Summer is in full swing and with August fast approaching, there are still a lot of opportunites to wear a cute pair of open-toed shoes. Whether for a family BBQ, a beach day with your beau, a friend’s pool party, or on a caribbean vacation, you should consider sandals that are both stylish and comfortable, especially if you live in a city like NYC or Chicago, where walking is the norm.
There are plenty of practical options from celeb-approved brands like Crocs, Birkenstock, UGG, Dankso, SOREL, Tory Burch and more....that would check both boxes and look fab! Versatile, comfy and trendy sandals to wear with shorts, jeans or summer dresses. For this season’s trends, you can choose from styles such as two-strap, clogs, slingbacks, flip-flops and strappy, all the way to the fisherman sandals that are all the rage lately.
These affordable styles are perfect for walking and enjoying the warm summer weather. We even a included a couple retro and Y2K inspired styles and an adorable pair by BOBS from Skechers, which make a donation to help shelter animals with every purchase.
Keep scrolling below to see our top picks for comfy and stylish sandals.
© CourtesyBirkenstocks - Arizona
We pretty much have seen every celebrity wearing this iconic brand of sandals, from Katie Holmes,Gigi Hadid to Kendall Jenner. These EVA Arizona Birkenstocks are perfect for the summer, waterproof and washable so you can take the to the beach and hikes and definitely super comfortable as they come with the original Birkenstock footbed and are made with EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate), a very light, elastic material that provides support and cushioning.
© CourtesySOREL - Ella II Sandals
These Ella II sandals from our favorite brand SOREL are a summer must-have! They are extremely comfortable, have soft elastic straps and provide arch support, so they could be worn all day and look truly great with any outfit. Whether it’s a skirt, skinny jeans and a tank or a strappy dress, they are versatile enough that you will feel chic pairing it with any style. Available in 10 colors, you can pick from their Desert Sun (orange) to their Eraser Pink or their classic tan or black. In addition to their site, you can also find them on Amazon.
© CourtesyCrocs - Brooklyn Low Wedge
Another celebrity-approved brand worn by celebs like Justin Bieber and Heidi Klum is Crocs. And while most wear their iconic style, the brand has an adorable new comfort and stylish line, the Brooklyn Collection. These sandals are perfect for dresses and shorts and gives Crocs a feminine twist with their wedge heels that add a bit of height. Yet, they’re still comfy because they are made with foam technology inside, so you can walk all over town this summer and look fab!
© CourtesySkechers BOBS Desert Kiss
These Desert Kiss sandals from BOBS are cute and go with just about anything, from jeans to shorts and dresses. With these sandals, you really don’t have to sacrifice looking good to feel comfortable, as they have a cushioned memory foam footbed that is beyond comfy, plus they have an espadrille style with a low wedge heel that make them super chic. Lastly, these sandals are not only adorable, but they will make you feel good, as for each purchased pair of BOBS from Skechers, a donation is made to help save shelter animals’ lives nationwide. So these are the perfect pair for animals lovers who want to look trendy and feel good this summer!
© CourtesyDansko - Tricia Sandals
This legendary clog brand that is loved by celebs, has these absolutely gorgeous sandals that are ideal for warm weather. These Dansko Tricia sandals have a 90s clunky look and are super comfortable. They have a stylish wedge heel, are made with pebbled-leather and also have a memory foam footbed. They seem perfect for an after-the-beach dinner date while on vacation.
© CourtesyUGG - Zayne Crossband
These UGG Zayne Crossband sandals are very reminiscent of the 90s. With a 1.5” platform heel and criss-cross padded top straps, they take us back and make us want to wear these with some frayed denim shorts and our favorite claw hair clip. Not only are they trendy, they are also comfy with three layers of cushioning.
© CourtesyTimberland - Malibu Waves
While most of us equate Timberland with their iconic boots, the brand also makes some pretty fashionable sandals perfect for summer. These versatile Malibu Waves Basic Backstrap Sandals with an adjustable buckle closure, not only provide arch support with a dual-density EVA-blend foam midsole and lightweight footbed, they are also super stylish with a Suede finish that comes in white, olive, beige and black.
© CourtesyMadewell - The Fisherman Flatform
Fisherman sandals are the most talked about sandals this season and this open-toe version from Madewell are a great and stylish option! Comfy with a padded footbed and a lightweight sole, these sandals are super cute and trendy!
© CourtesyTory Burch - 70s Platform Flip-Flop
If you love retro fashion, check out these sporty suede and nylon flip-flop sandals from Tory Burch. They super stylish with the recognizable and iconic colorful 70s rainbow stripes and a slight platform. Plus, they are also comfy as they have a layered EVA sole.
© CourtesyAetrex - Lucy Sandals
If you need orthopedic shoes, you can still wear a cute a pair of sandals this summer! These genuine leather flat sandals by Aetrex provide arch support, have a memory foam footbed, padded heels and are podiatrist-approved. They have the classic strappy sandal design with a buckle ankle strap, and come in a several colors including this metallic color, perfect for light summer outfits.
© SORELSOREL- Roaming Decon Slingback Sandals
If you are obsessed with comfort and a fan of sport sandals, these Roaming Decon Slingback Sandals from SOREL are like to become your favorite shoes this summer. Made with a mix of leather and mesh straps, with an adjustable back for the perfect fit and with the brand’s iconic scalloped sole, these comfy sandals are great for walking long distances, specially while out exploring during your vacation.
