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It’s Official: These Are The 7 Biggest Sandal Trends of the Summer

written by BELLA GIL

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Graphics by: Caitlin Schneider
Graphics by: Caitlin Schneider

Around this time every year, we take a look at our closets and pack up our cold-weather apparel to put our summer clothes back in the spotlight. And when we put our boots into hibernation for the warm months, it can only mean one thing: your favorite sandals are back in action. Putting your trendy sandals back on your feet signifies the start of a new season—one filled with late-evening walks, mornings spent at the Farmer’s Market, and patio drinks galore.

It’s always a treat to see what new sandal trends each summer brings—especially when they involve nostalgic ones from our pasts (looking at you, jelly shoes!). As reliable as your tried-and-true slides may be, summer 2023’s sandal trends are too good to resist. So it’s time to book that pedicure, swap your jeans for denim shorts, and let your sandals take the spotlight in your footwear collection again. But before you add a new pair to your cart this season, take a peek at these summer 2023 sandal trends.

 

1. Raffia 

Raffia is a summer staple, but it’s about to be even bigger this summer. The texture has also made its way into accessories we’re obsessed with, like earrings, headbands, and lucky for us, an endless amount of sandals. Imagine throwing on your favorite linen pants and letting the texture of these raffia sandals do all the talking. Consider us obsessed.

Raffia Slide
Sam Edelman
Raffia Slide
3 colors available
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Raffia Block Heel Sandal
Steve Madden
Raffia Block Heel Sandal
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Platform Sandal
ASH
Platform Sandal
2 colors available
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Flatform Sandal
Larroude
Flatform Sandal
2 colors available
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2. Buckles & double-straps

Similar to Birkenstocks, but not quite, these double-strapped buckle sandals take a comfortable twist on your most walkable sandals. This summer, shiny embellishments and chunky lug soles take them from your errand-running shoes to the ones you take out on the town every time you leave the house. In fact, take it from our Fashion Editor herself, who wore a pair all around Europe for two whole weeks. These sandals provide comfort, style, and inevitably are going to come with people asking, “Where did you get those?”

Buckle Leather Sandals
MANGO
Buckle Leather Sandals
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Buckle Slide Sandal
Schutz
Buckle Slide Sandal
2 colors available
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Lug Sole Leather Sandals
ZARA
Lug Sole Leather Sandals
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Triple Strap Sandal
Steve Madden
Triple Strap Sandal
2 colors available
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3. Puffy sandals

We’ve seen puffy accessories across numerous runways the past couple of years—looking at you especially, Bottega and Coach—and the trend has finally made its way to footwear. Put a little bounce in your step this summer with a puffy pair of sandals. Both comfy and on-trend, they’re the epitome of fun, and also happen to remind us of the Floatie Feet we had back in our youth.

Platform Sandal
Marc Fisher
Platform Sandal
4 colors available
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Leather Slip-Ons
ALOHAS
Leather Slip-Ons
3 colors available
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Puffy Fabric Sandals
ZARA
Puffy Fabric Sandals
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Puffy Platform Sandal
A New Day
Puffy Platform Sandal
2 colors available
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4. Elevated flip-flops

From Havaianas to Rainbows, we all had our loyal pair of flip-flops we slipped on and wore everywhere (likely plucked from a wall of $2 pairs at Old Navy). Though you might not have reached for a pair in years, these updated versions change the look of the classic flip-flop to take them from dated to elevated. With new textures and silhouettes, your temporary foam flip-flop has transformed into one to last a lifetime. 

Leather Sandal
COACH
Leather Sandal
3 colors available
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Platform Strap Sandals
MANGO
Platform Strap Sandals
2 colors available
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Croc Sandals
MANGO
Croc Sandals
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Heeled Sandal
ZARA
Heeled Sandal
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5. Barely-there straps

Gladiator-esque sandals are back in a whole new way. With long, skinny, barely-there straps, these sandals are destined to be by your side on any and every adventure this summer. In addition, with little effort but maximum chicness, they seem plucked straight from the Olson twins’ closets. If you close your eyes, you can almost picture yourself on a European vacation with a pair of these wrapped around your ankles. 

Strappy Sandal
ZARA
Strappy Sandal
2 colors available
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Heeled Leather Sandals
MANGO
Heeled Leather Sandals
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Strappy Heel Sandals
MANGO
Strappy Heel Sandals
3 colors available
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Crisscross Sandal
OluKai
Crisscross Sandal
3 colors available
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6. Criss-crossed straps

Could the crossover sandal be the new it-slide? Crossover sandals are the new, versatile classic that we can’t help but want to wear everywhere. Featured in platform, heeled, or flat styles, this sandal can also be worn both casual or formal—and is a great pair to choose if you’re looking for something you can wear for years to come.

Crossover Slide
Madewell
Crossover Slide
4 colors available
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Crossover Sandals
ALOHAS
Crossover Sandals
33 colors available
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Crossband Slides
Seychelles
Crossband Slides
2 colors available
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Leather Crossed Sandals
ZARA
Leather Crossed Sandals
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7. Fisherman styles

The fisherman sandal creeped back onto the scene last summer and this year, they’re about to be seen on the feet of the very coolest all season long. While they might be considered an “ugly” trend (kind of like the Dad sneakers craze,) they really shine when paired with minimalist outfits. Bonus points for styling these in a Nautical-inspired way—stripes and wicker totes, anyone?

Fisherman Sandals
Aquatalia
Fisherman Sandals
2 colors available
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Fisherman Sandal
Madewell
Fisherman Sandal
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Fisherman Platform
Steve Madden
Fisherman Platform
2 colors available
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Strappy Fisherman Sandals
ALOHAS
Strappy Fisherman Sandals
3 colors available
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