The Best Slides For Women To Wear All Summer Long

Forbes

22-05-2025

Slides are a made-for-summer staple—they're convenient and comfortable on hot days, and they work for a variety of foot shapes. The best slides for women are supportive, cushioned and stylish, whether you're spending a day at the beach, lounging poolside or packing them for a summer trip. Our top overall pick is Oofos' OOahh Slide Sandal, which is a standout for its springy cushioning and streamlined style.
If you're looking for a leather slide, a shoe for travel, or an open-toe pair that's good-looking and has arch support, we've rounded up all the best options. For more stylish, functional footwear, we curated the most comfortable heels for women, too.
Sizes: 5 to 16 | Colors: 9 total, including Black and Mist | Materials: Closed-cell foam | Care: Machine washableWhat's notable: This slide absorbs 37% more impact than an average shoe.What could be better: Feet can get a little sweaty across the strap when temperatures rise.Founded in 2011, Oofos creates recovery footwear, which means its styles work to stretch and relax foot muscles. The OOahh slides receive rave reviews for their comfortable, arch-cradling design, which reduces impact on knees, ankles and other achy joints. They come in nine modern colors, including wearable neutrals and happy brights. Even better, they're odor resistant and machine washable, so you'll get lots of wear out of these. And if you ultimately don't care for them, you can return them for your money back.
Sizes: 5 to 12 | Colors: 5 total, including Light Vapor and Lavender Frost | Materials: Foam, rubber outsole | Care: Hand washWhat's notable: This cushioned style has a sleek low profile, making it a versatile fashion choice.What could be better: Some reviewers say these run wide.This slide has dual density cushioning in the midsole, which means it offers a springy and supportive feel, whether you're heading home from the gym or running errands. The strap is lined with foam, making it extra comfy, and this pair has a grippy rubber sole to give you traction on slick surfaces. Like the Oofos OOahh slides, you can return these after 30 days for a full refund if you're not completely happy with them.
Sizes: 5 to 12 | Colors: 28 total | Materials: EVA Foam | Care: Not listedWhat's notable: This affordable pair comes in a wide range of 28 colors.What could be better: Some say these run narrow.This pair checks all the boxes for a foam sandal—lightweight, waterproof and shock absorbent. But this puffy style takes comfort one step further because it provides arch support, which can help prevent back pain, and it molds to sore, achy feet with wear. The 1.73-inch footbed adds extra height without added foot pressure.
Sizes: 6 to 16 | Colors: 20 total, including White and Grey | Materials: EVA foam | Care: Not listedWhat's notable: Hoka is a standout for thoughtful engineering and comfort.What could be better: This design may be too bulky for some.While this is marketed as a post-run recovery shoe, it's a great option for people who have wide feet or foot concerns like bunions. If your feet tend to run hot, this version of the Hoka Ora has four airflow channels to prevent sweating. The sustainable style also features a footbed made with injection molded sugarcane, so not only is it comfortable, you can also feel good about wearing it.
Sizes: 4 to 12.5 | Colors: 8 total, including Papaya and Khaki | Materials: Molded EVA | Care: Hand washWhat's notable: This pair is water-friendly and can easily be hosed off when dirty.What could be better: The strap doesn't offer ventilation, so feet can get sweaty in hot temperatures.This buckle-free style is a modern interpretation of a classic, supportive Birkenstock. It's made from light, elastic material that's shaped to cradle your arches, and it's shock absorbent to cushion feet while walking. The easy on, easy off style makes these convenient for post-gym, the beach or low-key weekend brunches.
Sizes: 5 to 11 | Colors: 5 total, including Black and Sienna Brown | Materials: Leather upper | Care: Spot clean only and wipe dryWhat's notable: Soft, wide straps don't cause chafing.What could be better: The footbed of these is not as padded as other styles, so they may not be ideal for long walks.Everlane's sleek footwear silhouettes make them a great choice for work or easy weekend dressing. This sandal features a timeless criss-cross design and modern, tapered square toe. The wide leather straps have smooth edges and they mold to feet over time. Wear these with everything from midi dresses to linen pants to cropped denim.
Sizes: 5 to 13 | Colors: 4 total, including Sandy Crochet and Black Crochet | Materials: Fabric woven from plastic bottles | Care: Machine washableWhat's notable: Rothy's styles are notorious for comfort, and the flexible upper on this pair makes these easy to slip on and off.What could be better: Some reviewers say you may have to go down a half size.
Two things make Rothy's Slide Sandal a great pair for packing in your suitcase: The classic and polished style goes with a variety of outfits, and it's got a plush footbed that's lightweight and forgiving on feet. The EVA outsole is grippy, too, making it good for everything from touring cobblestone streets to dinners out. From a style perspective, the soft, crochet strap offers visual interest, making these easy to dress up or down.
Sizes: 5 to 12 | Colors: 2 total, including Aged Cognac and Dark Carob | Materials: Leather upper, synthetic sole | Care: Not listedWhat's notable: The buckle is adjustable to accommodate different foot shapes.What could be better: We wish this style came in more colors.Madewell is consistently a standout for on-trend, easy-to-wear pieces. This double-strap style provides stability while walking, and it features the brand's proprietary Cloudlift Lite padding for a cushioned support. The suede-covered footbed contributes to the plush feel, but be mindful that suede doesn't do well when it gets wet and the color can sometimes transfer.
Sizes: 5 to 13 | Colors: 4 total, including Black and Cream | Materials: Fabric, suede, rubber | Care: Wipe with dry cloth onlyWhat's notable: This style comes in both medium and wide widths.What could be better: Some say the sizing can be inconsistent.Podiatrist-recommended Vionic is well-known for its arch support technology. This shoe's EVA midsole provides support at the midfoot, it's flexible for easy striding, and it's shock absorbent to mitigate stress on feet, ankles and knees. The stretch top keeps it secure on feet, and the deep heel cup adds extra stability while walking.
Sizes: 5 to 12 | Colors: 8 total, including Black and White | Materials: Foam | Care: Hand wash and air dryWhat's notable: This pair adds height and can be styled with socks or without.What could be better: The wide strap can cause feet to sweat.This bestselling style is a standout for pillowy comfort, and the lightweight upper, footbed and sole is made from a single piece of foam for a seamless feel. The textured footbed helps your foot stay put while walking, and discreet detailing on the rubber outsole adds to this pair's grip on slick surfaces. Pair them with a cute sweatsuit or your favorite beach coverup in summer. If you're looking for an adjustable strap design, we also like the Nike Offcourt Adjust.
The Forbes Vetted fashion team has written extensively about women's footwear, and we've personally tested countless pairs.
We selected the best slides for women by doing a thorough evaluation of top women's slides on the market before carefully narrowing down our picks.
EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) foam is a popular material for women's slides because it is lightweight and durable, and it can be molded to support feet well. It also can be wiped down easily and in, in many cases, washed in a machine, making it an ideal material for the beach and pool. Leather slides are more elevated, but they can take time to break in and they're difficult to clean, especially if they incorporate suede. Fabric panels add comfort and stretch, and they help accommodate different foot shapes well, especially those with bunions.
Some of the best slides, like our top pick from OOfos and Hoka's Ora Recovery 3, are intended for recovery after strenuous workouts and many people wear them after a night out in uncomfortable heels. They're cushioned and carefully molded to allow feet to stretch and relax, and for toes to splay comfortably. Cushionaire's Feather Slide adds height—1.73 inches—and a pillowy cushion for a springy wear experience. For some, however, extra cushion can give the feeling of instability, so this is something to keep in mind.
One challenge with slides is that while many styles are well-cushioned, by design there's no heel strap. This requires toes to grip while walking to keep them securely on feet. So in general, slides may not be your best choice if you're walking long distances. Arch support and a well-fitting strap across the bridge of the foot, however, can help with stability and comfort. Birkenstock's Barbados Essentials Slide Sandal has a broad, padded strap and a molded footbed that accommodates feet with strategically placed support. Vionic's Evie Sandal offers cushion with extra arch support and it cradles the heel, which can be helpful for those who suffer from back pain or plantar fasciitis.
Our pick for the most comfortable slides for women is Lululemon's Restfeel Slide for its well-placed, dual density cushioning at the midsole. If you're looking for a platform style, we also like Cushionaire's Feather Slide for its lightweight construction, springy 1.73-inch footbed and arch support.
Many brands now make recovery slides that are designed to help feet recover after periods of stress—whether you've had a tough workout, you've been on your feet for hours, or you've spent a lot of time in heels. We recommend the Oofos Ooahh Slide, which has significant shock absorption and arch support, and the Hoka Ora Recovery Slide 3, which is cushioned, springy and accommodates wide feet well.
Several slides have arch support, but we like Vionic's Evie sandal for its contoured arch support, plush, shock absorbent cushioning and deep heel cup for additional stability. If you're specifically looking for a recovery sandal, Oofos' Ooahh Slide Sandal and Hoka's Ora Recovery Slide 3 also have ample arch support.