If summer shoes are the cause of your daily fashion woes, first, I feel you. Second, you've come to the right place. You can have everything down pat, from the bag and accessories to the dress or perfectly paired separates and even a great hair day, but if you don't have the right shoes, forget about it. The outfit just won't feel right, and neither will your mood. So it's time to make sure you have your summer shoe bases covered. Chic flat sandals, polished sneakers, a couple of heels, and a trusty pair of flats or two. My suggestion? Invest in something that will last—not just for the next few months but for the next few years and beyond. Sure, shoe trends come and go, but the essentials don't change, and so many of the finds out there really are forever shoes. See just what I mean below and shop my roundup of the summer-ready footwear you'll wear nonstop this year and for those to come!
If you buy one pair of black thong sandals, it should probably be these.
Not mad at a pop of red.
This color goes with literally everything.
I want them.
They're fun but practical!
Who's headed to Capri?
They'll go with everything.
The cool girls' preferred thong sandals.
I have these in black, but I think I need this version.
They don't miss.
Can't go wrong.
I have these in gray, and they really are divine.
Classic but not basic or boring is the goal.
They come in black too.
Wait, these are so good.
Fancy.
A few of my friends own these and are obsessed.
From my screenshots.
For a flattering, barely-there look.
A summery take on black ballet flats.
I don't care what anyone says. I love suede for summer.
My mom wants them.
Dress them up or down.
Interesting but still practical.
What's better than wedges?
Love a little charm.
Who am I to resist this shade of blue?
They're low-key viral.
They're great in every color.