Whether you’re drawn to the architectural lines of a flatform, the enduring appeal of a Birkenstock, or something softly sculptural (hello, espadrille-Mary Jane hybrids), we’ve exhaustively sifted through the season’s best offerings. Presenting our 2025 edit of the summer sandals you’ll wear on repeat – or at least until autumn rolls around.

The Summer Sandals Edit: 30 Pairs That Are Elegant And Easy to Wear
From flatforms to utilitarian-chic buckles, this summer's sandals prove comfort and craftsmanship can walk hand in hand.
Few things signal summer’s arrival quite like slipping your feet into a good pair of sandals – and if one can wander sun-baked city pavements just as easily as poolside in them, so much the better.
Whether you’re drawn to the architectural lines of a flatform, the enduring appeal of a Birkenstock, or something softly sculptural (hello, espadrille-Mary Jane hybrids), we’ve exhaustively sifted through the season’s best offerings. Presenting our 2025 edit of the summer sandals you’ll wear on repeat – or at least until autumn rolls around.
Whether you’re drawn to the architectural lines of a flatform, the enduring appeal of a Birkenstock, or something softly sculptural (hello, espadrille-Mary Jane hybrids), we’ve exhaustively sifted through the season’s best offerings. Presenting our 2025 edit of the summer sandals you’ll wear on repeat – or at least until autumn rolls around.

By
Nancy Alsop
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Published May 2025
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