I Just Found Summer's Coolest Y2K Shoe Trend for Under $100

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Of the many sandal styles trending this season, none excite me more than the return of Y2K wedges. Yep, the 2000s-era sandals are back and better than ever. I have a nostalgic soft spot for the comfy heel because I distinctly remember wearing this trend the first time it came around. They spark fond and carefree memories. At this point, I'm emotionally attached to wedges, and I can't wait to get my feet into this season's freshest styles.

I'm not talking about espadrilles today. Although, I'm a forever fan of the style. Instead, I'm focused on the sleek and modern iterations we're seeing fashion people enamored with this season, thanks to their dominant presence on S/S 23 runways. Below, I'm sharing 27 of-the-moment styles that feel fresh for summer 2023. The best part is I've kept all my picks under $100 because you don't have to spend a ton to get that trendy Y2K look.

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Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for nearly a decade. Judith started on the Shop Who What Wear team, creating content and managing a team of merchandisers for the Who What Wear shopping app. She later crossed over to the editorial team, where she shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands in her shopping-focused stories and social takeovers. She has become one of the top affiliate earners during her six plus years at Who What Wear. Before working in fashion, Judith was a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) and shared her passion for travel and food. She studied at the prestigious London Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She later studied fashion merchandising and design, which laid the foundation for her career in fashion.


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