Without mentioning a particular shoe brand, I think it's safe to say we're all familiar with a certain sandal *hint hint* featuring a contoured cork footbed. In all honesty, I was never big into the trend until recently, when I spotted a similar style for under-$20 at Walmart. Enter, the double-buckle Time and Tru Platform Footbed Sandals [1] ($17), with almost exclusively five-star reviews. Curious to see if I'd be into them, I thought, "what the heck," and added the tan colorblock design to my virtual shopping cart. My honest thoughts, ahead.

What I Like About These Sandals

I'm surprised by how much I like these casual sandals [2]. When I added them to my cart, a part of me wondered if its overwhelmingly positive ratings were too good to be true, but — spoiler alert — they're not. I put them on just minutes after they arrived at my doorstep and proceeded to wear them all day while working from home to get the full experience. I was taken aback by how quickly the memory-foam footbed adjusted to the shape of my foot, so that when I slid it off and slid it back on, it was perfectly molded to my foot and thus, super comfortable.

What Occasion Are These Sandals Good For?

These comfortable sandals [3] are the definition of versatile. I can see myself slipping them on to take my dog for a walk just as frequently as I will to wear 'em for a day on the town with friends with denim shorts [4] and a cropped T-shirt.

What's Worth Noting About These Sandals

Before you add this set to your cart, there are a few important factors to note. First: The reviewers are right that these sandals run a bit big. Depending on the brand, I'm usually a size 9.5 or 10, but I heeded shopper recommendations and ordered a size 9 — they fit perfectly.

Another thing that may or may not be a deal-breaker for you is that they're heavy, which was why a small percentage of shoppers decided to return them. This didn't bother me since I still think they're super comfortable, but I understand why it could be a deal-breaker.

And finally, the colour of these sandals look different IRL than they do in the photo. On the website, the sandal is a mix of light brown, cream and dark brown, but in reality, the dark brown is olive green.

Would I Recommend These Sandals?

Yes! Assuming you've noted that they run big, are on the heavy side, and aren't exactly the colour they look online, they're certainly a great dupe for more expensive versions. I can't give them fine stars because it's evident they're not perfect, but I know I'm about to wear these on repeat this summer — so four stars it is.

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