I’m slightly obsessed with summer. Case-in-point: I live on the East Coast, and probably 75 percent of my wardrobe is pretty much unwearable when the temperature dips below 70. In addition to a closet full of sundresses, tennis skirts, and tanks, and two drawers brimming with bikinis, I own a lot — and I mean an excessive amount  — of sandals. Of all the cushy options I own, there is one pair that has become a repeat offender during the summer months: The Freedom Moses Slide. And guess what? They are sustainable, smell like milk and honey (yes, seriously), and come in more than 100 colors and patterns. 

I ordered my first pair of Freedom Moses slides two summers ago. I needed a pair of sandals that were comfortable enough for all-day wear and could withstand all the summer extremities  — including chlorine-and-salt-water, grainy sand-coated toes (sorry). Sure, I could have gone with some of the other supermodel-beloved slides, including the uber-popular Birkenstock Evas, but I wanted something a little more unique and polished, and on first glance, the Freedom Moses slides checked both boxes.  

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The slides are available in tons of colors and patterns, from neutrals and bold brights to majorly attention-grabbing animal prints and whimsical tie-dyes. I am an incredibly indecisive individual, so choosing a single color from the appealing range of offerings was tough. With versatility in mind, I opted for one of the many neutral glitters and have zero regrets. When I took them out of the box, there was one major surprise: The buckle is faux. For me, this has never been an issue in terms of fit or comfort. Like the similar Birkenstock style, the Freedom Moses sandal offers a molded footbed. However, there is an added feature I really appreciate: A cross-hatched insole. This keeps your feet from sliding around, even when wet. The sole also offers great grip, so again, no slipping around, even on the sidewalk. 

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The slide is also incredibly lightweight, which is because they are “injected with air,” according to the brand. And, because I am still a kid at heart, the fact that they are infused with milk and honey-scented oils is another major selling point.

New York City-based stylist Samantha Brown gives the Freedom Moses a big stamp of approval. “I love a pair of rubber Birkenstocks, but Birks can feel a little bit chunky on the foot,” she tells InStyle. On the flip side, flip flops “can feel flimsy,” she adds. “These are a great beach or pool alternative that’s still waterproof. They’re very comfortable and substantial enough to walk around in when sightseeing or shopping,” she says. 

I was sort of iffy about whether this vegan PVC sandal could be worn for hours on end, but they immediately became my go-to for everything from beach and pool days to city strolls. I also questioned their longevity, as most flip-flops and plastic-type shoes tend to have a shelf-life of a single summer season. However, after two years of wear, my first pair has experienced very little tear. That’s not to say I haven’t felt the need to add to my Freedom Moses collection; this season I was gifted a pair for myself and my 7-year-old daughter, who opted for a pink and white heart print, and now we’re twinning. 

Convinced you need your own pair? (You do.) Grab your favorite color (or two) at Amazon; select colors and sizes are already selling out ahead of summer.

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