Summer is in full swing, which means sandals are probably on heavy rotation in your wardrobe right now. If you're looking to update your collection with of-the-moment styles, then you've come to the right place. I scoured the feeds of the coolest fashion people I know on Instagram, and there are six sandal trends that I see dominating this summer so far, from trend-forward and sporty rope sandals to timeless thongs. Whatever your style aesthetic, there's a fresh sandal style to suit your taste and budget. The trends below feel modern and cool and will make your summer outfits exponentially chicer.
Keep scrolling for the sandal trends every cool fashion person I know is wearing this summer.
Fancy Flip-Flops
Elevated flip-flops are reigning supreme this summer. Whether you choose luxe leather straps, a cute kitten heel, or a chic colorway, the sandal style goes with literally everything in your closet. It's easy, simple, and on-trend.
Rope Sandals
Thanks to Miu Miu, sporty-meets-boho rope sandals are dominating this season—adding a trendy touch to your summer ensembles. Luckily, there are now a variety of iterations of the cool-girl style at every price point.
Metal Toe-Ring Details
If you want a pair of sandals that look polished and elevated and can take you seamlessly from day to night, then there's no better choice than metal toe-ring details that add a sleek touch to minimalistic silhouettes.
Jellies
While jelly shoes aren't technically sandals, I'm slotting them under this category due to their summery and transparent nature. Thanks to The Row, we're seeing fashion people embrace the playful and youthful style—pairing them with everything from shorts to dresses. They're a surefire way to look on-trend this summer.
Asymmetric Silhouettes
Whether you go for heels or flats, there's really no wrong way to wear this trend. The asymmetric silhouette feels modern and will amp up your basics in an instant.
'90s Chic
From minimalistic slingbacks to kitten-heel mules, '90s-inspired sandals are having a major moment right now. They're one of the most versatile styles to pair with everything from straight-leg jeans to minidresses and slip skirts.
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