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The last thing you want to do when the temperatures are up is stuff your feet into the sweaty confines of a closed-toe shoe or boot. Your feet, like the rest of your body, need to breathe in the summer, which is why a great sandal is so necessary.
We looked at hundreds of styles in high heels, flats, colorful, neutrals, leather, canvas, you name it, and the following list are what we predict you’ll love slipping into in order to complete your summer looks this year. Whether it’s the casual, all day comfort of a Teva or Clarks style, or the audacity of a flower power platform, keep reading to find the breezy shoe you can’t live without this summer.
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Nine West Galvin
Bright and cheery with a nearly three inch heel that lengthens the legs, these orange sandals would look gorgeous with a breezy floral dress, or perhaps a matching set of co-ords for a head-to-toe monochromatic look.
Stradivarius Quilted Mules in Black
Casual, modern, and in the always-popular black, these quilted mules are a faux leather dream. Check out that trend squared-off toe!
Circus by Sam Edelman Women's Irina Architectural Block-Heel Dress Sandals
An architectural heel like the one seen on these sandals elevates a shoe from basic to fashion expert without sacrificing comfort or wearability, especially when crafted in a delicate rose shade. Grab the even bolder blue or pastel multi snakeskin for an even edgier look.
Birkenstock Arizona EVA Sandals
Save the Birkenstock hippie jokes: these pink sandals are the moment. There’s comfort, there’s support, there’s color–what else could you possibly want, especially for $45?
Taylor Baby Cheetah Suede Ankle Strap Heels
A strappy, substantial heel like this never goes out of style. The cheetah print is also classic, but there are more than 20 other colors available in this wardrobe staple so buy a pair in all your favorites prints and tones to ensure no summer outfit is left unfinished.
Jeffrey Campbell Concert Mule
Jeffrey Campbell may be best known for sparking the Lita rage in the early 2010s, but the line’s influence continues to dominate the shape and style of platforms even now, a decade later. Try these 1970s-influenced mules with a pair of flared or wide blue jeans for a thoroughly modern take on the retro chic trend.
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Tod’s Double T embellished suede slides
For a more muted, classic feel, these mushroom Tod’s flat slides will pair effortlessly with shorts, skirts, linen pants, and anything else lightweight and summer-ready you might wear in the heat.
Clarks Women's Breeze Sea
For a more sporty look with the well-known comfort of the Clark’s brand, try this pair of thong sandals with patented Cloudsteppers technology to keep you treading lightly all day long.
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Women's slide sandal with Gucci logo
If jelly sandals evoke a sense of nostalgia but you still want people to know you’re fully grown, you can’t get anything better than these stunning blue rubber Gucci sandals that tout the brand’s name in translucent beauty right across the top of your feet.
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Women’s Midform Universal
Tevas are famous for being all-day wearable, and even the company itself suggests them for outdoor activities, festivals, cruising around town, you name it! The classic midform boasts a platform just over one inch high, so you’ll get a teensy boost in height and have plenty of cushioning to provide extra comfort while you’re wearing these. Click through to see the wide color selection, too.
Gianni Bini Ronilynn Bling Jewel Embellished Sandals
If you’re looking for something made to shine at night, look no further than these thoroughly blinged-out heels. Completely coated in rhinestones that come in a variety of colors, these open-toed dream shoes come with a nearly four inch heel and up to a size 12, and the padded memory foam sock ensures they’ll stay as comfortable as possible while making you look like a sparkly princess.
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State Yellow Chunky Sole Thong Strap Sandals
These sandals are for bold wearers only, but how much fun would these be paired with a great bikini at the beach!? The chunky bottoms act as shock absorbers with every step you take, so expect less stress on your soles and ankles.
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Dr. Martens Voss Quad Platform Sandal
You may already have a pair or three of Docs tucked away in boot form, but did you know they also make incredible leather sandals? This strappy pair is perfectly chunky, has strong grunge/punk throwback vibes, and looks perfect with a breezy sun dress by adding just a bit of tough edge. Speaking of, check out our favorite summer frocks here.
Skechers Beverlee - Vacation Mode
A great cork platform is always on the style menu for summer, so why not inject a bit of color into yours this year? Bonus: these are marked down 29% so you can save while you step out in your new slides.
Missoni Two-tone suede and polka-dot satin wedge slingback sandals
These are far and away the most fun pair on this list thanks to the unexpected combination of polka dots with pink and yellow-orange straps. They’re expensive, sure, but you’re still saving half of retail and you’ll be able to pull them out for years to come and complete any outfit with a single accessory.
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