30 Cute Sandals to Wear for Spring and Summer

last updated 22 March 2022

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Last week, I wore my first pair of sandals of the season unapologetically in the East Coast weather. And I didn't need to carry around an extra pair of boots or closed-toe shoes—spring really is here! I could go immediately buy a cold latte with extra ice to celebrate, but I'm ushering in the arrival of good weather the way I know best: shopping for sandals.

It's not that anyone really needs a reason to buy cute shoes. I think anytime is the best time for shoe browsing, but you can't deny it feels extra relevant right now. Below, I've scoured the depths of the internet to bring you 30 of the most visually pleasing pairs out there. Since color is the name of the game right now in terms of trends, I've included lots of strappy heels and flats in shades like tangerine, ocean blue, and marigold. But fans of neutrals can relax. There are stunning sandals in shades of chocolate and black, too.

Public Desire

Lacey Heel Sandals With Ankle Tie

You don't need a crystal ball to tell you these will be your go-to neutral heels all season.

Urban Outfitters

Loma Platform Thong Sandal

Now that platform thong sandals are no longer as controversial, it's finally time to invest in a pair.

Ego

Spiritual Flare Block Heel Mules

The price on this pair is ridiculously affordable.

Charles & Keith

Chalk Strappy Flat Sandals

Classic and cute.

Topshop

Nifty Mid Heel Mule Sandals

Ready for all your floral-dress needs.

Zara

Flat Leather Sandal

I can imagine this is what walking on air looks like.

Mango

Heel Non-Structured Sandals

The delicious early-aughts influence is not lost on me.

Mirra Slide Sandal

Colored PVC sandals are a big item this year.

Schutz

Glenna Platform Sandals

My feet will never complain about a platform heel.

Public Desire

Tropez Multi Jewel Heel Sandals in Orange

I'm in utter disbelief that these are only $42.

Michael Michael Kors

Clara Sandal

These are a dupe for a fashion-set favorite, and they're a really good buy if I say so myself.

Marc Fisher

Calinda Sandal

The quintessential pair of office sandals.

Bcbgeneration

Salin Slide Sandal

While the silhouette is minimal, the color is certainly attention-grabbing.

Mango

Platform Quilted Sandals

The definition of fun.

Nine West

Fefee Platform Slide Sandals

I'm welcoming wedge sandals with open arms all 2022.

Mango

Feather Leather Sandals

Meet your new favorite party sandals.

Marc Fisher

Draya Slide Sandal

The braided strap feels so elegant.

Porte & Paire

Suede Sandals

Obsessed is an understatment.

Steve Madden

Isa Wedge Slide Sandal

Translucent sandals are great for trips because they go with everything.

Vince

Deana Leathter Sandals

These will meet my The Row demands on a shoestring budget.

Cult Gaia

Meta PVC Sandals

Sandals that rival the most revered sculptures.

Aster

Capri Sandals

Fancy, fancy.

Zara

Leather Fisherman Sandals

According to my colleagues, fisherman sandals are set to trend hard this summer, so you might as well get on it early.

Alevi Milano

Fay Wedge Sandals

These would look so pretty with light-wash denim.

Wandler

Isa Leather Mules

This color is unmatched.

Birkenstock x Proenza Schouler

Arizona PS EXQ Sandals

I don't even love Birkenstocks, but I'm going crazy for these.

Aje

Mirage Leather Strappy Heel Sandals

If you're working with a little more of a budget, might I suggest these?

Simon Miller

Blackout Platform

True fashion-person sandals.

Gia/RHW

Rosie 5 Sandals

Now presenting my dream sandals.

Christian Louboutin

Multitaski 70 Metallic Leather Mules

Just too good to ignore.

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Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. While going to school at Columbia University in New York City, she got her feet wet in the fashion industry interning at Elle magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and New York magazine's The Cut. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. There, she worked on a multitude of projects, including styling inbook feature stories for New York magazine's print issue, writing and pitching market stories for The Cut, and serving as fashion lead for The Cut's branded content. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter. Now she is a fashion market editor for Who What Wear, focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her duties as a fashion market editor, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times. But once the computer goes down and the emails turn off, she's likely eating her way through Koreatown, hunting down vintage furniture, scoping out new outrageous nail designs to try, or taking a hot cycling class.