Every Cool Fashion Person I Know Is Wearing These 6 Sandal Trends This Summer

Woman in toe-ring sandals and black skirt.

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Summer is in full swing, which means sandals are probably on heavy rotation in your wardrobe right now. If you're looking to update your collection with of-the-moment styles, then you've come to the right place. I scoured the feeds of the coolest fashion people I know on Instagram, and there are six sandal trends that I see dominating this summer so far, from trend-forward and sporty rope sandals to timeless thongs. Whatever your style aesthetic, there's a fresh sandal style to suit your taste and budget. The trends below feel modern and cool and will make your summer outfits exponentially chicer.

Keep scrolling for the sandal trends every cool fashion person I know is wearing this summer.

Fancy Flip-Flops

Woman in white dress and thong sandals.

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Elevated flip-flops are reigning supreme this summer. Whether you choose luxe leather straps, a cute kitten heel, or a chic colorway, the sandal style goes with literally everything in your closet. It's easy, simple, and on-trend.

Rope Sandals

Woman in rope sandals.

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Thanks to Miu Miu, sporty-meets-boho rope sandals are dominating this season—adding a trendy touch to your summer ensembles. Luckily, there are now a variety of iterations of the cool-girl style at every price point.

Metal Toe-Ring Details

Woman in polka-dot dress and toe-ring sandals.

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If you want a pair of sandals that look polished and elevated and can take you seamlessly from day to night, then there's no better choice than metal toe-ring details that add a sleek touch to minimalistic silhouettes.

Jellies

Woman in white skirt, top, and jelly shoes.

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While jelly shoes aren't technically sandals, I'm slotting them under this category due to their summery and transparent nature. Thanks to The Row, we're seeing fashion people embrace the playful and youthful style—pairing them with everything from shorts to dresses. They're a surefire way to look on-trend this summer.

Asymmetric Silhouettes

Woman in asymmetric sandals, sequin skirt, and t-shirt.

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Whether you go for heels or flats, there's really no wrong way to wear this trend. The asymmetric silhouette feels modern and will amp up your basics in an instant.

'90s Chic

Woman in 90s kitten heel mules, jeans, and white tank.

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From minimalistic slingbacks to kitten-heel mules, '90s-inspired sandals are having a major moment right now. They're one of the most versatile styles to pair with everything from straight-leg jeans to minidresses and slip skirts.

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Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.