I generally pack a few pairs of shoes when I travel to Europe in the summer, but these inevitably end up being my daily go-to. The simple slide shoe keeps me walking for miles without any agitation, thanks to the brand’s signature cork-latex footbed, and the leather straps never cut into the foot. Since it’s a sandal, it’s generally cooler than a closed-toe option for those 90-plus-degrees days pounding the steamy, cobblestone streets. They are also good to go straight out of the box (no breaking in required), and get even better over time, conforming to your own distinct foot shape. I have never had a blister wearing these! I have style mine with everything from jeans and T-shirts in Helsinki to designer sundresses in Paris.
Sizes: 35–43 EU, in medium and wide
Colors: Black/black, habana leather, and more
Materials: Leather upper and lining/synthetic sole
What customers are saying: “These are my wife’s favorite sandals. She bought her first pair when we were vacationing in Nashville 5 years ago. We were walking a lot and her feet were hurting. We walked into a Birkenstock store and she loved the style, fit and feel, of these sandals, so she bought them. She instantly fell in love with them.”