The best women’s sandals for summer

The sun is high, toes. When feet need fresh air in the heat, the best sandals for summer offer plenty of ventilation and boot style.

Neat silhouettes like clogs and platforms, as well as minimalist styles of straps and logoed pool slides continue to dominate the catwalks. The Spring/Summer 2022 runways showcased retro and flashy footwear trends, including 1970s platforms (seen on Saint Laurent and Acne), clogs (seen on Chloe, Gunny and Simon Miller), wedges (see: Fendi and Versace) and artistic . Heels (think nail polish heels at Loewe, embellished studs at Tom Ford).

Whether you like flip flops, stilettos, sandals or flats, we’ve rounded up the best summer sandals for every type of wardrobe. Check out our top picks below to find your favorite party dresses, baggy pants, tracksuits, and everything else you’ll wear in the heat this season and beyond.

Tory Burch Mini Miller Jelly Jelly strappy sandals

It doesn’t get any simpler than Tory Burch’s Mini Miller Jelly Sandals, featuring the designer’s luxury gold logo. They are available in a variety of colors and are perfect for the beach, garden parties and other summer events.

Victoria New Day wedge heel

Perfect for garden parties and brunches, these braided platform heels are finished with an oversized buckle for a retro look.

Birkenstock sandals with large buckle

From trendy bohemian to trendy, Birkenstocks match every style these days. The brand’s classic chunky buckled sandals are a staple of the classic celeb wardrobe, and stars like Kristen Bell, Katie Holmes and Kaia Gerber donned Birks.

Crossover Everlane The Day Sandals

Keep it simple with Everlane’s cross sandals, which come in a variety of trendy colors.

mrs marsha heels

We love the low heel and buckle straps on the Ma’am Marsha heels, perfect for adding a retro finish to your favorite sundress. Other colors are also available.

Women’s strappy sandals Amazon Essentials

Don’t be surprised if you can get affordable Amazon Essentials sandals in every color. This casual pair has a five millimeter latex foam insole for added comfort, making them perfect for travel.

Gucci Sandal with Double G

Gucci is always in season, and the collaboration-seeking Italian luxury brand’s Double G sandals combine its iconic G logo and quilted style into an elegant summer heel.

M. Gemi Lorenza High Sandals

The versatile Lorenza Alta sandals by M. Gemi are reminiscent of a summer stroll through Amalfi, or perhaps just the local market. They are made from vachetta leather and come in a variety of colors.

Simon Miller Beep vegan ankle strap sandals

Gigi Hadid, Miley Cyrus, Kendall Jenner and Barbie Ferreira are among the fashion stars wearing Simon Miller. These sophisticated thong sandals perfectly combine ankle, toe and heel trends to create an effortless silhouette.

Puffed platform sandals with fruit print Farm Rio

Brazilian brand Farm Rio already screams “tropical summer” and these soft platform sandals sweeten maxi dresses, jumpsuits and other summer looks.

Women’s ankle strap sandal Dr. martens

You don’t have to go Gothic in these ankle strap sandals that feature Dr. Martens in an open design.

Beaded ankle strap sandals Loeffler Randall Lilla

Loeffler Randall Beaded Ankle Strap Sandals Add a chic summer camp vibe to your ensemble.

Dr sandals Scholl’s x Ganni Original Slide

What happens when you pair Scandi-cool Label Ganni with comfortable Dr. Scholl? A collection of summer-ready steppers like these original sandals with a wooden sole and a fun print.

Nisolo Go-To flat platform sandal

We love that Nisolo’s minimalistic flat shapes come in a range of colors and that the brand is committed to paying a fair wage to the artisans they work with.

Embellished leather flip-flops JW Anderson

Give this season’s sheer chain trend a boost by sporting the JW Andersen Oversized Hardware Embellished Leather Leather Sandals.

The latest flora sandals for women

These comfortable lavender leather sandals from Last will add a purple touch to your summer look.

Jeffrey Campbell platform sandal

Your favorite ’90s platform silhouette gets a modern twist with Jeffrey Campbell’s shiny black sandals (also available in bubblegum pink).

Tamara Mellon Absoluto 85 sandals

Tamara Mellon’s comfortable heels feature her signature Pillow Top sole made from memory foam, so you’ll feel like you’re walking on clouds when you step out in these golden Absolute 85 sandals.

View by Chloe Milye Fisherman Sandals

Your favorite school sneakers just got a stylish update with the fun cherry red Milye Fisherman Sandals from See by Chloe.

Women’s Ariella Schutz acrylic mid heel

If you like the style of stripper shoes Kim Kardashian wore to the Met Gala, but prefer a more conservative silhouette, try these chic Schutz acrylic heels.

Aspire Sanctuary Sandals

Between a low heel and ice-cream-toned knotted straps, these pink and red Sanctuary sandals scream fun in the sun.