13 Best Shower Shoes to Protect Your Feet in Shared Spaces

It might not be the most glamorous topic, but let’s face it: if you’re using a public shower at the gym, or in your college apartment (we’ve got a few dorm room essentials to check out), then your feet will be susceptible to bacteria and fungus. Enter shower shoes. “The best shower shoes can help prevent the possibility of exposing your feet to unwanted diseases,” says podiatrist Dr. Asim Sayed, DPM, AACFAS. To avoid athlete’s foot, ringworm, staph, and MRSA infections (fun!), Sayed recommends looking for a slipper with holes made of a breathable and non-absorbent material like rubber and resin. “The added ventilation will help prevent sweat accumulation and odor,” he says. Also, when searching for a top-rated shoe, make sure that they’re slip-resistant (for obvious reasons) and ideally waterproof.

From flip-flops to popular options from Crocs to sandals and slides, these are the shower shoes podiatrists say will keep you protected. And, for what it’s worth, they’re cute too.

Teen Vogue’s Top Picks:

Best Overall Shower Shoes: DOXILA Shower Shoes, $10

Best Shower Shoes for College: Adidas Unisex-Adult Adilette Slide Sandal, $32

Best Non-Slip Shower Shoes: OOFOS OOahh Luxe Slide Sandal, $130

Best Flip-Flop Style Shower Shoes: Vertico Rubber Shower Flip Flops, $14

Best Comfy Shower Shoes: Xomiboe Shower Shoes, $16