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See the season's trendiest staples.
Summer shoes are all about whimsy. While winter demands protection from the elements, we ask less of our shoes in the summer, inviting ease and leaving more room for play. This summer we’re seeing the return of older silhouettes like wedges and kitten heels. Ballet flats aren’t going anywhere, but their bow details have migrated to dozens of other styles. Pastels and primary colors will dominate, with butter yellow and cherry red in particular demand. And the naked trend we’ve seen across red carpets will translate to footwear, with transparent materials and barely-there straps. Jewelry-like details will top everything off, proving that shoes can be just as striking as other accessories.
Ahead, find the best summer shoe styles for every warm weather occasion.
Monochromatic Wedges
Wedges are back! With an elongating and easy-to-walk-in silhouette, they may be the perfect summer shoe.
Sandals with Jewelry-Like Details
This season's sandals are all about jewelry-like details, from metallic hardware to semi-precious stones.
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Mesh Ballet Flats
Footwear's answer to the transparent trend (see: naked dresses, sheer pants) is the mesh ballet flat. The added texture offers a fresh take on a classic shape, however jarring it may be to see your pedicure through an ostensibly closed-toed shoe. And unlike traditional ballet flats, they'll keep your feet cool.
Colorful Sneakers
Colorful sneakers are the street shoe du jour. Adidas Sambas are the go-to, but there are plenty of options to choose from.
Fisherman Sandals
Practical, nonchalant, and timeless, fisherman sandals are a perfect summer shoe. The caged toe and ankle strap keep them firmly on your feet, making them the rare sandal you can walk long distances in.
Platform Flip-Flops
Flip flops are a summer essential and a platform pair are equally at home on the beach and at dinner.
Slingback Kitten Heels
Pointy-toe kitten heels are everywhere right now. The playful red gingham elicits images of backyard barbecues and weekends spent in the country, while the small heel adds elegance.
Cherry Red
Sick of butter yellow? Say hello to the season’s latest food-inspired color trend: cherry red. Whether you opt for a pair of demure ballet flats or sky-high stilettos, the bold, French girl-inspired hue will lend an air of confidence to your look.
Flip-Flop Heels
Who says flip-flops can't go from day to night? Though best known on rubber beach shoes, between-the-toes straps look exceedingly sleek on heels too.
Bow Details
Bow motifs are still everywhere, having migrated from ballet flats to just about every other kind of footwear.