There’s nothing better than donning some stylish boots in the wintertime, but eventually the weather changes and the excitement fades. Then it’s time for SANDAL SEASON.
But in 2019 it’s not so simple: There’s a whole roster of sandal styles vying for our affections.
Here’s a quick guide to all the sandal types you’ll encounter (and some great examples) so you can choose the one that fits you best.
Espadrilles
Expect to use this word a lot this spring. Espadrilles are a sandal made of natural, woven fabric perfect for the adventurous sole.
Soludos Classic Canvas Stripe Espadrille Sandals
Dolce Vita Lesly Ankle Strap Espadrilles
See by Chloe Glyn Mid Wedge Espadrilles
Loeffler Randall Daisy Espadrilles
Evermore Women’s Espadrille Flats
Carol Woven Leather Open Toe d’Orsay Espadrilles
ASOS DESIGN Wide Fit Jacey espadrilles
Larissa Espadrille Platform Sandal
String Strap Sandals
Less is more when it comes to these strung up sandal straps. A great chameleon that works with lower effort outfits as well as higher-end affairs.
Rejina Pyo Harley Leather Sandals
Reike Nen RK2-SH018 X String Sandals
3.1 Phillip Lim Sabrina 45mm Cage Mules
Mango Criss-Cross Straps Sandals
Wedge Sandals
When slides are too casual and heels aren’t casual enough, wear wedges.
Urban Outfitters Britney Wedge Sandal
Maryam Nassir Zadeh Olympia Plastic Wedge
Free People Barela Platform Wedge
Sannibel Platform Wedge Sandal
Nicole Saldana Alyssa Clear-Heel Blue Sandals
Loq Sol Patent-Leather Wedge Sandals
Slide Sandals
Easy on, easy off, open toe. The classy older sibling of flip-flops, not to be confused with close-toed mules.
Topshop Hippie Square Slide Sandals
Steve Madden Issy Slide Sandals
Birkenstock Essentials Arizona Slide Sandal
Kaanas Santorini Infinity Slide Sandals
Valentino Cowhide Slide Sandal
Tory Burch Ravello Studded Sandal
Ancient Greek Sandals Taygete Flat Sandals
Flip-Flops
The uber-casual thong sandal gets a fashion makeover. That’s right: Flip-flops are cool and they’ve got style to spare.
Rebecca Minkoff Senet Flip-Flops
Simon Miller Brown Beep 45 Leather Thong Sandals
Raquel Allegra X Pedro Garcia Kaname Sandals
Alchimia Di Ballin Vernice Thong Sandals
Proenza Schouler Platform Sole Flip-Flops
Charlotte Olympia Cat Flip-Flop
Nordstrom Ipanema Paradise Flip Flops
The Verdict?
So who wins the spring 2019 sandal showdown?
It’s hard to choose just one; they all have their place. Best to just get one of each and call it a day.
