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

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& 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

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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

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Ancient Greek Sandals Hephaestus wraparound leather sandals

ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS

Isabel Marant Jane studded leather sandals

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Saint Laurent Jimmy suede sandals

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Hereu Lina strappy sandals

HEREU

The Row Kris leather sandals

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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

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Grenson Queenie sandals

GRENSON

Ancient Greek Sandals Homeria leather sandals

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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

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Bottega Veneta raffia slides

BOTTEGA VENETA

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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

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Totême chunky canvas flat sandals

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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

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Miu Miu metallic leather thong sandals

MIU MIU

Aquazzura Midnight sandals

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Malone Souliers Penn embossed leather slides

MYTHERESA