7 Types of Sandals to Invest in This Summer

Summer: the season of outdoor dining, rosé, and, unfortunately, sweaty feet. When the heat kicks in closed-toe shoes are not an option, but this year's crop of sandals will make you forget what an ankle boot even looks like. Check out our comprehensive guide to the seven must-have sandals every woman should have stocked in her closet this season.

THE DAY-TO-NIGHT BLOCK HEEL

These are the sandals you'll wear all through Summer and even deep into fall. They. Go. With. Everything. The low, comfy heel will work with you all day, from the office to happy hour to dinner and finally to an I-shouldn't-be-doing-this-but-who-cares nightcap.

Sandro Avril Sandals, $470

THE PRINTED WEDGE

Nothing screams summer like a colorful wedge. They are made to be worn with sundresses, denim skirts, white frilly tops, and everything else you wear during the warmer months.

Dolce & Gabbana Wedge Sandal, $895

FUN VACATION GLADIATORS

A pair of hyper-decorated sandals make for an instant mood-booster. Try this pair by Elina Linardaki, a designer known for her pompom gladiators, or make a pit-stop at a craft store and DIY your own.

Elina Linardaki Penny Lane Pompom Gladiator Sandal, $225

NUDE STRAPPY SANDALS

This classic sandal is a must-have all year round. If you haven't snatched one up yet, try this bow-tied take on the minimalist heel every actress in Hollywood wears.

Alexandre Birman Clarita Leather Tie-Sandals, $595

THE PAJAMA SANDAL

The babouche had a moment this spring, but this season swap it out for its cousin, the pajama sandal.

Trademark Pajama Sandal w/ Pom Poms, $398

PLATFORM CLOGS

We know, we know—the clog reinvents itself every season; there's an "it" version every year. Two years ago it was Prada and last summer everyone wore the knotted Saint Laurents. 2016 belongs to this curvaceous Alexander McQueen runway heel, complete with embroidered flowers. 

Alexander McQueen Floral-Embroidered Leather Clogs, $1,075

UNDER-$50 POOL SLIDES

Pool slides are usually a riff on nasty flip flops you've owned for entirely too long. Upgrade your style with this sophisticated slide from Mango, priced so well that you won't mind if you're wearing them when you're "accidentally" shoved in the pool.

Mango Knot Flat Sandals, $40

Article published on http://www.elle.com/ BY JUSTINE CARREON