Jul 17, 2018

The One Shoe Style I Always Buy on the Cheap

by Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour

Is it just me, or do your shoes always return from a vacation in bad shape? It’s especially the worst when it comes to everyday sandals—you know, the ones that you put on in the morning without knowing where the day will take you? Then after maybe hitting the beach, walking around, and going dancing all before an outfit change can occur, you look down and it’s like seeing the money you spent just days before going down the drain. But it was worth it for a good time! Right?

Wrong. Or should I say, kind of wrong. While I’m all about being YOLO on vacation, that’s no reason to lose hundreds of dollars on sandals every time. That’s why I’m all about buying only affordable sandals for trips. That way, on the highly likely chance they get ruined, both your happy memories and your bank account can remain intact. So without further ado, shop my favorite vacation sandals (some of which I already own) below.

Zara Gem Encrusted Slides ($70)

These crystal sandals are the next best thing to my above sold-out pair.

Available in sizes 5 to 11.

H&M Mules ($30)

These would look so good with an all-white ’fit.

Available in sizes 4.5 to 10.

Mango Dots Sandals ~~( $40)~~ $30

Those with classic style will flip over these polka-dot sandals.

Available in sizes 6 to 9.5.

Saks Fifth Avenue Metallic Leather Slides ~~( $140)~~ $50

Lilac and metallic? I’ll take ’em.

Available in sizes 5 to 11.

Harper Sandals

Topshop Harper Sandals ($35)

Is it just me or do these look super expensive?

Available in sizes 4.5 to 11.5.

Adalea Slides

Dolce Vita Adalea Slides ~~( $100)~~ $50

For all the denim lovers out there.

Available in sizes 8 to 10.

The Boardwalk Post Slide Sandal

Madewell The Boardwalk Post Slide Sandal ($60)

Simply perfect.

Available in sizes 5 to 11.

Stylenanda Clear Strap Slide Sandals ($35)

These red barely there sandals are both fun and flattering.

Available in sizes 225 to 250.

Women's J.crew Cora Slide Sandal

J.Crew Cora Slide Sandal ($70)

You can always count on J.Crew.

Available in sizes 5 to 12.

Mango Brooches Linen-Blend Sandals ~~( $80)~~ $60

I’m obsessed with these buckles.

Available in sizes 6 to 9.5.

Womens Double-Strap Slide Indigo Snake Effect Leather

Banana Republic Double-Strap Slide ($58)

These neutral sandals are anything but boring.

Available in sizes 5 to 11.

Zara Braided Slide Sandals ($50)

Own these and love them.

Available in sizes 5 to 11.

Dolce Vita Pascal Knotted Sandals ~~( $120)~~ $56

This color combo is on point.

Available in sizes 6 to 11.

UO Claudia Strappy Heel

Urban Outfitters Claudia Strappy Heel ($49)

Low block heels are perfect for when you don’t know where the day will take you.

Available in sizes 6 to 10.

Sloane Palm Slide Sandals

Who What Wear Sloane Palm Slide Sandals ($33)

Call me biased, but I love these.

Available in sizes 6 to 11.

Nine West Roberton Knotted Block-Heel Slides ~~( $80)~~ $35

A good pair of black sandals is crucial to any wardrobe.

Available in sizes 5 to 10.

Forever 21 Faux Leather Toe-Ring Wraparound Heels ($28)

Our editors love these Forever 21 sandals.

Available in sizes 5.5 to 10.

H&M Leather Sandals ($50)

H&M does it again.

Available in sizes 4.5 to 10.

Raye x Lovers + Friends Atticus Slide ~~( $138)~~ $63

An approachable take on the toe-ring sandal trend.

Available in sizes 5.5 to 10.

Flat Tubular Sandals

Topshop Flat Tubular Sandals ($65)

The perfect pastel shade.

Available in sizes 4.5 to 11.5.

Oceano Lace-Up Sandal

Matisse Oceano Lace-Up Sandal ($55)

These just seem like they’d look amazing with denim shorts.

Available in sizes 5 to 10.

Forever 21 Metallic Rhinestone Sandals ($15)

I’m a sucker for embellished slides.

Available in sizes 5.5 to 10.

Zara Leather Crossover Sandals ($46)

Is it just me or does it seem like half the internet owns these?

Available in sizes 5 to 11.