If You Hate Wearing Sandals in the City, This One's for You

Even if you're not a germaphobe, you have to admit that bare feet anywhere near filthy city streets is cringeworthy, to say the least. But given that this editor is, indeed, a germaphobe, I'm taking it upon myself to help you find sandals that will protect your feet when pounding the big-city pavement (as opposed to the sandy shores) and still look cool.
While it's hard not to love a pair of white sneakers or ballet flats in the summer, sometimes you just need something that's a little more breathable during the dog days of summer. If you just look out for a few characteristics when city-sandal shopping, your feet and the street will never be too close for comfort. Namely, a sturdy ankle strap (so that your shoes don't fly off of your feet while trekking around town—I've been there and never want to go back), a small platform to keep your feet elevated from the ground, a partially covered toe, thick straps, and/or a large enough insole to avoid foot overhang. Well, I found 18 stylish sandals that pass the city-street test. Shop them below.
J.Crew refers to these as "sidewalk-friendly."Available in sizes 5 to 11.
So to sum things up, you can and should wear sandals in the city. Just have a few pairs on hand that will protect your feet for when you plan on walking a lot.

Allyson is a senior editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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