I had an honest look at my shoe closet the other day and picked out my three favorites of summer 2026. I haven’t abandoned my Topo Atmos for daily walks, or my soft footbed Birkenstock Arizonas as my kick-around house shoes, but these three deserve much-earned praise. 

1. Ugg Goldenstar platform sandal: I wore these all over downtown Indy for a conference in June. Finding an all-day casual sandal that supports the arches, cushions the heel and envelopes the bunions is a total win–plus they look slightly nicer than Keens! The “Golden” line of Ugg footwear features clogs, shoes and sandals all with the same supportive footbed. Find a pair in sizes 5-12, medium width for $75-120 from Ugg, Zappos & Amazon.

2. Hoka Solimar sneakers: I’ve tried the Bondi and other thicker-soled Hokas, but prefer a more connected-to-the-ground feeling, especially at the gym for weights classes and Zumba. The Solimar features a 4mm heel to toe drop, decent arch support, and a wide-enough toe box without looking like a clown shoe. Available in sizes 5-11, medium & wide width for $125 from Hoka, Zappos & Nordstrom.

3. Project Cloud Emilee: As state in the video, these easy, breezy MJs are not for long-term wear–especially if you have severe RA. I first spotted them on a friend’s feet at a wedding shower. They’re a perfect casual dress shoe for such occasions and go with just about everything. I find myself choosing them for church and out to dinner when my toes aren’t pedicured. I feel I’ve gotten my money’s worth with these cuties. Available in sizes 5.5-11 for $45 from Amazon.

By the way, the fun top is the Owen striped tank by Evereve!