After a long, dark winter, spring has finally arrived. It is time to put away the boots and make way for cute flats, chic sneakers, and summery sandals. Luckily, HuffPost reader-beloved shoe brand Merrell has one of the comfiest and cushiest-looking sandals we have ever seen in fun pastel colorways. Best of all, it is much more affordable than some of its pricier counterparts.
Merrell Speed Fusion Sport RMX Sandals
These sporty sandals are available in five different color combinations, each one cuter than the last, in sizes 5 to 11. They just might be the perfect sporty sandal, offering a pleasing blend of style, comfort, and functionality for all your spring and summer adventures. They are made with lightweight and breathable vegan waterproof materials like recycled webbing, microfiber, and mesh. A velcro hook-and-loop ankle closure makes it easy to slip them on and off while keeping you stable.
Soft Lycra lining and a cushy foam insole ensure that these sandals are extra supportive and bouncy. One reviewer even called them springy. A durable sticky rubber outsole offers plenty of traction and can help you avoid slips, all while looking absolutely fabulous. Eagle-eyed shoppers will notice that these sandals look strikingly similar to Sorel's cult-fave Kinetic Impact sandals, which at $140 are close to double the price. You can purchase these sandals for $90 at Merrell or $90 at Amazon.
Reviewers note that they are great for people with wide feet and high arches and consistently emphasize the shoe's high comfort factor. If you are looking to fill a gap in your warm-weather shoe rotation, then let these Merrell cuties slide on into your closet.
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Keen Whisper Lattice Closed-Toe Sandals
These provide great support and a secure fit, said Reckles of the Keen Whisper Lattice sandals. They are 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 to 12 for $120 at Amazon or $120 at Keen.
Skechers Slip-In Go Walk Arch Fit Sandals
If you do not 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 are constructed of cool, breathable material. Available in three colors and women's sizes 5 to 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 them for $76 at Amazon or $85 at Skechers.
Chacos Z Cloud Cushioned Strap Sandal
Milman also 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. Women's sandals are $105 at Chacos and men's are $105 at REI.
