8 Best Summer Sandal Trends to Shop Now
When the setting calls for a striking statement, those in-the-know start from the ground up. Eye-catching footwear pulls any look together, and this season designers are offering it in abundance. Between the heady logomania on display at Valentino and the puffy iterations spearheaded by Prada, there’s lots to love in the more-is-more approach. Quiet luxury enthusiasts, meanwhile, can keep things minimal with understated Birkenstock’s or Fisherman sandals by The Row.
Whether your summer plans pivot around a city-bound dress code or the wanderlust-fueled style of a restriction-free vacation, there’s a sandal trend to meet the occasion. Those staying in the city or with sightseeing on the agenda will find elevated comfort in the return of wedge espadrilles. Trend-seekers, meanwhile, have enough embellished and denim-clad options to add a punctuation mark to any summer look. Ready for your own style reset? Check out our definitive overview of the can’t-miss sandal trends of SS23.
This not-so-subtle take-on vacation style offers a playful nod to Y2K—and it’s everywhere. From Chloe to Givenchy and everything in between, the secret to pulling it off is keeping the rest of your look simple.
Both classic and ever-chic, we love this diminutive elevation best with straight-leg jeans for a retro-modern look.
Arguably the most comfortable of all the sandal trends, these caged wonders come in many guises, from platforms to jelly shoes, and make no less of a statement.
True blues were all over the runway, and with the all-American fabric extending to footwear now, we're borderline obsessed.
Blame it on mermaidcore, or the season's impending events, but we can't get enough of embellished shoes.
All hail the return of the wedge. Look no further for heightened comfort with a retro edge.
Kickstarted by Prada, the all-enveloping pillowy trend has exploded—balancing both a desire for comfort and some ostentatious magic.
In a category all their own, Birks are the style we can’t get enough of. Known for covetable collaborations (Proenza Schouler, Jil Sander, Dior) and their own low-key offerings, this is one sandal trend you can count on for seasons to come.
