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“I spent two weeks in Bali and walked soooo much.” —one happy reviewer

As a Deputy Editorial Director for BuzzFeed’s shopping team, I love to get into the weeds of why a product’s worth the money by deep diving into customer reviews, and product-testing as much as possible.

Whether you're on the hunt for new summer sandals or told yourself after last summer that you needed to wear some shoes with actual support, we've got you. There are supportive arches, deep heel cups, cushioned straps, and other features worth considering from brands you know, like Birkenstock and Croc, and others that maybe aren't on your radar just yet. 

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Promising review: "Amazingly comfortable! I have a hard time wearing flip-flops because they give little or no support. However, these flip-flops are so supportive that I walked four miles in them without even thinking about my feet!" —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $33.90+ (available in sizes 5–11 and 18 colors).

Promising review (medium/narrow width): "Great summer flip-flops. This is my third pair of Honolulu EVA flip-flops. I love the arch support. I have several pairs of Birkenstock sandals, but these are my favorite everyday pair." —Andrew T.

Get them from Birkenstock for $34.95 (available in women's sizes 4/4.5–12/12.5 and men's sizes 6/6.5–13/13.5, and four colors). 

Promising review: "Walking on cushiony clouds!!! I LOVE Crocs but I don’t love the look of them when I wear summer outfits. These were the jackpot!!! I only wear sandals and flip-flops all summer and these are definitely my new favorite!! Soooo cushiony and comfy!!! I will be buying in more colors!!" —Maven

Get them from Amazon for $29.95+ (available in sizes 4–11 and 14 colors). 

Btw, reviewers with plantar fasciitis and flat feet swear by these. 

Promising review: "These are a little pricey for rubber flip flops, HOWEVER, they are very much more than just that. I love the arch support, so it doesn’t feel like they’re just flat cardboard. They will definitely last a long time. They’re easy to pack, versatile, and waterproof, making them an awesome shoe for summertime and traveling. I got the black so they stay clean and can be dressed up a little too. Highly recommend, they’re such a good staple shoe!" —Kasey

Get them from Amazon for $40+ (available in sizes 5–16 and in 16 colors). 

Promising reviews: "These are so comfortable, and they did feel like walking on clouds! So much cushion along with arch support!! This is the most amazing pair of flip-flops I’ve ever worn. I highly recommend these! I have high arches that cause painful calluses. I highly recommend if you want supreme comfort!!" —C.

"I purchased these for our trip to India. I wanted something as stylish as possible that was comfortable, supportive, and had a suede type insole (my feet sweat and this is a must for a sandal I need to haul ass in). These definitely checked all the boxes!!" —Sean Patterson

Get them from Amazon for $45+ (available in sizes 5–12 and 13 colors).

Promising review: "I love these flip-flops so much, I had to purchase a second pair! When I say they are the best, I am not exaggerating. I suffer from foot pain and have nearly no arch, so I need shoes with support. I love flip-flops and have worn many over the years that have given me nothing but pain and discomfort. I decided to take a chance and order these shoes since it was advertised to give arch support. Imagine my surprise when they arrived, and they actually did what they advertised! The comfort, style, and durability are unreal! I wear these flip-flops every day now. They feel better than my best arch support slippers, sneakers, and shoes, plus they look so cute!!" —Angel

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in sizes 5–12 and 28 colors). 

Promising review: "I CANNOT RAVE ENOUGH ABOUT THIS FLIP-FLOP!! I spent two weeks in Bali and walked / traveled soooo much and these were what I lived in! They are the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn in my life, period. They are durable, like walking on a cloud, so incredibly wonderfully light, great for the beach, great for walking, I even did some form of hiking in them. Not kidding, these saved my life. I don’t know what I would have done without them. My partner had blisters from her Rainbow sandals, which cost way more than these and weren’t nearly as comfortable. A must buy!" —samantha

Get them from Amazon for $34.95+ (available in sizes 5–11 and in 14 styles).

Promising review: "This is the third pair I’ve purchased in about 15 years. I live in flip-flops (southern California) and wear these shoes out. What eventually gets worn out is the sole, but they last about five years or so. I love the arch support. I have rather high arches though, so if you don’t you might find them uncomfortable. They broke in super easy. Bought my new pair and wore them for two days straight at Disneyland." —Sarah L. De Busk

Get them from Amazon for $80 (available in sizes 5–18 and dozens of styles).

Promising review: "Just bought my second and third pairs. The first is two years old and not worn down at all. I wear custom orthotics in my shoes to avoid pain, but these are good on their own." —Catherine Sanford

Get them from Amazon for $41.99+ (available in sizes 6–11 and 27 colors).

Promising review: "My first pair of Clarks and I absolutely love them! These are without a doubt the most comfortable sandals I’ve ever owned. I ordered a second pair in khaki color. I will definitely buy other colors when I can afford it."—love2read

Get them from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in sizes 5–12 and tons of colors).

Promising review: "Best sandals I've ever purchased. Super comfortable, even when walking in them for many hours. Dressier than most flip-flops. Most shoes that are comfortable are really unattractive, but not these. Expensive, but worth it!" —cjkotro

Get them from Amazon for $79.94+ (available in sizes 5–14, including wide and narrow sizes, and dozens of styles)

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