip Flops for Women
- Best stylish flip flops: Hari Mari Flip Flops for $45+
- Best comfortable flip flops: Oofos Sandals for $50 to $60
Updated on 5/24/2019 by Les Shu: Updated prices, links, and formatting.
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