Affordable Under-$100 Summer Shoes Your Closet Needs

last updated 14 August 2019

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If you’re anything like this editor and have a thing for shoes, right now is one of the best times to add some new pairs to your closet. We’ve hit this sweet spot in the season when many of the biggest shoe trends have already emerged so you can feel confident buying them to add to your closet. And that’s not the only reason. The summer sales are in full swing, meaning most of the coolest styles are now available with pretty sizable discounts.

Ahead I’m breaking down some of the season’s most notable shoe trends and where you can buy them for under $100. Whether you’re into “Cinderella” shoes or chunky sneakers, combat boots or pretty metallic heels, there’s something everyone is sure to love. Now is the time to order those last-minute pieces for your summer wardrobe, and shoes are a great place to start.

PVC Shoes

I’m calling these “Cinderella shoes” because they’re what I imagine the princess would wear in 2018.

Zara

Vinyl Strap Sandals

Intentionally Blank

Nest Slide in Black

Combat Boots

Are these the unofficial shoes of the summer? I’m thinking yes. Pair yours with a minidress like Kaia Gerber.

Dr. Martens

1460 8 Eye Boot

H&M + Boots With Buckles

H&M

Boots With Buckles

Mules

I’m very pro mules. They’re the perfect shoes to pair with everything from jeans to skirts, and I wear mine year-round.

Jeffrey Campbell

Ninon Point Toe Mules

L’Oéil

Jaclyn Slingback Mules

Chunky Sneakers

The divisive trend has been talked about at length on the internet. If you’re ready for chunky sneakers, here are some affordable ones to give a try.

Urban Outfitters x Reebok

Workout Plus MCC Sneaker

Urban Outfitters x Nike

Air Span II Sneaker

Grecian-Inspired Sandals

Headed on a trip to the beach somewhere this summer? These are the perfect shoes to pack in your suitcase.

Madewell

Outstock Lace Up Sandals

Sol Sana

Wave Slide Sandals

Block-Heel Sandals

Block heels are every fashion girl’s secret for comfortable shoes that have some height.

The Fix

Lilly Slides

Botkier

Carlie Suede Mid Heel Slide Sandals

Slides

A simple pair of slides is perfect for any summer outfit. I’m especially loving these thin-strap and toe-strap versions.

TKEES

Alex Slides

Topshop

Florence Toe Post Sandal

Gold Heels

I’m dubbing these “French-girl shoes” because they seem to be in the wardrobes of every Parisian.

Mango

Metallic Leather Sandals

Who What Wear

Truth Ankle Strap

Flip-Flops

Are flip-flops really back? Street style star Pernille Teisbaek seems to think so.

Forever 21

Faux Leather Thong Sandals

Havaianas

Slim Flip Flops

If you’re willing to splurge, here are more summer shoe trends to shop this season.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.