My Friend Asked Me for New Spring Sandals—I Sent These 30 Chic Under-$300 Picks


"Girl, I need your help…" was the text message I opened from a close friend the other day asking for advice. No, she didn't need counsel for career woes or dating mishaps. It was something more challenging: where to find cheap spring sandals. Frankly, I don't blame her for reaching out for advice because I've been stressed before, too, trying to find chic footwear that won't cost me a fortune. It's not easy, especially when there are so many things to consider during the shopping process, such as recent trends, quality, brand recognition, versatility, comfort, and price tag.
It's no wonder that so many of us either give up, go over budget in proper Carrie Bradshaw form, or hit up the group chat. The latter is often the best option if you've got access to a really stylish friend (ahem, like me). Being able to turn to close friends for recommendations of chic sandals is the best way to circumvent all of the noise on the internet. But if you don't have someone you'd feel comfortable texting for shopping advice, don't fret. Ahead, I've shared a curation of the cheap spring sandals that I shared with a close friend recently so that you can join in on the group chat. Trust me—no one will believe that any of these affordable sandals were under $300.

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.
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