These are made with Allbirds’ proprietary SweetFoam®, a sugarcane-based EVA material (rather than a plastic-based EVA), and they feel similar to Birkenstock Arizonas in terms of plushness. Neither Eddy or Lwany wear the shoes in showers however, so I tested them to see how they’d fare at my gym. Size range: 5 to 16 | Material: Proprietary SweetFoam®, made with sugarcane-based green EVA and recycled polyester | Design details: Open toe with one adjustable Velcro strap | Price: $$Īllbirds Sugar Sliders were brought up by two of our experts - shoe brand Either/Or co-owner Emily Eddy and petite newsletter writer Lwany - for their sustainable materials and cushion-y feel. I frequently wear mine out to picnics, on beach days, and on warm-weather walks around the city. Another selling point for the Arizonas is that they double as casual footwear - justifying the slightly higher price point. “When I used them in London during a shower in the arrivals lounge, I just wiped them dry with the towel once I was done and they were good to go back in my backpack.” When I tested them at my gym’s shower, they dried by the time I was dressed and ready to pack them up. Frankie’s on the Park founder Lisa Burik packs pairs for her daughters, who go to sleepaway camp, because they’re “great for the rustic walk from cabin to shower house and hold their own in the showers.” Burik, who’s had a pair herself for at least three years now, adds that they “dry in no time, especially if left in the sun for a moment.” This makes them especially “easy to toss in my bag,” says Summer Hull, travel blogger and director of travel content at the Points Guy. Size range: W 4 to 12.5, M 6 to 13.5 with narrow and wide options | Material: EVA | Design details: Open-toe with two adjustable straps | Price: $$īirkenstock’s waterproof version of their classic Arizona shoe came up the most among our experts.

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