Our new favorite sandals

Plus: Nail polish for open-toe season

View in browser May 15, 2025 The best sandals Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Over many years, our style experts have scoured beaches, boardwalks, and considered dozens upon dozens of sandals to find the very best. Today, after our latest round of testing, we published our brand-new crop of favorites. Our new picks — including polished and modern flip-flops, a classic pair of Birkenstocks, and luxe woven fisherman sandals — are what we'll be wearing all summer long. Our new favorite sandals→ We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more › What's new at Wirecutter "I don't golf. But I love these surprisingly stylish golf shorts." They provide all the practical aspects of athletic wear without looking like running shorts or swim trunks→ The best gifts for infants Our adorable favorites include, of course, Sophie the Giraffe→ 5 gadgets that make it easy to save energy, water, and money Including smart shades that keep your house cooler — without needing to flip on the AC→ Plus: Most people misuse sunscreen. Here's how to properly apply it. NYT Wirecutter; source photo by iStock/Nadezhda Nazarova If you're going to be exposed to the sun, you should be applying (and frequently reapplying!) at least an ounce of sunscreen to your whole body. In other words: a shot glass's worth, says writer and personal care expert Nancy Redd on our latest episode of The Wirecutter Show. And when it comes to your face, about a half teaspoon should do. Your daily deal: A pretty quiet electric toothbrush This electric toothbrush has a long battery life, a handy two-minute timer, and various vibration settings. But also? It's the quietest of our recommendations. Good if you're after a more soothing twice-daily routine, we think. Get the deal here→ READ THE REVIEW Why we love this no-frills electric toothbrush→ One last thing (for your open-toed shoes): We're in a new age of quick-dry nail polish Source photos by Dazzle Dry, Olive & June Quick-dry formulas can be enticing. But do they work? A panel of Wirecutter testers put five major brands head to head (nail to nail?) for color selection, application process, dry time, and longevity. For speedy mani-pedis→ Thanks for reading. You can reach the Wirecutter Newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can't always respond, but we do love to hear from you. Was this email kindly forwarded to you? Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox. If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Recommendation from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Recommendation, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018