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The Perfect Slide
Coach Georgie Sandal
The Perfect Slide
Coach Georgie Sandal
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- Amazing value
- Easy slides
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.”
Classic and Comfy
Dolce Vita Grasa Sandal
Classic and Comfy
Dolce Vita Grasa Sandal
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- Super easy slide
- Great for the beach or pool
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!”
Sporty and Funky
Sorel Kinetic Impact Sandal
Sporty and Funky
Sorel Kinetic Impact Sandal
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- Designed with comfort in mind
- Tall platform is perfect for city streets
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.”
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The Edgy Classic
Sandro Rhinestone Sandals
The Edgy Classic
Sandro Rhinestone Sandals
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- 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
Perfect for the Pool
JW Pei Lexi Terry Slide Sandal
Perfect for the Pool
JW Pei Lexi Terry Slide Sandal
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- 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
The Updated Dad Slide
Vagabond Blenda Sandals
The Updated Dad Slide
Vagabond Blenda Sandals
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- Comfortable and chic
- The Row look without The Row budget
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
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The Rich Choice
Gucci Horsebit Sandal
The Rich Choice
Gucci Horsebit Sandal
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- 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
A Twist on a Classic
Paige Daria Sandal
A Twist on a Classic
Paige Daria Sandal
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- 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
Playful and Plush
Charles & Keith Woven Trapeze Heel Buckled Sandals
Playful and Plush
Charles & Keith Woven Trapeze Heel Buckled Sandals
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- 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
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The Woven Slide
Bellini Fuss Sandal
The Woven Slide
Bellini Fuss Sandal
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- Comfortable design
- Great value
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!”
The Snakeskin Slide
Franco Sarto Loran Slide Sandal
The Snakeskin Slide
Franco Sarto Loran Slide Sandal
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- A slide with the extra security of a toe strap
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.”
The Conversation Starter
A.W.A.K.E Mode Christine Heels
The Conversation Starter
A.W.A.K.E Mode Christine Heels
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- 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
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Chic and Edgy
Simkhai Talie Platform Sandal
Chic and Edgy
Simkhai Talie Platform Sandal
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- Supportive flatform and ankle strap
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
The Perfect Flip Flop
Tkees Lily Nudes
The Perfect Flip Flop
Tkees Lily Nudes
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- 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!”
The Casual Platform
Larroude Wanda Platform Sandal
The Casual Platform
Larroude Wanda Platform Sandal
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- 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
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The Low-Key Lace-Up
The Drop Samantha Flat Strappy Lace-Up Sandal
The Low-Key Lace-Up
The Drop Samantha Flat Strappy Lace-Up Sandal
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- 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.”
Perfect for Any Event
Tony Bianco Caprice Heel
Perfect for Any Event
Tony Bianco Caprice Heel
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- 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!”
Minimalist and Strappy
Dissh Maria Farro Aelia Sandal
Minimalist and Strappy
Dissh Maria Farro Aelia Sandal
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- 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
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The Summer Classic
Margaux The Wrap Sandal
The Summer Classic
Margaux The Wrap Sandal
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- 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.”
The Fluff Sandal
Arch Moscow Mule
The Fluff Sandal
Arch Moscow Mule
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- 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
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