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By Kit DillonUpdated
Weʼve added our recommendations for a wheeled cooler, leather flip-flops, and surf shirts, as well as bikini-shopping advice and more.
Indosole ESSNTLS Flip Flops (womenʼs)
Good quality, discreet looks
These stylish beach sandals come in a wide range of colors. Careful, though: Indosole sizes tend to run a little small.
$45 from Indosole
Indosole ESSNTLS Flip Flops (menʼs)
Good quality, discreet looks
These are the same as the womenʼs version but cut a bit wider; we still think they run a little smaller than regular shoe sizes.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beach-umbrellas-chairs-and-accessories/#flip-flops
$45 from Indosole
There’s no reason to bring your best sandals to the beach. This is especially true if you’re going on vacation and you don’t want to pack heavy or bulky sandals. We think the menʼs and womenʼs Indosole ESSNTLS Flip Flops offer the best combination of quality, discreet looks, easy packability, and responsible manufacturing from recycled materials. Indosole is a Certified B Corporation, so everything about its impact—whether environmental or social or labor relations—is scored and monitored. Though the ESSNTLS sandals can feel a little stiff for some people, we’ve found that they break in well enough after a few outings.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beach-umbrellas-chairs-and-accessories/#flip-flops