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Women's Breathable Shoes

Explore women’s breathable shoes with versatile styling and the quality you expect from L.L.Bean. Compare individual pairs by design, available sizes and fit guidance, and check product details for materials and construction to help narrow your choices.

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Women's Original Maine Isle Flip-Flops, Motif
L.L.Bean Women's Original Maine Isle Flip-Flops, Motif
A green rubber-and-nylon flip-flop with an arch-supporting EVA footbed and durable chain-tread sole.
(2,526)
$39.95 $39.95
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What customers like:
Supportive
Cute designs
Durable
Comfortable
Good fit
$39.95 $39.95
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Women's Keen Whisper Sandals
Keen Women's Keen Whisper Sandals
A multicolor, quick-drying water sandal with woven polyester straps, neoprene lining, odor protection and reliable drainage.
(608)
$120 $120
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What customers like:
Great fit
Stylish design
Excellent features
Perfect for beach walking
Highly durable
$120 $120
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Women's Bean's Comfort Fitness Walking Shoes, Waterproof
L.L.Bean Women's Bean's Comfort Fitness Walking Shoes, Waterproof
A gray waterproof shoe with breathable mesh, cushioned foam support, and grippy rubber traction.
(276)
$120 $99.99
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What customers like:
Supportive
Waterproof
Comfortable
Good fit
Well made
$120 $99.99
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Women's Keen Newport H2
Keen Women's Keen Newport H2
A blue water sandal with quick-drying nylon and neoprene, protective toe guard, and grippy rubber outsole.
(213)
$130 $130
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What customers like:
Quality materials
Roomy toe
Light weight
Good arch support
Comfortable fit
$130 $130
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Women's Birkenstock Arizona Sandals, Leather, Classic Footbed
Birkenstock Women's Birkenstock Arizona Sandals, Leather, Classic Footbed
A brown oiled nubuck leather sandal with suede lining, contoured cork footbed and lightweight EVA outsole.
(171)
$139.95 $139.95
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What customers like:
Pain-free comfort
Attractive color
Stylish design
Durable construction
Versatile use
$139.95 $139.95
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Women's Birkenstock Big Buckle Arizona Sandals, Leather
Birkenstock Women's Birkenstock Big Buckle Arizona Sandals, Leather
A gray oiled-leather sandal with oversized buckles, contoured cork footbed, suede lining, and shock-absorbing EVA outsole.
(123)
$174.95 $174.95
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$174.95 $174.95
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Women's Birkenstock Boston Clogs, Suede Soft Footbed
Birkenstock Women's Birkenstock Boston Clogs, Suede Soft Footbed
A tan suede clog with a contoured cork footbed, adjustable strap, and flexible shock-absorbing EVA outsole.
(108)
$169.95 $169.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Stylish design
Improves leg appearance
Comfortable fit
$169.95 $169.95
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Women's New Balance 574V3 Walking Shoes
New Balance Women's New Balance 574V3 Walking Shoes
A white suede, nylon and rubber walking shoe with cushioning, breathable mesh and a removable insole.
(95)
$89.99 $89.99
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What customers like:
Accommodates arch supports
Wider toe box
Comfortable fit
$89.99 $89.99
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Women's Birkenstock Big Buckle Gizeh Sandals, Nubuck
Birkenstock Women's Birkenstock Big Buckle Gizeh Sandals, Nubuck
A tan nubuck sandal with a big buckle, contoured cork footbed, and flexible EVA outsole.
(31)
$150 $150
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$150 $150
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Women's Camden Hills Penny Loafers, Suede
L.L.Bean Women's Camden Hills Penny Loafers, Suede
A brown suede loafer with cushioned support, shock absorption, odor resistance and grippy rubber traction.
(0)
$140 $111.99
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$140 $111.99
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Women's HOKA Challenger 8 Trail Shoes, GORE-TEX
HOKA Women's HOKA Challenger 8 Trail Shoes, GORE-TEX
A gray high-cushion trail shoe with recycled polyester mesh, waterproof GORE-TEX protection, and grippy lugs.
(0)
$165 $165
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$165 $165
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Women's Frye Faith Loafers
Frye Women's Frye Faith Loafers
A classic tan loafer crafted from milled nappa leather with a soft lining and durable rubber outsole.
(0)
$158 $158
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$158 $158
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Women's Teva Hydratrek Sandals
Teva Women's Teva Hydratrek Sandals
A purple sandal with recycled quick-dry webbing and grippy rubber outsole for confident wet traction.
(0)
$85 $85
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$85 $85
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Women's Kennebec Boat Shoes, 2-Eye
L.L.Bean Women's Kennebec Boat Shoes, 2-Eye
A blue leather-and-recycled-mesh boat shoe with cushioned support and wet-grip traction from a siped outsole.
(0)
$109 $39.99
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$109 $39.99
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Women's Higgins Beach 4-Eye Slip-Ons, Print
L.L.Bean Women's Higgins Beach 4-Eye Slip-Ons, Print
A lightweight, breathable multicolor canvas slip-on with cushioned comfort and a durable, traction-enhancing EVA outsole.
(0)
$79.95 $39.99
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$79.95 $39.99
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Women's Elevation H2O Shoes
L.L.Bean Women's Elevation H2O Shoes
A green, lightweight water-friendly hiking shoe with quick-drying mesh, cushioned comfort and reliable wet-or-dry traction.
(0)
$99.95 $64.99
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$99.95 $64.99
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Women's On Cloud 6 Shoes
On Women's On Cloud 6 Shoes
A lightweight white sneaker with breathable recycled-polyester mesh, cushioned foam, torsional support, and durable rubber outsole.
(0)
$150 $150
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$150 $150
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Adults' New Balance 530 Running Shoes
New Balance Adults' New Balance 530 Running Shoes
A gray running shoe with a breathable mesh upper, synthetic overlays, and an impact-absorbing ABZORB midsole.
(0)
$99.99 $99.99
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$99.99 $99.99
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Women's VEJA Campo Sneakers, Bold
Veja Women's VEJA Campo Sneakers, Bold
A tan leather-and-rubber sneaker made with recycled and bio-based materials for clean, everyday style.
(0)
$160 $160
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$160 $160
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Women's VEJA Volley Sneakers, Canvas
Veja Women's VEJA Volley Sneakers, Canvas
A white canvas-and-leather sneaker with a cushioned insole, perforated details, and an Amazonian wild-rubber outsole.
(0)
$145 $145
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$145 $145
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Women's New Balance 990V6 Running Shoes
New Balance Women's New Balance 990V6 Running Shoes
A multicolor leather-and-mesh sneaker with ENCAP stability, cushioned support, and a durable rubber outsole.
(0)
$199.95 $199.95
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$199.95 $199.95
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Women's On Cloudvista Trail Running Shoes
On Women's On Cloudvista Trail Running Shoes
A green trail-running shoe with breathable mesh, Helion foam cushioning, and sticky rubber outsoles for reliable traction.
(0)
$160 $160
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$160 $160
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Women's Birkenstock Arizona Sandals, EVA Big Buckle
Birkenstock Women's Birkenstock Arizona Sandals, EVA Big Buckle
A lightweight black EVA sandal with waterproof cushioning, contoured footbed, durable traction, and a bold buckle.
(0)
$59.95 $59.95
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$59.95 $59.95
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Women's VEJA Volley Sneakers, Mesh
Veja Women's VEJA Volley Sneakers, Mesh
A tan breathable mesh sneaker with an organic-cotton cushioned insole and Amazonian wild-rubber outsole.
(0)
$145 $145
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$145 $145
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Women's Breathable Shoes

Women’s breathable shoes bring a practical consideration to a personal choice: finding footwear with breathability and a look that feels like part of an existing wardrobe. Breathable describes a shoe’s ability to let air pass through its construction, but that description is only one part of what makes a pair worth choosing. Shape, sizing, styling and care requirements all deserve a closer look. A familiar silhouette can make getting dressed feel straightforward, whether the preference is for clean lines, understated details or a more outdoorsy appearance. Think about the clothes already worn most often—the favorite straight-leg pants, the well-loved jeans, the simple dress that needs little else—and how a shoe’s proportions would work alongside them. A rounded profile creates a different impression from a narrower one, just as subtle detailing has a different character from a more pronounced design. Neither approach is better; the right choice reflects personal taste rather than a passing trend. Photographs can help show the overall shape, while individual descriptions provide the details that appearance alone cannot establish. Breathability should not be treated as shorthand for other features, and shoes with a similar look may differ in important ways. Materials, construction and intended use belong in the comparison, with the details for each pair serving as the most useful reference. Someone replacing a longtime favorite may start with its familiar shape and measurements. Someone trying a different style may give more attention to how the new profile fits into an existing wardrobe. In either case, a thoughtful choice begins with what matters to the wearer, not with a long list of features that may never be needed. This collection offers a place to consider women’s breathable shoes with those individual preferences in mind, keeping personal style and the particulars of each design at the center of the decision.

Fit deserves just as much attention as appearance when comparing breathable shoes for women. A familiar size is a starting point, but it does not explain everything about a shoe’s shape. The length, width and space around the toes all contribute to how a pair fits, and sizing guidance can help clarify differences between designs. Check whether the description includes width options, fit notes or measurements before deciding that the usual size is the best match. When trying shoes on, wear the socks intended for that pair, settle the heel into place and check both feet rather than judging from one alone. Toes should have room to move without being pressed together, and the heel should not repeatedly lift out as a step is taken. Notice pressure across the top of the foot and along the sides, too; a pleasing appearance is not a reason to overlook an uncomfortable fit. Any fastening system should be assessed as part of the overall fit rather than assumed to solve a sizing mismatch. Personal preferences matter here as well. Some women prefer a closer fit around the heel, while others pay particular attention to space through the forefoot. Those preferences are easier to accommodate when they are considered before choosing a style. Intended use is another detail to confirm in the individual description, since breathability alone does not establish what a shoe is designed to do. For a more focused collection, explore Women's Breathable Hiking Shoes, then review each pair’s stated features and intended use. Keeping these distinctions clear makes comparison more meaningful: a shoe should be evaluated for the purpose described, not for capabilities suggested by its appearance. The result is a more personal selection process, grounded in the wearer’s foot shape, preferences and plans rather than the assumption that all breathable footwear will feel or function alike.

Materials and care information provide another useful way to distinguish between pairs without relying on looks alone. Check the individual description for the composition of the upper, lining and sole, along with any construction details that matter to the decision. A photograph can suggest texture, but it cannot replace a clear material description or establish how a shoe should be cleaned. Breathable does not automatically mean washable, and a cleaning method that works for one pair may be unsuitable for another. Follow the stated care instructions, including any directions for removing loose dirt, treating marks or drying after cleaning. Before using a brush, cleaning solution or machine cycle, confirm that the method is recommended for the particular shoe. This is especially worth considering for anyone who prefers a simple care routine: knowing what is involved beforehand is more useful than discovering it after the first cleaning. Durability also deserves a careful reading of the product details rather than a promise based on a broad category name. Look for concrete information about construction and care, and assess the shoes within their stated intended use. A dependable wardrobe is built through considered choices, with attention to how pieces fit, how they are maintained and how well their style continues to suit the person wearing them. That same personal approach is helpful when considering breathable shoes as a gift. A recipient’s preferred size is important, but so are width, favorite silhouettes and any fit preferences that are already known. A partner who consistently chooses a particular shape may appreciate having that preference respected more than being surprised with an unfamiliar one. When those details are uncertain, choosing together can make the gift feel just as thoughtful. Whether the purchase is a replacement, a change of style or a gift, women’s breathable shoes are best considered through the details that make footwear personal: an appropriate fit, clearly described construction, a manageable care routine and a look the wearer will enjoy choosing again.
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