Your Ultimate Shopping Guide to the Best Summer Sandals

By Monica Mendal
Updated: June 11, 2018
Courtesy of Retailers

Summer footwear has its tried-and-true favorites — gladiator sandals, two-strap slides, wedge espadrilles. And while they're favorites for good reason, this year's summer sandals have taken on a new form and the trends are more plentiful than ever.

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There’s a sandal style for all of your warm-weather wardrobe quandaries. PVC, raffia, and glitter sandals — yes, glitter — will add texture to your habitually airy summer wardrobe. Modern, geometric shapes with toe loops, unusual heels, and square soles will be sure to add some drama. Then there’s the fusion of girlish details like floral embroidery mixed with the feminine forever-favorites like lace-up flats that can work for, well, everything else.

So get those pedicures scheduled; your feet are bound to get a lot of attention. Below, the 10 best sandals of summer 2018.

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Square Soles

Courtesy of By Far

The sole is the statement with these By Far sandals.

To buy: byfarshoes.com, $378

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Geometric Heels

Courtesy of Matches Fashion

We’ve evidently outdone stilettos and block heels. It’s time for geometric circular shapes in pops of color, as demonstrated by this Jacquemus pair.

To buy: matchesfashion.com, $660

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Flower Power

Courtesy of Matches Fashion

Wear sunshine on your feet in the form of sunflowers with these Ancient Greek Sandals x Fabrizio Viti sandals.

To buy: matchesfashion.com, $335

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Raffia

Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Nothing screams summer quite like wearing palm leaf fiber on your feet. Might we suggest these slides by Carrie Forbes?

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $300

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Elevated Athletic Slides

Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Athletic slides returned last season, and they’re not going anywhere — but they are getting a little more dressed-up. We’ll be living in this Pedro Garcia pair.

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $450

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PVC

Courtesy of Farfetch

PVC is one of the biggest accessories trends of the spring/summer season, so for all of you “Clueless” fans, now’s the time to invest in this ‘90s staple. We love these Maryam Nassir Zadeh wedges.

To buy: farfetch.com, $356

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Fancy Birkenstocks

Courtesy of Opening Ceremony

Regular Birks may not be for everyone, but add some glitter with this Birkenstock x Opening Ceremony pair, and you’ve got a millennial dream sandal.

To buy: openingceremony.com, $145

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Espadrilles

Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

If you don’t already own a pair of Castañer’s wedge espadrilles, now’s the time. It’s the perfect shoe for any summer outfit.

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $120

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Toe Ring

Courtesy of ATP Atelier

This ATP Atelier sandal will secure your step with a chic, toe-ring style.

To buy: atpatelier.com, $217

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Lace-ups

Courtesy of Tkees

A favorite for years, the femininity and versatility of a lace-up sandal like this pair by Tkees will dress up any summer look.

To buy: tkees.com, $95

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