Sandals
Feb 8, 2021

The 6 Sandal Trends I Predict Will Define Summer 2021

by Anna LaPlaca

Photo:

Courtesy of Staud; Courtesy of Acne Studios; Courtesy of Givenchy

Six months ago, the S/S 21 collections wowed us with their fresh batch of shoe trends, and now that the season's deliveries have finally hit the market, the wait to wear all the new-season newness is over. While in certain parts of the country, sandal season is still wishful thinking, we're of the mind that it's never too soon to start discussing, planning, and shopping for the season ahead. This is why we've turned our attention to the biggest sandal trends to emerge from the runways.

Whether it be intricate details like toe-ring ties or throwback silhouettes like cushy padded thongs, we studied the spring collections and discovered the following six overarching sandal styles that we're predicting will make a big impact during the warmer months ahead. To see and shop each trend, keep scrolling.

Photo:

Courtesy of Coperni; Courtesy of Jacquemus; Courtesy of Kenzo

Photo:

Courtesy of Coperni

Photo:

Courtesy of Jacquemus

Photo:

Courtesy of Kenzo

Photo:

Courtesy of Ulla Johnson; Courtesy of Gabriela Hearst; Courtesy of Altuzarra

Ready to get lifted? Flatform sandals—especially those with lace-up ties and espadrille soles—are soaring into the spotlight with notable versions from Ulla Johnson and Altuzarra that will pair perfectly with all your floaty summertime frocks.

Photo:

Courtesy of Altuzarra

Photo:

Courtesy of Ulla Johnson

Photo:

Courtesy of Staud; Courtesy of ACNE Studios; Courtesy of Givenchy

Photo:

Courtesy of Sportmax

Photo:

Courtesy of Givenchy

Photo:

Courtesy of Sea; Courtesy of Staud; Courtesy of Jason Wu

Photo:

Courtesy of Jason Wu

Photo:

Courtesy of Sea

Photo:

Courtesy of Staud

Photo:

Courtesy of Versace; Courtesy of Dion Lee

Exaggerated square-toe sandals were another consistent theme we noticed throughout the spring/summer collections and seeing as this trend isn't necessarily new, this your official notice that it's not time to phase out the silhouette just yet.