The 29 Designer Sandals That Have Major It-Shoe Potential
Now that summer is floating onto the horizon, our minds (and shopping carts) have been filled with all things warm-weather dressing. In a few short weeks, it will finally be the time to break out all the chic linen pieces, new swimwear, and raffia accessories we've been eyeing all spring, but arguably nothing marks the true arrival of summer more than the switch from closed-toed shoes to sandals does. As far as we're concerned, the summer solstice is merely a formality, and the time has nearly come to show off our new sandals (ahem, this is your cue to book those pedicure appointments now).
With any new season comes a fresh selection of new-in styles, and for summer 2024, the designer sandals on offer are really delivering. I spent the afternoon scrolling through the new arrivals sections at some of my favorite luxury retailers like Net-a-Porter, Moda Operandi, and FWRD, and 30-plus tabs later, I've collected several pairs that are oozing with It-shoe potential. From Miu Miu to Chanel, discover and shop the designer sandals I'm predicting will go viral this summer.
Khaite does it again. The new Jones sandals are a minimalist's dream with their caged, asymmetric straps that are already winning over fashion editors.
No more accessories needed when you're wearing these stunning sandals.
We haven't stopped thinking about Proenza's toe-ring sandals since they made their debut on the spring/summer 2024 runway last September.
We do not doubt that Hermès' highly sought-after Chypre sandals will be a hit again this year.
These are what we'd call the good kind of weird.
Classic flip-flops, elevated. The Row's leather City sandals are the definition of a quiet-luxury staple.
Sleek, sophisticated, and utterly wearable. What's not to love?
Social media had a field day over these trompe l'oeil Jacquemus heels, and frankly, so did we.
Such a fresh take on the iconic horse-bit logo.
Just when I thought I was tiring of velcro sandals, these pulled me right back in.
These are already taking over my feed and summer hasn't even started yet, if that's any indication.
Net-a-Porter has already earmarked these as a trending product. Just FYI.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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