If you’ve been in the market for a pair of iconic, two-strap buckle sandals, you may already know the brand-name option can run you over $150. In this economy with sky-high gas prices? We think not. Thankfully, we’ve seen so many deals this week, and amongst the goodies lie beloved, supportive, easy-to-wear, unisex sandals that reviewers say are even more comfortable than real Birkenstocks 👀. And best of all? You can snag a bunch of colors and sizes on sale — with the best deal being on the classic browns for just under $18!
Longtime fans of Birkenstock say these affordable kicks don’t just look “identical” to the name brand but feel just as supportive if not better.
Coming in women’s sizes 6-14 and men’s sizes 3.5-12.5, these unisex slides will soon become your most-worn pair of sandals. Reminiscent of the Birkenstock “Arizona” style, reviewers say these shoes feel great on the feet.
“The arch support and comfort are far better than my expensive sandals!” one writes. “They are light weight & support arches. As good as Birkenstock & more affordable,” wrote another. Shopper Jaycee says the kicks are “actually more comfortable for a fraction of the cost” of the brand-name option, joking, “I’m sad about how much I spent on them when these existed all along.”
In fact, many reviewers speak to the superior support of these insoles, noting added support in the heel. “I prefer the fit and comfort of these dupes to the originals, because I was never comfortable with the lowered heel of the Birkenstocks,” one review said. “The small cork heel gives me just enough lift without it being a flat shoe,” added another.
They have a natural cork insole and an anti-slip outsole that demands little to no break-in time — making them perfect for summer travel.
Many speak to how comfortable the shoes are for long-term wear, on long days to the beach or walking miles around sightseeing. Shopper Becca who brought the sandals to Las Vegas and Disney World says the shoes got a ton of wear as “they were comfier than my regular Adidas sneakers.”
“I feel like after only a few wears they’re already molding to my feet and are even that much more comfortable,” one review said. The two straps are made from a vegan material reviewers say is super soft and even “felt like” and are adjustable to ensure the right fit.
If you’re in the market for a new pair of summer kicks but don’t want to drop a ton of dough, snag a pair (or two) of these affordable sandals today.
Summer is coming and your feet and wallet will thank you for grabbing a pair of these sandals for under $20. Check out some of these 5-star reviews of the Odoly two-strap sandals.
“These sandals were AMAZING!!! So stylish, cute, and comfortable! I am writing this review because I wore the sandals with and without socks for a few days on the Vegas Strip. Tens of thousands of steps later and many miles walked I had no foot pain whatsoever! If you’ve ever been there, you know it is hard to spend a few days exploring without any blisters or foot pain! I’ll admit that I wasn’t sure if they would be able to handle all the walking, but for $20 and an almost identical look to a well-known name brand sandal, these deserve an A+++ rating! Highly recommend, and I hope they last a while!
PS: sizing didn’t seem to be a huge issue, but this may be worth noting. I bought an 8-8.5 at first and then a 9 because I was curious what the difference would be. When I tried them each on, the fit was just about identical. It was so hard to tell the difference, and it was even hard to make a choice on which pair to keep after adjusting both buckles. The difference was so hard to tell, if there even was a difference. (Both pairs said 40 on the bottom.) I am normally an 8.5 in shoe sizes and ended up keeping the 8-8.5. They fit just fine and I had no issues with the shoes being too small.
EDIT: I wore these for an entire day at Disney World at Hollywood Studios and guess what, no foot pain whatsoever! I ended up wearing them to Magic Kingdom later in my trip too because they were comfier than my regular Adidas sneakers :D” — Becca
“I’m a travel agent and do several resort/site inspections. So my feet get to moving lol. On an average day of visits, I can clock in about 14,000 steps between 9 am and 2 pm and sometimes even more. These are comfortable and I’ve brought this kind of shoe more than once. My last pair lasted me 8 years, 2 passports & countless site inspections and even a trek up the pyramids in Egypt. So yeah, I love these for walking. ” — Antoinette Howard
“I usually don’t write a lot of reviews, but I wanted to be able to help others by giving a real clear review of the ODOLY sandals. First, let me say that I had the ball of my foot operated on in 2003, and my foot has never been the same. I usually wear sneakers or flat sandals and for years I have always worn SOFTBED Birkenstocks. Now, the last TWO pairs of Birkenstocks that I had were horrible, they were not only falling apart, but they were very uncomfortable as well during the break in period. If you have ever worn Birkenstocks, you know they have a break in period, as with any sandal/shoe really. I think Birkenstocks quality has gone down tremendously.
[…] ****I must tell you that these ODOLY’S are exceptional. They are comfortable, they fit true to size, and these sandals are way better than the last two Birkenstocks that I had. If you don’t wear the ODOLY’S all day like me, you probably won’t even have to deal with any discomfort with the break in period. Since I do wear them from morning to night, I did experience a little discomfort during this break in period, but I think that is totally normal, with any sandal/shoe. It was well worth it though because I not only saved money for the over-priced Birkenstocks, but I now have a sandal that is BETTER than the Birkenstocks for sure! It was important to me to leave this review if I can help anyone else that has foot issues and needs a comfortable sandal. Thank you ODOLY for making such wonderful, comfortable, exceptional sandals.” — RaeRae (This review has been edited for length. Read the full review.)
Looking for more summer-ready comfortable kicks? HuffPost Shopping asked professional dog walkers for their favorite pairs, which also happen to be on sale.
Skechers slip-in Go Walk Arch Fit sandals (21% off)
If you don't want to struggle into a pair of sandals with buckles and straps, Reckles likes the Skechers Go Walk Arch Fit slip-ons that are easy to slide into and, in her words, are a good water shoe. "These provide support and comfort [and] they're constructed of cool, breathable material," she said. Available in three colors and women's sizes 5-12, these machine-washable and medium-width sandals feature expandable, stretchy straps and a quilted "Goga Mat" cushioned footbed, which the brand calls responsive with a shock-absorbing outer sole. Find this in three colors and women's sizes 5-12. They're 21% off right now on Amazon, and on a whopping buy-one-get-one 50% off sale at Skechers.
Chacos Z Cloud cushioned strap sandal (25% off)
Rover dog walker Rachel Millman recommended Chacos as a brand to explore, so we selected the Z/Cloud sandal, a more cushioned version of the brand’s classic “Z” shoe that features an extra layer of ultra-soft polyurethane on the mid-sole. Like many of Chaco's sandals, they promise a truly customized and secure fit thanks to the criss-crossed adjustable straps that wrap around the top of the foot and midsole. They have a treaded rubber outsole and come in sizes for both men and women, along with tons of strap colors and patterns. Get them for 25% off.
Keen Whisper Lattice closed-toe sandals
"These provide great support and a secure fit," Rover dog sitter/walker Kimberly Reckles said of the Keen Whisper Lattice sandals, a hybrid shoe that uses stretchy criss-cross straps to hug the foot and features a lightweight foam cushioning footbed for a contoured fit and all-day support. Reckles also appreciates how the Whisper Lattices slip on easily, are great in water and are easy to clean. You can find these comfy sandals in four colorways and women's whole and half sizes 5-12.
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