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25 Trendy Sandals for Any Occasion This Summer Might Bring
Step out in the hottest kicks of the season.
We’ll ignore the fact that this summer has been, mostly, rain and gloom thus far. Instead, let’s collectively manifest that the second half of the season will bring all the sunshine-filled glory we’ve been so desperately needing. Sure, the pool days, rainless barbecues, and vitamin D would be nice, but summer weather also gives you an excuse to break out some cute summer sandals.
Sandals come in all shapes and sizes: flat, heeled, chunky, strappy, woven, sculptural, the list goes on and on. A personal favorite? Sandals with arch support. No matter your style, where you live, or where you vacation, we’ve gathered a wide array of options for you to get into the summer mood.
We’re pared our picks down and, of course, ensured they align with the best summer 2023 shoe trends. Whether you’re hunting for flip flops, slides, wedges, or platforms, shop the best sandals to buy for the season below.
Coach Georgie Sandal
Pros
- Amazing value
- Easy slides
Cons
The perfect slide sandal, these from Coach are classic, yet cool.
Sizes: 5-11
Colors: Black
Material: Leather
Customer review: “Truly a beautiful sandal. It is extremely comfortable. The color is perfect.”
Dolce Vita Grasa Sandal
Pros
- Super easy slide
- Great for the beach or pool
Cons
If you’re heel-averse, you can still dip your toes—literally—into the woven strap trend with a pair of cushioned flats.
Sizes: 6-11
Colors: Black, Beige, or Multi
Material: Synthetic, jute
Customer review: “Loved these sandals from the minute I found them. Comfy and cute!”
Sorel Kinetic Impact Sandal
Pros
- Designed with comfort in mind
- Tall platform is perfect for city streets
Cons
Perhaps known for their winter boots, Sorel also makes funky, cool sandals that’ll add some spunk to any outfit.
Sizes: 5-12
Colors: Black, Green, White, or Beige
Material: Leather, Livelyfoam
Customer review: “They are super comfortable and they look great with casual and sportswear.”
Sandro Rhinestone Sandals
Pros
- Responsibly sourced and made
Cons
- Limited size range in half sizes
Both edgy and playful, pair these Sandro sandals with cropped jeans or a colorful maillot.
Sizes: 5.5-9.5
Colors: Black
Material: Sheepskin, rubber
JW Pei Lexi Terry Slide Sandal
Pros
- Comfortable and practical
Cons
- Be sure to care for often so the terry cloth stays looking fresh!
Pool or beach side, terry platforms are the perfect shoe for summertime fun.
Sizes: 5-9.5
Colors: White, Tan, Green, or Yellow
Material: Towel textile
Vagabond Blenda Sandals
Pros
- Comfortable and chic
- The Row look without The Row budget
Cons
Vagabond’s new Blenda sandals are the perfect dad-inspired sandal but in a modern, chic way.
Sizes: 36-41
Colors: Brown, Black, Tan, or Off-White
Material: Leather
Gucci Horsebit Sandal
Pros
- Chic and sophisticated
- Practical heel height
Cons
- Luxury pricing
For a truly rich look, go for these horsebit-embellished sandals from Gucci. They’re sophisticated, yet youthful!
Sizes: 34-42
Colors: White
Material: Leather
Paige Daria Sandal
Pros
- Easy and convenient
Cons
- Minimal support
These classic leather slides can be worn anywhere, from day to night!
Sizes: 5-11
Colors: Black
Material: Leather, rubber
Charles & Keith Woven Trapeze Heel Buckled Sandals
Charles & Keith Woven Trapeze Heel Buckled Sandals
Pros
- Soft material
Cons
- Might be difficult to clean
Accessorize a monochromatic look or play up a printed mini skirt with these playful and plush heels from Charles & Keith.
Sizes: 4-11
Colors: Blue, Pink, Black, or Multi
Material: Woven fabric
Pros
- Comfortable design
- Great value
Cons
The woven strap trend is practically inescapable this summer. Test it out with a low block heel for minimal ankle-wobbling.
Sizes: 6-13
Colors: Black, White, or Red
Material: Faux leather
Customer review: “Really cute and comfortable. Perfect for a summer day!”
Franco Sarto Loran Slide Sandal
Pros
- A slide with the extra security of a toe strap
Cons
These snakeskin slides come with a toe separator to give pesky mules a better grip.
Sizes: 5-11
Colors: Black, White, Brown, Metallic, or Snakeskin
Material: Leather
Customer review: “True to size. I have worn these with Jeans, dresses and skirts. Very versatile and truly comfortable.”
A.W.A.K.E Mode Christine Heels
Pros
- Unique asymmetric design
Cons
- Limited to less casual summer activities
For a sandal truly outside of the box, try these asymmetric metallic and wood heels from A.W.A.K.E. Mode.
Sizes: 35-41
Colors: Gold
Material: Polyamide, polyester, cotton, metal foil, calf leather
Simkhai Talie Platform Sandal
Pros
- Supportive flatform and ankle strap
Cons
A twist on the typical slide-on and with a practical-chic ankle strap, these sandals from Simkhai are perfect for summer style with a bit of edge.
Sizes: 35-41
Colors: Black
Material: Leather, rubber
Tkees Lily Nudes
Pros
- Simple and easy, the perfect silhouette for flip flops
- Slip them on to go anywhere
- Several skin tones for the perfect match
Cons
- Minimal support
For a simple, classic flip flop, try these from Tkees, who makes them in 15 different skin tones so you can get a perfect match.
Sizes: 5-11
Colors: 15 options
Material: Leather
Customer review: “I love them! They’re simple yet stylish. I wear them everywhere and they can be dressed up, to be honest. They’re comfortable and I will be repurchasing in a different style for sure!”
Larroude Wanda Platform Sandal
Pros
- Practical, chunky sandal
- Comfortable support
Cons
- Takes some walking to get used to
Combine a strappy sandal with a chunky platform and you get these playful, summer-ready kicks.
Sizes: 5-11
Colors: Lemon, Gold, Navy, or Tan
Material: Satin, raffia
The Drop Samantha Flat Strappy Lace-Up Sandal
Pros
- Affordable
- Comfortable
- Goes with practically anything
Cons
- Runs small
If your summer wardrobe is all about comfort, skip the heels in favor of these easy-going flats.
Sizes: 5-13
Colors: 7 options
Material: Polyester
Customer review: “I bought these sandals for a trip to Greece. I did a lot of walking in them. They were comfy. They have a comfy foam sole. They are also super cute and went well with many of my different outfits.”
Tony Bianco Caprice Heel
Pros
- Chic and barely-there
- Mid heel height
Cons
- Stiletto heel isn’t the most comfortable
These barely-there sandals are perpetually popular with the Insta-crowd.
Sizes: 5-10
Colors: Black, White, or Tan
Material: Leather
Customer review: “Ok getting these in every color! Perfect height! Quality is amazing!”
Dissh Maria Farro Aelia Sandal
Pros
- Super sleek and minimal
Cons
- Minimal support
Simple and strappy, these sandals from Dissh are perfect for a minimalist summer aesthetic.
Sizes: 36-41
Colors: Black, Brown, or Natural
Material: Leather
Margaux The Wrap Sandal
Pros
- Easy, barely-there sandal
Cons
- Minimal support
These strappy wrap sandals from Margaux can take you from the pool club to a summer wedding flawlessly!
Sizes: 33-45
Colors: Brown, Black, Tan, or Gold
Material: Italian nappa leather
Customer review: “Such a great and versatile summer sandal. Comfortable and can be easily worn from day to night.”
Arch Moscow Mule
Pros
- Super fun color and material
Cons
- Difficult to clean
These gorgeous mules are made for showing off.
Sizes: 6-11
Colors: Orange
Material: Faux fur
Lauren Puckett-Pope is a staff culture writer at ELLE, where she primarily covers film, television and books. She was previously an associate editor at ELLE.
Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
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