With so many alfresco dinners, vacations, and weddings on the calendar for the season ahead, it’s high time to finalize your lineup of the best summer shoes. Luckily enough, our editors are on exactly the same wavelength—and we’ve already scoured the streets and the internet for all the popular sneakers, trendy sandals, and party-ready heels you’re missing.
So, what will we wear this summer? On the more eye-catching side, colorful kicks and nostalgic jelly sandals are only getting more popular, making even plain outfits downright fun. For dressed-up occasions, ring sandals, slim loafers, and kitten heels effortlessly complement airy dresses and tailored trousers. And should you want to really lean into the season’s biggest trends, coastal picks like fisherman sandals and boat shoes pair well with worn-in denim and Bermuda shorts. Shop our edit of the best summer shoes below, before all the good stuff sells out.
Glamour’s summer shoes wish list
Best summer sneakers
Color is the name of the game this summer, especially if you’ve got an eye for trends. Adidas’s pink-and-orange pair is creeping up on the popularity of Sambas, while slim sneakerinas (like the Zara pick below) have popped up on the likes of Charli XCX and Bella Hadid. Meanwhile, those bright Pumas might convince you to trade in spring’s butter yellow for something stronger. But don’t worry: Classic black and white sneakers are very much in the mix, in case your current pair could use an update.
Best summer heels
Embellished sandals, minimalist slingbacks, strappy stunners—this season’s hottest heels contain multitudes. The real throughline here is wearability; low heels are simply easier to walk in, meaning they’re automatically more commute- and vacation-friendly. Pick your favorite pair and style it with a wedding guest dress, a sharp suit, or even long jorts. We promise you’ll look like a fashion editor.
Best summer sandals
We find ourselves at the height of sandal season, meaning the open-toe choices are pretty much endless. To help cut through the noise, we zeroed in on three of our favorite silhouettes for 2025: the toe-ring sandal, the clog sandal, and the fisherman sandal. The first turns footwear into jewelry, the second nods at the big boho trend that’s taking over for summer, and the third brings the beach wherever you are. You can’t go wrong.
Best summer flats
With all due respect to shoes that don’t show off your pedicure, our favorite summer flats are barely there in the best way. Mesh ballet flats, made either of sheer netting or woven leather, are entering their second summer in the spotlight. Flat, strappy sandals are trending, too, lending an elevated look to skirts and dresses without literal elevation. We’re here for it all.
Best summer loafers
You can officially retire your thicker, stiffer loafers for the next few months; come summer, all we want is soft, buttery leather. Slim boat shoes are enjoying a major moment, thanks to brands like Miu Miu and Bally; these picks from J.Crew and Aldo offer the same silhouette for less. Your office wardrobe, meanwhile, could use some minimalist loafers, and the almond-toe beauties below barely weigh a thing. Combat sweaty feet and hop on one of summer’s coolest shoe trends with the woven pairs below.
Best summer mules
Mules provide the perfect canvas for the season’s most daring materials. Despite being most associated with fall, suede is gearing up for a very big summer—and these low-profile picks make the most of the leather. If you’ve been meaning to try jelly footwear, here’s your chicest chance to give it a go. And mesh also works incredibly well here, in case you prefer mules to ballet flats.
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