The Best Birkenstock Dupes for Comfy Footwear on a Budget

The most recognizable and widely loved Birkenstock style, the Arizona features two wide straps, adjustable buckles, and a signature contoured footbed. Since launching in 1973, many consider it one of the best slide sandals ever. However, TikTok fashion hounds who don't want to pay $100+ for a pair have cracked the code with hauls of dupes under $50.

With 4,000+ 5-star reviews on Cushionaire, the CUSHIONAIRE Lane Cork Footbed Sandals offer a comfortable fit right out of the box. Reviewers who've trekked around in them share that they hold up beautifully. Our own R&S score is a very enthusiastic 4.7 out of 5.

We consider this shoe the best Birkenstock Arizona dupe for anyone with a complicated shoe size because it comes in wide width and half sizes. You can also choose from 13 colors that are popular among today's trending buckle sandals.  

One of our favorite '90s-era trends, this closed-toe wonder is having a resurgence with the rise of trending clog shoes in general. The Boston is a cozy, transitional style that's perfect for those fall and winter weeks before the boots need to come out.

After kicking around in a few styles, we picked the Quince Water Repellent Suede Clog Mule as our Birkenstock Boston dupe for its incredible comfort and durability. In our opinion, there's virtually no difference between this Birkenstock clogs dupe and the real thing aside from the fact that these comfy fakes are about half the price. Quince's pair even uses the same shape and high-quality materials. The leather comes from an eco-minded tannery.

Having worn actual Boston clogs before, we did note that Quince's Suede Clog Mule runs slightly larger with no option for half sizes. Between the amazing feel and fit and three neutral colors that go with everything, we give these clogs a solid 4.85 out of 5. Get $30 off your purchase when you join the Quince email list. 

If you're like a lot of younger fashion followers, you may have only learned that Birkenstock does a single-strap sandal variation of the Arizona called the Madrid when the Project Cloud viral dupe blew up. Like the true Madrid, these faux Birkenstock sandals are sleek, minimalist single-strap slides that are perfect for everyday wear.

Our personal impression of the Project Cloud Ibiza Birkenstock dupe is that we can barely tell the difference. We love that the substantial-feeling molded cork beds create a very stable, custom fit while still remaining very lightweight. We also love the nine colors, ranging from neutral to bold. A touch we didn't see coming is that the metal strap buckles come in different hues (gold and silver). These anti-slip, easy-to-live-in dupes earn a 4.3 out of 5 from us.

We couldn't turn down an opportunity to try out a Birkenstock sandals dupe with a toe loop. Perfect for casual summer outfits or vacation wardrobes when you want a little extra foot security, the real Mayari sandal is beloved for its open design and strappy crisscross toe loop. After seeing that the CUSHIONAIRE Women's Luna Cork Footbed Sandal With +Comfort had 4.5 out of 5 stars at Walmart, we knew we had to try these knockoff Birkenstocks. While most Walmart reviewers praise the cute style, great price, and good heel support, we found it impressive that someone from a podiatry office in the review section shared that this is the type of sandal they recommend to patients in real life.

We actually rank the CUSHIONAIRE Luna a little higher than Walmart's average because of the contoured footbeds and adjustable straps that make keeping these shoes on your feet easy without lifting your heels as you walk. With vegan suede, half sizes, wide widths, and more than 20 color options, Luna fully earns our 4.85 rating.

Many regard the Gizeh as one of the only thong-style sandals out there that doesn't torture your big toe's webbing. The Gizeh is a sleek, iconic style that converts to casual wear, beach days, or lightly formal summer looks. They rank among our best sandals for wide feet that look dainty under a sundress.

We found an incredible Birkenstock sandals dupe available in 12+ earthy colors. The Leah Cork Footbed Thong Sandal has gone viral with 600+ 5-star reviews on Cushionaire. The Leah features a fully cushioned and contoured leather insole, super-soft vegan upper, flexible cork bottom with premium traction, and adjustable straps that all make for happy trekking. This dupe also comes in wide widths and uses sizing similar to Birkenstocks.

"I have Birks and these are every bit as comfortable," shares Lauren Yates (verified reviewer). The R&S team gives the Leah thong sandals 4.35 out of 5 stars.

We had to wrap up our list of the best Birkenstock dupes with a splashy, playful, and sporty option, perfect for pool days, beach trips, or everyday errands. While most people think of Birkenstock’s textured sandals first, the brand also offers waterproof EVA slides made with ethylene vinyl acetate for a lightweight, flexible fit packed with cushioning and footbed support.

We ran to fill our cart after finding out that Target sells a $10 EVA dupe in six colors (check out that hot pink). The Women's Neida EVA Two Band Footbed Slide Sandals - Shade & Shore™ offer the same protected footbed and lightweight design as the original. Among Target shoppers who've bought them, 81% say they recommend them. They also have 4.5 out of 5 stars on the Target website based on nearly 8,000 reviews.

"I have walked over 20k steps in these, day after day, all over the world, and while my friends had blisters with their name-brand shoes, my feet were astoundingly comfortable," shares a Target reviewer named Ellie. 

Our advice is to size down if you're between sizes because these slides run a little large. Consider snagging a few different colors with this Target promo code.