The Hot List: 7 Designer Sandals Absolutely Ruling 2021

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@emilisindlev

There are mules, and then there are these Versace mules. Ever since we spotted them on the spring runway, we were smitten. The leather plissé texture, knotted detail, and array of bright punchy hues really take them to the next level.

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@alyssainthecity

Platform thongs are the shoe trend on every fashion girl's lips this summer because, well, the Y2K sandals are "it." Of all the options out there, Simon Miller's version is really taking center stage. The exaggerated platform sole and lime-green hue aren't easily forgotten.

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@mariaalia

Another day, another pair of BY FAR sandals we simply can't get off our minds. The brand is at it again this season with a fresh pair of '90s-inspired heels—this time with a strappy pair that's finished with a charming leather bow detail and walkable low heels.

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@tylynnnguyen

Look familiar? The Row's Ginza sandals were a fan favorite last summer as well, but thanks to the aforementioned platform-thong movement, they're having just as much (if not more) of a moment this year.

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@tamumcpherson

"Revenge heels," ever heard of 'em? If ever there were a time for statement-making strappy sandals, this is it, and Amina Muaddi's lace-up pair is everything you could want. 

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@camillecharriere

Just because we're going out again doesn't mean we're completely ditching our comfiest shoes. Cushy slides like these Yeezys are really resonating among the fashion crowd.

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@pernilleteisbaek

One micro-trend we've noted is padded sandals, and it's mostly thanks to this chic collab between shoe brand Gia Couture and perennial It girl Pernille Teisbaek, who created these simple but fresh mules.