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Podiatrists Agree: These Are the Best Sandals With Arch Support
Apr 25, 2025
Gone are the days of sweating in heavy sneakers and tripping over flimsy flip-flops. You need the best sandals with arch support—a.k.a. pairs that let your feet breathe, but are still sturdy underfoot.
Good arch support can make your shoes feel more comfortable (even if you’re walking or standing all day long) and prevent achiness from plantar fasciitis, Amy DeGirolamo, DPM, a podiatrist at Florida Foot and Ankle Associates in Miami, tells SELF. Even if you don’t deal with pain, you may still benefit from wearing sandals with more structure—say, if you have flat feet.
And they aren’t all chunky orthopedic pairs, either. We found cute, expert- and editor-approved options that you’ll want to wear on repeat. Take your pick!

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Shop the best sandals with arch support

If you’re ready to put some extra spring in your step on your summer strolls, check out our favorite sandals with arch support below.

Best Overall: Chaco Z/1 Classic Sandals

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Z/1 Classic Sandals

Nick Cutri, DPT, physical therapist and founder of MOTI Physiotherapy in Los Angeles, recommends Chaco sandals because they’re supportive, but have a more minimalist profile. The footbed on the Z/1 Classic is contoured to the shape of your foot and has a lift in the arch that helped it earn the seal of approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). The seal is only awarded to shoes that podiatrists have found to be good for your feet, so you know you’re getting a solid sandal.
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