11 Splurge-Worthy Designer Sandals and 11 Less Pricey Alts That Are Just as Chic

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If you're a shoe lover, this story is a must-read, regardless of your footwear budget. With the official start of summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to talk about sandals—the most relevant type of shoes for the season. Living in the hot and humid South, I understand the importance of breathable footwear, which is why sandals are a top priority for me.

In this shoe roundup, I've handpicked some of the most stylish designer sandals of the season. But as lovely as they are, I know that shelling out close to $1000 for a pair of sandals may not be feasible for everyone. Don't worry, though—I've done the legwork and found affordable alternatives for each chic designer pair. Scroll through and find your perfect summer shoes without breaking the bank.

The Splurge-Worthy JW Anderson Pair

The Less Pricey Alt

The Splurge-Worthy Chloé Pair

The Less Pricey Alt

The Splurge-Worthy Ulla Johnson Pair

The Less Pricey Alt

The Splurge-Worthy Saint Laurent Pair

The Less Pricey Alt

The Splurge-Worthy Toteme Pair

The Less Pricey Alt

The Splurge-Worthy Magda Butrym Pair

The Less Pricey Alt

The Splurge-Worthy Bottega Veneta Pair

The Less Pricey Alt

The Splurge-Worthy Proenza Schouler Pair

The Less Pricey Alt

The Splurge-Worthy Isabel Marant Pair

The Less Pricey Alt

The Splurge-Worthy Loewe Pair

The Less Pricey Alt

The Splurge-Worthy Gucci Pair

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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.