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- Pros: Fit improves with wear, timeless design
- Cons: Lacks a secure backstrap
With foam cushioning, a suede lining, and earthy colorways, a pair of Birkenstocks will last you through plenty of vacations, errands, and walks around the park. But it’s the cork footbed’s design that Paulina Piekarska, DPM, a foot and ankle specialist and surgeon at Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute St. Vincent’s Medical Center, likes the most. Arizonas mold to your feet over time, for a close fit and extra support right where you need it the most.
Just as comfy, but a little more chic, the Arizona Big Buckle is another editor go-to. “I have high arches, but I can walk all around New York City in these with no problems,” says one SELF editor. “I love that all three straps are adjustable, so my feet don’t slide around in them. Plus, the big buckles make them feel a little fancier than the traditional Arizona!”
- Available sizes: EU 36 to 42 | Available widths: medium/narrow and regular/wide | Heel-to-toe drop: N/A | Weight: 10 ounces | Available colors: 4 options