Now that there are a few more opportunities to leave your home, the topic of footwear is newly relevant. No more sock feet 24/7! Happily, there are some seriously chic sandals and slides available right now – although they will require you to resolve the pedicure issue, once you’re past that, it’s gonna be pure fun. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has curated a list of the best luxury summer slides sandals to buy right now.
The Best Luxury Summer Slides and Sandals right now
Summer is officially in full swing. And after months inside we couldn’t be happier about it. More than ever, we’re ready to meet up with friends (from a safe distance, of course), dine outside at our favorite local restaurants and show off those quarantine hair styles we’ve been perfecting throughout The Great Lockdown.
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Another thing we are looking forward to showing off? Our toes – and it’s not just because we are pretty sure we’ve nailed the diy home pedicure. It’s because this season there’s a seemingly endless supply of cute summer sandals and slides in the newly reopened shops. From wedges to mules to block heels and minimalist slides, darling summer footwear abounds.
What are the best luxury slides and sandals right now?
And fortunately after a few months of quarantine closet cleaning we’ve got some room to replace a sandal or two from last season’s collection. To help you (and if we’re being honest, ourselves) find your next sole mate, we rounded up 15 versatile and stylish pairs that’ll make you want to slip off your WFH slippers and go for a walktail in the summer sun.
From sporty trekking sandals to strappy square toed heels, there’s something for everyone in our edit of summer sandals. Get excited to put your best foot forward.
What are the best luxury slides and sandals right now?
The Best Luxury Summer Slides and Sandals right now
1. timeless slides
Nothing is more classic than the Oran Sandals ($650) from Hermes. Their enduring design and quality craftsmanship make them a perennial favorite.
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2. sky high flatforms
Get the height without the pain with Brother Vellies’ easy Abbi Flatforms ($615).
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3. minimalist flats
Jacques Loki Flats ($242) in metallic yellow gold leather are a chic and streamlined choice that works just as well for strolls through the farmers market as they do at the beach.
BUY NOW $242.
4. must-have mules
Let’s all agree that these Chanel Mules ($1,100) must be worn with capri pants and cat-eye sunglasses
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5. sporty sandals
Combine your love for leopard and sporty sandals with Arizona Love’s fun bandana-wrapped Trekky Fun Sandals ($185). The textured footbed and thick rubber sole provides the ultimate cushion for your foot.
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6. water friendly birks
The colorful, washable, waterproof and ultra lightweight Arizona Eva Slides ($45) from Birkenstock are arguably better than the original suede.
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7. a true nude
Finding a perfect nude shoe that matches your complexion is easy with Salone Monet. Our pick is the brand’s summer ready Sable Landry ($295) slingbacks.
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8. rope sandals
The Romano Rope Sandals ($45) from Nomadic State of Mind give us serious goddess vibes – not to mention they are one of this summer’s hottest styles too.
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9. block heels
No shoe serves up form and function quite like the block heel. One of our favorites is Reformation’s Menage Sandals ($198) because they are lightweight and sustainable.
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10. classic flip flops
Minimal, slim, and just the right amount of cushion, you will want Tidal New York‘s Classic Flip Flops ($26) in multiple colors. Plus, they are made from start to finish in the United States in a 100% wind-powered factory.
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11. strappy heels
Bottega Veneta’s Stretch Sandals ($890) were an Instagram sensation last year, but the style feels just as fresh and sublime this year as well.
BUY NOW $890.
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12. summer clogs
Seychelles’ Good Spirits Sandals ($89) make us want to wear summer clogs all day every day.
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13. designer normcore
Birkenstock teamed up with Proenza Schouler for a line of unisex footwear that includes a pair of elevated Arizona Topstitched Glossed-Leather Sandals ($420).
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14. work appropriate
The gold ring intertwined into Chloe’s Rony Mid-Heel Sandals ($690) gives a sophisticated and luxe feel without disturbing the minimalist design, checking off both the work and play categories.
BUY NOW $690.
15. elegant espadrilles
Maybe the most iconic shoes of the season, Castañer Brity Wedges ($230) are equal parts sexy, feminine, and practical. And the graduated wedge means they elevate without skimping on walkability.
BUY NOW ($230)
The Best Luxury Summer Slides and Sandals right now
Those are our top picks for the best luxury sandals and slides this summer. Now the big question is – which pair (or in our case – pairs) to go for?
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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.
