8 Summer Sandal Trends That Are Dominating the Season
By Madeline Fass
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You might have your summer travel plans sorted, but what about your summer wardrobe? You couldn’t possibly transition your closet into summer mode without considering a pair of sandals. Now that summer is in full swing, you might have a better idea of what style of sandal you’re keen on sporting this season or at least an idea of the one you might be missing. After all every wardrobe should have at least one pair, and this summer sandal trend guide is here to help.
You might already feel comfortable enough wearing a few of these, be it something with toe coverage, say the fisherman sandal, or a pair that won’t reveal your entire foot, like a wide-strap slingback sandal. Those who wish to jump right in can make a splash in stylish raffia sandals or music-festival-inspired lace-ups. And if you’re looking for something simple or classic, you can find that here too, with chic all-black leather slides, quintessential sandals for day, and even something a little more festive to break out at night. Shop them all, below.
Shop (or bookmark!) your favorite pairs from our summer sandal trends guide, below.
Perfectly casual and stylistically simple, these everyday sandals embody the carefree attitude of summer. In neutral leathers and easygoing silhouettes, they’re sure to go with everything in your warm-weather wardrobe.
Porte & Paire suede sandals
NET-A-PORTER
& Other Stories leather thong sandals
& OTHER STORIES
Aeyde Nettie leather sandals
NORDSTROM
Manolo Blahnik Susa thong sandals
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
ATP Atelier Astrid leather sandals
NET-A-PORTER
ATP ATELIER
Tod's leather sandals
TOD'S
At festivals or far-flung destinations, these sandals are meant for walking. Studs, embellishments, and gladiator-like ankle wraps and ties strike a wonderfully bohemian cord.
The Row Beach wraparound suede sandals
MATCHES
Ancient Greek Sandals Hephaestus wraparound leather sandals
ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS
Isabel Marant Jane studded leather sandals
MATCHES
Saint Laurent Jimmy suede sandals
NET-A-PORTER
Hereu Lina strappy sandals
HEREU
The Row Kris leather sandals
MATCHES
The flip-flop sandal is a classic style that’s been transformed into summer’s chicest shoe—and the trend isn’t going anywhere just yet. Shop our favorites from Khaite’s Devoe sandals that have been hard to keep in stock to Mango’s croc-embossed pair at $60.
Khaite Devoe leather sandals
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Mango croc-effect sandals
MANGO
A.Emery Kinto leather sandals
MODA OPERANDI
Tory Burch classic flip-flops
TORY BURCH
By Far Dasha leather sandals
GARMENTORY
Toteme T-strap leather sandals
TOTEME
The classic strappy-sandal silhouette gets the stamp of approval from the likes of Gabriela Hearst and The Row, making the high-coverage fisherman sandal certified cool.
Emme Parsons Ernest leather sandals
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The Row fisherman woven textured-leather sandals
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K Jacques St Tropez Adrien sandals
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Gabriela Hearst Lynn metallic-leather sandals
MATCHES
Grenson Queenie sandals
GRENSON
Ancient Greek Sandals Homeria leather sandals
MATCHES
For those who want to keep things simple but equally as stylish, try one of these updated iterations of the black leather slide. Prada’s version has an espadrille sole, while Isabel Marant’s pair comes complete with buckles and studs.
St. Agni Fine Strap leather sandals
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Prada quilted leather slide sandals
NORDSTROM
Valentino Garavani One Stud leather slides
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Ferragamo Alrai knot leather sandals
MYTHERESA
Isabel Marant Lennyo studded leather slides
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Alaïa leather slides
FWRD
From Marni’s wavy slides to Loewe’s Solar wedges, these aren’t your typical summer raffia sandals. Summer’s natural texture gets turned up a notch in both natural raffia and bold colors for the season.
Staud Nevil leather-trimmed raffia slides
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Marni crochet sandals
MYTHERESA
Gabriela Hearst Clemence raffia thong sandals
MYTHERESA
Loewe x Paula's Ibiza Solar wedge espadrilles
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Bottega Veneta raffia slides
BOTTEGA VENETA
MATCHES
MYTHERESA
Marni Fussbett raffia crossover strap sandals
SHOPBOP
City dwellers or those who appreciate functional fashion will love these slingback sandals. You won’t ever have to worry about them slipping off, and their chunkier sole looks surprisingly cool with a sundress.
Birkenstock Milano buckled leather sandals
NORDSTROM
MATCHES
Totême chunky canvas flat sandals
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Ganni leather sandals
MYTHERESA
Zara buckled flat leather sandals
ZARA
Everlane
The City crossover sandal
EVERLANE
Roger Vivier Viv Rangers strass buckle sandals
ROGER VIVIER
You never know where summer days can take you, so here’s a handful of embellished and metallic flat sandals that are walkable for afternoons and dazzling enough for after dark.
Loeffler Randall Romy lace-up metallic leather sandals
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Emme Parsons Agnes sandals
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Ancient Greek Sandals Fantasia crystal-embellished leather sandals
MATCHES
Miu Miu metallic leather thong sandals
MIU MIU
Aquazzura Midnight sandals
NET-A-PORTER
Malone Souliers Penn embossed leather slides
MYTHERESA
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