12 Best Walking Sandals for Women, Tested and Approved by Glamour Editors

• What we love: Big buckle; adjustable straps; grippy outsoles; sole molds to foot over time
• What could improve: Regular footbed might be too wide for some; pricey

Birkenstock’s best-selling Arizona sandals get a modern update with big buckles across the adjustable straps—without losing any of the style’s original comfort. The durable, nonslip sole is a plus for biking or walking on damp grass in the park, and its buckles keep the shoe snugly on your foot. Reviewers and diehard Birk buyers swear by the brand’s cork-latex contoured footbeds, which soften over time. They stand up to hours (and miles) of impact and have sculpted lift that provides good arch support.

“As a writer, I often go on short trips for work and these Birkenstocks will be the only shoes I bring with me,” says freelance writer Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner. “I can comfortably wear them for miles of walking in cities, on easy hikes, on beach walks, and on the plane with socks. They match with pretty much every outfit, and they serve as my going-out shoes too. I’m a big walker and usually get the bottoms replaced at my local cobbler’s once or twice a year. I’ve bought these Arizonas for over a decade and replace them every few years.”

What our reviewer says: Despite graduating from “the town fashion forgot,” I’ve held onto one post-grad staple: Birkenstocks—these Birkenstock sandals, to be exact. Even after moving away, I’m still firmly planted in my Arizonas, and I’m not budging. The two-strap style rocks a bold hardware buckle for extra flair. With a comfy footbed and a rainbow of colors to pick from, they’ve got it all. And the best part? They’re perfect for running errands or meeting friends for last-minute plans, with no aches or pains involved. —Brittany Romano, Glamour contributor

Sizes: 5–11.5 (in regular/wide and medium/narrow) | Colors: 5 options | Material: Oiled leather upper, leather insole, cork footbed, EVA outsole | Closure: Adjustable pin buckles