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Summer Sandals That Are Practical and Beautiful

High style that won't kill your feet

It’s almost sandal season. And although there are plenty of strappy, heeled and fancy options on the market, I’m keeping my attention on flat, comfortable and practical sandals with a stylish twist. From the return of the flip-flop to the unstoppable sporty sandals, these are the best 15 pairs to consider this summer. 

High-Fashion Flip-Flops

Thong sandals are back in a big way, with platform and block-heel takes proving to be the most popular. Think: less baskets of flip-flops at a mid-aughts Abercrombie and more ’90s minimalist chic. Wear them with swishy linen trousers and slip dresses.

ReformationReformation sandals, $278, thereformation.com
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SsenseLauren Manoogian sandals, $510, ssense.com
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StaudStad sandals, $359, staud.clothing
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Rag & BoneRag & Bone sandals, $260, rag-bone.com
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TkeesTkees sandals, $81, tkees.com
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Fisherman Sandals

Thanks to nods of approval from high-end brands like The Row and Gabriela Hearst, the nostalgic sandal is back for summer 2021. From woven to embellished, it’s the nonchalant, practical take that nonetheless feels chic. 

GarmentoryLoq sandals, $345, garmentory.com
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Church’sChurch’s sandals, $1,179, church-footwear.com
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SsenseMarn sandals, $890, ssense.com
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Intentionally BlankIntentionally Blank sandals, $224, intentionallyblank.us
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MatchesFashionHereu sandals, $525, matchesfashion.com
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Chunky Sandals 

Coming back for a second (or is it third?) summer in a row, the chunky platform and velcro-strap sandal shows no sign of going away. If you bought into the look last year, it might be time to pull them out of storage. If not, new takes—everything from patterned straps to dynamic colourways—are here to make the look even more exciting. 

SimonsTeva sandals, $90, simons.ca
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Loeffler RandallLoeffler Randall sandals, $237, loefflerrandall.com
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ShopbopLAST sandals, $363, shopbop.com
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MaguireMaguire sandals, $220, maguireboutique.com
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AldoAldo sandals, $75, aldoshoes.com
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