The 6 Best Flip Flops For Walking

The Clarks Breeze Sea sandals boast a near-perfect rating after more than 17,000 Amazon reviews, with shoppers raving that these cute yet comfortable flip flops feel "like you're walking on a cloud." They are also stylish, versatile, and incredibly well-made. They have a lightly contoured footbed that's padded with EVA foam and lined in soft fabric. "The name Cloudstepper is SO appropriate. Nothing else like them," one fan gushed about Clarks' cushy sandal line. "They actually seem to bounce your heel when it touches the ground." The strappy synthetic leather upper conceals an adjustable hook-and-loop strap for a good fit (something reviewers with narrow feet especially appreciated). A soft, woven toe post won't rub, and a sturdy sole made from waterproof synthetic rubber offers subtle traction.

• Available colors: 22
• Available sizes: 5 – 12

These orthotic flip flops have a contoured footbed with arch support that features a reflexology pattern with a toe bar on the insole, plus a deep heel cup that keeps your foot supported and secure. The wide straps — with a faux-leather finish for a dressier look — are lined with cushioned fabric to prevent friction-induced hot spots. "Great flip flop and quite comfortable. I have very flatfeet and must wear a goodarch support. These are very comfortable and make walking painless," noted one reviewer. Since these sandals provide a bit more support, they won't feel as squishy as a pure comfort pair but, as another review noted, "[They] support my foot as well as the very expensive orthotic sandals I have purchased in the past."

• Available colors: 22
• Available sizes: 6 – 11

These cute flip flops come with a seal of approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association, not to mention a 4.6-star rating on Amazon after more than 4,000 reviews. The cushioned insoles are designed to provide comfort and support across three axes: They grip the heel, offer good arch support, all while stabilizing your entire foot. Thin faux-leather straps accented with a gold-tipped bow all add up to one stylish flat sandal designed with lasting comfort in mind. Every part of the shoe that touches your foot is padded with soft microfiber; plus, they feature a woven fabric toe post for irritation-free wear. The rubber soles are waterproof and absorb shock while providing grip, thanks to a light traction grid on the bottom. Shoppers with high arches loved these, and one commented, "From the moment I took the sandals out of their box and put them on my feet, they felt broken in. I didn't have to wear them around awhile. No rubbing from the thong section. It is beautifully cushioned. The comfort level is beyond words."

• Available colors: 28
• Available sizes: 5 – 12

Rainbow leather sandals combine the iconic laidback, Californian surfer-style with soft, high-quality materials for one ultra-comfortable pair of flip flops. Made from soft nubuck leather with a leather-wrapped toe post, these sandals only gets more broken-in with time. The flat footbed is built to look like a classic sandal, and has solid arch support, while a rubber sole is lightweight and waterproof but provides light traction. Shoppers agreed that there was often a short break-in period, and that the end result was well worth the wear. "A necessary staple in everyones closet. Takes a while to break in, but once you do its like walking on clouds," one devotee wrote. "These fit exactly as expected, the strap is nice and thin. The more I wear them and get them immersed in water, the more they mold to my feet. The arch is very supportive," another fan reported. Considering a more traditional, wider strap? Check out the classic Rainbow flip flop as well.

• Available colors: 9
• Available sizes: 5.5-6.5 – 10.5-11.5

These comfortable flip flops are made from Crocs' famous proprietary foam that molds to your foot and is lightly contoured for just the right amount of support — plus, the massage beads on the extra-wide footbed provide comfort with each step. This pair of sandals has a waterproof, lightweight synthetic outsole that offers impressive sneaker-like traction. Out of 15,000 reviews, over 200 Amazon shoppers weighed in that they were good for walking. "On a whim I wore them on a long walk with my dog. They held up perfectly! They were comfortable for the entire hour I wore them, with no rubbing between the toes. They also were easy to walk in, and didn't threaten to slip off like other flip flops sometimes do, even when they got wet from walking in damp grass," one fan explained. "I even ran in them, and while running in flip flops is obviously a dumb idea, they stayed on perfectly."

• Available colors: 17
• Available sizes: 6 – 15

The OluKai Ohana flip flop is a premium sandal you’ll never take off. It has a molded EVA foam insole with a specialty anatomical footbed that’s engineered to be comfortable for hours on end. "Your wallet might whine a little, but your feet will thank you over and over (and over) again," one reviewer pointed out. The straps are made from quick-drying synthetic materials that are lined in a soft jersey knit. Every pair is water-resistant and quick-drying, so chafing becomes a thing of the past. The rubber soles are non-marking, as well, and have a good traction grid that extends all the way to the edges. "I walked many miles in these during a vacation to Bermuda, along the beach, climbing coral cliffs (IN FLIP FLOPS!)" one shopper was amazed to report, adding, "They never slid off, had great traction, and are super comfortable. We joke that they are my mountain climbing flip flops."

• Available colors: 46
• Available sizes: 5 – 12