Summer’s official arrival is just a week away, and in fashion terms, that means one thing: sandal season is here. At Who What Wear, we’ve been keeping you abreast on all the key sandal trends for 2025, from jelly flats and kitten-heeled flip-flops to suede slides. Now, it’s time to spotlight one standout sandal color trend making waves: red.
Enter Zoë Kravitz, who just gave us the perfect example of how to wear this bold sandal shade. Spotted strolling through New York City this week, Kravitz wore an all-gray look featuring a cropped tee and foldover bike shorts. But the real star of her outfit? A pair of red jelly flip-flops from The Row (yes, the sold-out ones).
On Zoë Kravitz: The Row sandals
At first glance, red sandals might seem like an unexpected pick, but as Kravitz proves, they’re an effortless way to inject color into a neutral outfit. Even before her street style moment, fashion insiders from Paris to L.A. have been embracing red sandals, whether flip-flops or strappy flats. The verdict? They’re officially a chic and versatile must-have.
Scroll on to shop our favorite red sandals to pair with everything from bike shorts to dresses—perfect for Pilates, weekend brunch, or spontaneous summer drinks.
Shop the best red sandals
These are a great alternative to Kravitz's $600 pair.
This silhouette is sleek and looks stunning when paired with a white cotton poplin dress.
The entire Who What Wear editorial team is obsessed with these Toteme-like kitten heels.
Minimalist dressers will love the clean lines on these.
Why spend $500 on the designer pair when you can get this alternative for just $45.
The style set can't stop raving about the beaded version, but I believe the red patent-leather iteration looks more polished.
Red suede? Yes, please.
The silver embellishment makes these feel special.
Style these with a bikini and a sarong or trousers and a tank top.
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