Best for Everyday Wear
Vionic Carmela Strappy Slide Sandal
Pros
- Fashionable, supportive shoe
- APMA Seal of Approval
- Deep heel cup for stability
- Shock-absorbing EVA provides cushion
- Hands-free slide sandal
Cons
- Takes one to two weeks to break in
Key Specs
- Best for: Everyday wear, short walks
- Sizes: 5–13 in medium and wide widths
- Features: Deep heel cup, supportive arch, EVA rubber insole, hands-free slide, toe loop, real leather
We chose the Vionic Carmela Strappy Slide Sandal as the best sandal for wide feet for everyday wear due to the way it combines a fashionable, casual design with thoughtful construction that encourages a healthy stride. We think this shoe is the perfect option for someone who needs a supportive sandal with cushion, but prefers to wear a sandal that doesn’t look like a sport sandal in their day-to-day life.
Because this is a leather shoe, it does require a little upkeep. Vionic recommends using a dry rag to clean the leather and avoiding direct heat, even if the leather becomes wet. Vionic discourages wearers from putting the shoes in the sun to dry. The Carmela sandal has a slight heel, which provides a 1.5-inch lift. It is available in sizes 5 to 13 in medium and wide widths and multiple colors.
Best for Walking
Vionic Walk Max Wanderer Sandal
Pros
- Performance walking sandal
- Deep heel cup for stability
- Foam midsole provides plenty of cushion and bounce
- Adjustable hook-and-loop closure
Cons
- Arch may be too high for some
Key Specs
- Best for: Long walks, everyday wear, high arches, bunions
- Sizes: 5–13 in medium width, 5–12 in wide width
- Features: High arch support, deep heel cup, grooved bottom sole, nitrogen-infused foam midsole, adjustable hook-and-loop closure
If you need a wide-fit sandal that offers great support and comfortable cushioning for your daily walks, the Vionic Walk Max Wanderer is an excellent choice. Our research found that it can be difficult to find a high-quality athletic sandal in wide widths, especially in larger sizes. However, this shoe checks many of the boxes needed from a shoe during long walks, and it is available in wide widths up to a women’s size 13.
The Vionic Max Wander has leather upper straps and adjustable hook-and-loop closures, which allow wearers to get the perfect fit. A contoured arch offers support, while a deep heel cup stabilizes the back of the foot. Despite being highly supportive, this shoe isn’t stiff or unadaptive: The open toe box is roomy, and the grooved bottom of the sole offers plenty of flexibility. The midsole of the Walk Max Wanderer is a nitrogen-infused foam, which makes for a lightweight shoe with plenty of cushion and bounce.
This sandal is available in five different colors. Our research found this to be a durable, long-lasting shoe that can stand up to daily long walks and still look great for casual, everyday wear.
Best Hands-Free
Orthofeet Venus Hands-Free
Pros
- Hands-free slip-on design
- Medium, wide, and extra-wide widths
- Slip-resistant exterior sole
- No-tie bungee laces
Cons
- No-tie bungees may loosen with extended wear
Key Specs
- Best for: Hands-free, older adults, mobility limitations, bunions, hammertoe, inflamed feet
- Sizes: 5–12 in medium, wide, and extra-wide widths
- Features: Hands-free slip-on heel, no-tie bungee laces, water-repellent upper, slip-resistant exterior
With its hands-free slip-on design, the Orthofeet Venus Hands-Free sandal is our pick for convenience and ease. This closed-toe athletic sandal has a unique heel design that allows the wearer to slip into the sandal while standing or sitting without their foot slipping out while they walk. The upper is stretchy and water-repellent, while the no-tie bungee laces make it easy to adjust for a comfortable fit.
This hands-free sandal is available in medium, wide, and extra-wide widths in women’s sizes 5 to 12. It is also available in four different colors.
Best Wedge
Naot Kayla
Pros
- Low-profile wedge
- Backstrap provides stability
- Memory foam cushioning
Cons
- Not slip-resistant
- Limited colors in wide widths
Key Specs
- Best for: Everyday wear, dressing up
- Sizes: 4–13 in medium and wide widths
- Features: Low-profile wedge, arch support, memory foam, adjustable hook-and-loop closure
The Naot Kayla’s low-profile, chic wedge proves that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for style. The strappy upper comes in both leather and suede and is available in a variety of colors. This sandal uses an adjustable hook-and-loop closure to ensure a great fit, while a backstrap provides extra stability.
The Naot Kayla sandal has a cork upper sole, which is shaped to provide arch support. Underneath the cork, a memory foam footbed adds cushion to each step. Our research found this wedge to be comfortable for all-day wear, making it an excellent option for someone who prefers a dressier sandal but benefits from a supportive and stabilizing shoe.
This sandal is available in both narrow and wide widths in women’s sizes 4 to 13. Unfortunately, these shoes are not available in half sizes, and the brand recommends sizing up to the next size if you wear a half-size shoe. While this shoe is available in several colors, the options are more limited for wide feet.
Best Flip-Flop
Propet TravelActiv FT
Pros
- Supportive flip-flop sandal
- Water-friendly
- Flexible sole with EVA cushion
Cons
- May not fit true to size
Key Specs
- Best for: Flip-flops, water-friendly, everyday wear, shower shoe
- Sizes: 5–12 in narrow, medium, wide, extra-wide, and XX-wide widths
- Features: Round toe post, EVA midsole, flexible sole, water-friendly materials
Looking for a flip-flop that actually fits wide feet? You may want to consider the Propet TravelActiv FT. This slip-on thong-style sandal features a comfortable, round toe post and a 1-inch heel for a little added lift. It’s also available in a wide range of widths, including narrow, medium, wide, extra-wide, and XX-wide.
While this flip-flop has a flexible sole, the EVA midsole still offers good support and plenty of cushion. It’s also made of water-friendly materials, making it a good choice for the beach or pool. The exterior has added texture for grip, and the thong-style straps are soft against the skin.
While we found this shoe to be consistently comfortable and accommodating to wider feet, the fit wasn’t always true to size. For this reason, we recommend trying on this sandal before buying.
Best Water Shoe
Orthofeet Calypso Hands-Free
Pros
- Quick-drying, water-friendly slip-on shoe
- Fully adjustable straps
- Hands-free design
- Available in wide and extra-wide widths
Cons
- May be too bulky for some
Key Specs
- Best for: Water wear, hands-free wear, heel pain, bunions, high arches
- Sizes: 5–12 in narrow, medium, wide, and extra-wide widths
- Features: Arch booster, hands-free slip-on, fully openable straps, heel cushion, ergonomic sole
The Orthofeet Calypso Hands-Free sandal stood out during our research for its water-friendly, quick-dry materials and rubber outsole that improves grip to prevent slipping. It has fully adjustable straps, which allow the wearer to modify the fit until it feels just right. The ergonomic sole features a slight rocker design and helps propel the foot forward with each step.
Comfort is a top priority in the design of Orthofeet shoes, and the Calypso Hands-Free is no exception. The padded interior is soft against the skin. A multilayer insole contains heel cushioning and the Orthofeet arch booster, a removable arch insert that provides a semi-custom fit.
One thing we love about Orthofeet is its 60-day wear test, which allows you to return your shoes if they aren’t a perfect fit. The shoes at Orthofeet are also FSA and HSA eligible. The Calypso Hands-Free sandal is available in women’s sizes 5 to 12 in medium, wide, and extra-wide widths and comes in two colors.
Best Platform
Vionic Solana Strappy Platform Sandal
Pros
- 1.625-inch platform sandal
- Earned the APMA Seal of Acceptance
- Shock-absorbing EVA footbed
Cons
- One- to two-week break-in period
Key Specs
- Best for: Dressier events, everyday wear
- Sizes: 5–12 in medium and wide widths
- Features: Adjustable forefoot and ankle straps, molded EVA footbed, 2-inch heel height, real leather
The Vionic Solana Strappy Platform Sandal is a fisherman-style sandal with a platform that gives you height without skimping on balance and stability. Vionic is known for its commitment to designing fashionable shoes that are also comfortable and supportive, and this shoe makes it easy to dress up without sacrificing foot health. The adjustable forefoot and ankle strap use hook-and-loop closures for a great fit, and the slingback strap helps stabilize the foot.
This sandal has a molded footbed made of EVA foam, which means this shoe has a little bounce and absorbs the shock of each step. The deep heel cup helps prevent overpronation (a condition in which your foot rolls inward), and the flexibility of the foam means the wearer can move in a more natural way. The Vionic Solana Strappy Platform Sandal is a 1.625-inch platform that lifts slightly into a 2-inch heel. The straps of the upper shoe are also made of real leather.
It may take up to two weeks to break in this sandal, and Vionic recommends wearing it for no more than one or two hours at a time during the first week of wear.
Best Cushioning
Clarks Mira Bay
Pros
- Multilayer, cushioned sole
- Good shock absorption
- Adjustable upper shoe
Cons
- Too slippery for use as a water shoe
- Half-sizes unavailable in larger sizes
Key Specs
- Best for: Cushioning, long walks, hikes
- Sizes: Women’s 5–12 in medium and wide widths
- Features: Buckle straps with hook-and-loop closures, slip-resistant rubber sole, high-density foam, platform heel
When it comes to comfort, the multilayer sole of the Clarks Mira Bay sandal stood out for its cushioning, and we chose it for the sandal for wide feet with the best cushioning. This multilayer sole has a slip-resistant rubber heel as well as a lightweight midsole. This is topped with a high-density foam, which absorbs shock and provides cushioning for the foot. The top layer of the sole is Clarks’ unique CushionSoft material, which offers bounce to encourage rebound with each step.
The Mira Bay has a fully adjustable upper, which has a buckle with hook-and-loop closures on the forefoot, ankle, and back of the foot. These straps are made of soft and breathable nylon.
Because this sandal offers a lot of cushioning paired with good support, we think this is a great shoe for someone who is on their feet a lot throughout the day or who is looking for sandals for long walks or hikes.
Best Slide
Revitalign Kholo Slide Sandal
Pros
- Hands-free, slip-on sandal
- Fully adjustable upper shoe
- Orthotic grade footbed
- Earned APMA Seal of Approval
Cons
- Arch support may be too pronounced for some
Key Specs
- Best for: Slide, hands-free slip-on, everyday wear
- Sizes: Women’s 6–12 in medium and wide widths
- Features: Slip-on, fully adjustable hook-and-loop closure, orthopedic footbed, quick-dry materials
Looking for a slide sandal that actually fits wide feet? The Revitalign Kholo Slide Sandal is a standout choice. This shoe features an orthotic-grade footbed, designed to relieve plantar fasciitis and pain in the knees and back, along with molded arch support. The thoughtful design of this sandal has earned it the APMA Seal of Approval, and we think it’s an excellent choice for someone with mild foot pain.
This sandal has a fully adjustable upper shoe, which is made of two faux-leather straps with hook-and-loop closures. Our research found this sandal to have a wide toe box, making it a great choice for wider feet. Because this is a quick-drying shoe, it may be a good option for wearing to the beach or the pool.
The Revitalign Kholo Slide Sandal is available in women’s sizes 6 to 12 in medium and wide widths. It comes in black, gold, rose gold, pewter, and copper, and all colors have a metallic shine.
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