Your shoes and socks always end up getting drenched (and by extension, smelly) when you get caught in a drizzle or worse, and it’s never a good feeling during a commute. Don't you wish you had water-friendly sandals to aid in your watery walks?
Sandals give your toes more freedom with their style and silhouette, which are also versatile enough to wear when it’s hot and sunny. A tropical country like the Philippines only ever experiences rain or shine, after all, so it makes sense to invest in pieces you can use for either—or both, at the same time, you know those days. Here are 10 stylish, water-friendly, investment-worthy pairs you can wear all year round.
SHOP: 10 Colorful Sandals That You Can Wear Rain or Shine
1. BIRKENSTOCK EVA Sandal Arizona
Whether it's for the rainy-day commute around the Metro, hangouts at the beach, or weekly errand-slash grocery run, you won't go wrong with wearing Birkenstocks' EVA Arizona Sandals. This pair is made of ultra-lightweight and highly-flexible EVA which means they're waterproof, so you don't have to worry about getting them wet when it unexpectedly rains. The EVA Sandals Arizona in purple makes a pretty pair to add to your collection.
EVA Sandal Arizona, P2814 to P3790, BIRKENSTOCK, Available online and Zalora
2. CLN Feather Flat Sandals
Weatherproof? Check. Eye-catching? Very much so. Affordable? Triple yes. What pair are we talking about, you ask? It's the Feather Flat Sandals from CLN. The pair, especially the bright lilac and lime ones, will definitely catch anyone's attention. They feature two bands with a ruched detail plus a band around the heel to prevent them from slipping away from your foot when it gets wet. The Feather Flat Sandals are available for as low as P399—you can even cop two for only P499!
Feather Flat Sandals. P399, CLN, Available online
3. MALAYA SWIM Laiya Sandals
Your footwear doesn’t have to be as gloomy as the skies during this season. Local brand Malaya Swim's Laiya Sandals are that touch of sunshine at your feet under the rainy weather with its playful, wide all-genuine, colored leather straps—the same straps that can keep your feet in place during your travels. The pairs feature water-friendly EVA soles and are wide-feet friendly. They're super comfortable and lightweight; perfect to wear with your daintiest dresses or shorts and tank tops, heck, even swimsuits during your beach escapades.
Laiya Sandals, P2190, MALAYA SWIM, Available online
4. FLIPSIDE Mindy Sandals
If you want just the right amount of chunky in your footwear, we got you. Or rather, Flipside’s Mindy Sandals do. They’re casual sandals that are more on the minimalist side in terms of design, but eye-catching nonetheless. And instead of the buckles, they have velcro straps for easy opening and closure. The pairs are also made from waterproof EVA material. They’re available in three colors: Blush Pink, Navy Blue, and Black.
Mindy Sandals, P300, FLIPSIDE, Shopee and Lazada
5. FREEDOM MOSES Sugar
You know how your pairs can emit an odor through constant wear? Not with this Freedom Moses pair. The Sugar pairs are infused with artificial oils to make them smell like milk and honey. And not only that, but they're equipped with two, flexible PVC straps with a great grip, plus fixed buckles to secure your feet in their "ultimate footbed". Freedom Moses slides are 100% vegan, water-friendly, and made to last so you can wear them all year round, rain or shine. Jump through puddles in this sunny, eye-popping yellow colorway.
Sugar, P2195, FREEDOM MOSES, Available online
6.SALT-WATER Original
If you want to look effortlessly stylish while walking on wet pavements, then snag a pair from Salt-Water. The American footwear brand is known for its waterproof leather sandals—yup, genuine leather that is coated with water sealant—so it’s timeless, sturdy, and functional in and out of water wear. The Original also comes with rust-proof brass knuckles, which are fastened on the ankle strap that makes for a steady and secure fit.
Salt-Water Original, P3995, SALT-WATER, Available online
7. TEVA Midform Universal Sandals
There’s a rainbow always after the rain. Heck, even during, when you’ve got these vibrant, rainbow-colored pairs of Midform Universal Sandals from Teva. The durable rubber outsole and lightweight EVA-foam midsole are painted white, but the fun starts with its recycled and quick-drying straps decked in the colors of the rainbow as homage to the classic Pride palette, which you can adjust to your liking. Peep that instant height boost, too.
Midform Universal Sandals, P2915, TEVA, Available online
8. MELISSA Air Bubble Platform
It's the height advantage for us. You'd be avoiding wet pavements and even very shallow puddles completely while looking like you've come straight out of a Bratz movie with the Air Bubble Platform jelly pairs from Melissa. The rain might be cool but your pairs, especially in this pink and lilac colorway, are way way cooler. The Air Bubble Platform will also keep your feet in place with straps over your foot and at the back. Plus it'll smell and feel like bubblegum, thanks to its Melflex material.
Air Bubble Platform, P4995, MELISSA, Available online, Shopee, and Lazada
9. FLIPSIDE Santana Sandals
We just can’t get enough of Flipside’s wide range of affordable pairs perfect for the ever-so-crazy Manila weather, so we just had to include two of Flipside’s babies on our list. These Santana Sandals are worthy of being the second one—what with not just one, two, but three straps with adjustable buckles, a soft footbed, arch support, and a slip-resistant sole to keep you steady on wet pavements. We’re loving the Santana Sandals in the prettiest pink hue.
Santana Sandals, P300, FLIPSIDE, Shopee.
10. BENCH Women’s Sandals
Got stranded and need a water-ready pair ASAP? You can just head over to the nearest Bench outpost and look for their range of stylish yet durable sandals that can last you through rainy day commutes. Search for these Women’s Sandals in this solid, pastel pink shade. The cute pair is equipped with a double strap plus an ankle strap with a snap fastening for a tight grip on your foot. They’re also made with EVA material, so you know it’s going to be durable and water-friendly.
Women’s Sandals, P399, BENCH, Available online
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