26-05-2025
The Shoes You'll Want To Wear All Summer
On those in-between days when it's rainy and sunny, or when you want to give your feet some air without giving up support, you want a shoe with the ease of a sandal but the utility of a sneaker. You want a sandal-sneaker hybrid, or maybe a sneaker-sandal hybrid.
To keep your feet feeling good, we curated a selection of highly-rated women's sneaker sandals all with reviews about their comfort, stability and/or breathability. Enjoy the breeze of a sandal without stressing about how badly you need a pedicure, as these kicks cover your toes and keep your feet feeling happy.
This mesh-sided Hoka option
These Hopara 2s feature mesh overlays for easy draining, hindering rocks and dirt from sneaking in. Wear them on a long beach walk or a day in the city. These come in five 5–11 Promising review: "The surprise to me was the stable and supportive foot bed. Feels similar to my Hoka Clifton's. Apart from the sole, I appreciate that this wears like a shoe. It is not a sloppy fit. My thought is the upper is a nice upgrade from the previous years Hopara. The upper is comprised of a fine mesh fabric. Has adjustability in the heel strap, and an appreciated heel loop to grab if needed. Had ACL, MCL and meniscus injury to my knee - no issues found after walking all day at work in these shoes. Would I recommend this shoe? Absolutely - and if they come out with other colors (suggestion denim blue!) I would buy another pair." —MidwestannieGet them from Hoka for $135.
A pair of secure Teva Omniums
We love Tevas here, now including this sporty, closed-toes option. They have a buckle around the ankle for extra support, a covered toe for extra protection and a quick-drying upper that can go with you from the water to the market. These come in five review: "After a recent foot surgery, my feet are very picky on what is comfortable. I could wear these shoes for 24 hours straight." —Sally XXXSizes: 5–11Get them from Amazon for $61.31+.
A pair of Keen cord sandals
Made with nylon cord, these Keen sandals feel natural and free-moving on the feet, while still giving you plenty of stability and structure. They're interesting enough that you can wear them while sightseeing or running errands and still feel put together, but they're durable enough to go to the lake or mountains. These come in four 5–11Promising review: "These felt like a dream right out of the box! My podiatrist recommended them to me because I have almost no cartilage left in the joint of my big toe. The top of the shoe is wide and non binding, and the adjustable elastic makes for a secure fit. I wore them on a 3 mile hike the first day I bought them. They are so lightweight that you barely know you are wearing them. I'm ordering another pair for gardening as they dry quickly. You can't go wrong. They are the best newly designed shoe Keen has ever come up with." —Renee GGet them from Zappos for $140.
A pair of Adidas Astir sandals
With a molded EVA outsole and eye-catching top design, these Adidas kicks are form and function. The zig-zag design makes them eye-catching while the supported footbed will keep your feel feeling great. These come in the pictured color, as well as white with pink detailing. Sizes: 4–11Promising review: "I quite like this! Bought it for my mom to wear to the gym and it's perfect for yoga class that she can easily slip on and off. There's cushion at the sole so it's comfortable." —AnneGet them from Amazon for $55.09+.
A pair of budget-friendly sporty sandals
Another take on the classic outdoor sandal, these budget-friendly kicks come in an array of vibrant and neutral colors. They have a protective toe cap and adjustable strap to fit right to your feet. These come in 11 colors. Sizes: 5–11Promising review: "I first bought a pair of these eleven years ago and I still wear them. When shopping for summer shoes I went looking for Dream Pairs and found more colors. I bought two more pairs and plan to buy the other colors. They are comfortable all day. I have a high arch, bad knees and a bad back and I can wear these sandals all day in comfort. Rarely do you find women's shoes that are comfortable and well-made but these are both. I highly recommend them." —Jane HarrisGet them from Amazon for $30.99.
