The Best Summer Sandal Brands, According to Me

I've been pretty vocal about my feet and my need for them to be as comfortable and supported as possible. After an appointment with my podiatrist, who told me all the ways I could take better care of my bunions, I've severely limited the times I wear heels or boots that squish my toes together. This, as you can imagine, is frustrating for someone who worships beautifully crafted footwear. However, now that summer is around and the shoe of choice is decidedly a pair of sandals, my feet and desire for fun footwear is satiated—phew.

In the spirit of indulging in a few new pairs of sandals for the season, I rounded up my favorite brands. From classic slides in pops of color to strappy leather versions that will look oh so chic styled with a cotton shirtdress, there's a little something for everyone and at every price point.

Ancient Greek Sandals

You really can't go wrong with a pair from Ancient Greek Sandals. The ones I've splurged on in the past have lasted several summers, and they're super comfortable—win-win.

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Emme Parsons

Emme Parsons is a great under-the-radar designer to snag a pair of sandals from. They're beautifully made and elevate your look.

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Amanu

This sandal label is a mainstay for me thanks to the neutral hues and timeless silhouettes.

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ATP Atelier

If you're all about a sleek leather sandal, then ATP Atelier should be on your speed dial.

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Tkees

If you're into the flip-flop trend that's resurfaced, this is a chic brand to experiment with.

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Massimo Dutti

I recently purchased a pair of raffia slides from Massimo Dutti, and the quality (especially considering the under-$100 price point) was amazing. I wear them all of the time, and they feel dressy enough to wear in the evening.

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Cult Gaia

If you want to feel like you walked out of a Slim Aarons photograph, get a pair of sandals from Cult Gaia—enough said.

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Up Next: five ways to style five different summer sandals.

Nicole Kliest
Freelance Contributor

Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)