6 Major Sandal Trends We’re Shopping for Spring and Summer 2025

Temperatures are rising and summer is creeping closer—so of course 2025’s biggest sandal trends are just about all we can think about. In keeping with the season’s overarching shoe trends, the vibe leans bohemian and coastal, although there’s still room for some nostalgic fun. (Jelly shoes, anyone?)

Styling spring and summer’s cutest sandals is easier than ever, thanks to fashion’s current easygoing energy. You can keep it simple with wide-leg jeans and linen pants, or you can leave your comfort zone in a sequined skirt or baggy denim shorts. Ready to make all your warm-weather outfits pop? These are the sandal trends we’re obsessed with right now, from luxurious flip-flops to vacation-ready rope sandals.

Glamour’s sandal trends wish list

The Jelly Shoes: Vomiyall Jelly Mesh Mules, $50
The Suede Beauties: Madewell Tuley Crossover Sandals, $98
The Bow Flip-Flops: Seychelles Miley Bow Sandals, $40
The Butter-Yellow Sandals: Steve Madden Marin Sandals, $80
The Katie Holmes–Worn Pair: Franco Sarto Marlina Mules, $81
The Miu Miu Dupes: Molozoey Rope Sandals, $40
The Vacation Shoes: Sam Edelman Deacon Raffia Sandals, $70
The Studded Sandals: Soleil Sea Indie Sandals, $69

1. Country sandals

Glamour has declared this genre of leather footwear—strappy, Western-inspired, and usually outfitted with metal hardware—country sandals. Basically, they’re the boho-chic alternative to cowboy boots, and they’re so much easier to wear when it’s hot out. Miu Miu and Isabel Marant showed similar styles for spring and summer 2025, although you can get the look at Amazon for as little as $39. Pair these picks with worn-in jeans, romantic white skirts, and baggy denim shorts: easy!

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Madewell Tuley Crossover Sandals

$98

Nordstrom

$118

Madewell

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Steve Madden Brazinn Sandals

$90

Steve Madden

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Project Cloud Genuine Leather Sandals

$45 $39

Amazon

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Birkenstock Arizona Rivets Footbed Sandals

$150

Free People

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Vince Camuto Claira Gladiator Sandals

$119

Nordstrom

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Sam Edelman Gloria Stud Ankle Strap Sandals

$120

Nordstrom

2. Jelly shoes

Last summer The Row sent the fashion world into a tizzy with its $890 jelly mesh flats. Everyone had to have a pair or at least a dupe. This year, with other high-end brands like Chloé joining in on the fun for spring, the nostalgic candy-colored footwear has finally gone mainstream. Wouldn’t these cute, girly picks look so good with a swimsuit or a sequined dress?

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Steve Madden Tracie Jelly Sandals

$60

Steve Madden

Jeffrey Campbell Lollipop Jelly Thong Sandals

$60

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Vomiyall Jelly Mesh Mules

$50

Amazon

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Tory Burch Mellow Mary Jane Jelly Mules

$198

Nordstrom

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Vince Melina Jelly Sandals

$250

Shopbop

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Melissa Possession Jelly Sandals

$69

Amazon

3. Elevated flip-flops

Thong sandals never really go away, but they’re poised to have a bigger year than usual after popping up everywhere from Alaïa to Bottega Veneta this season. The vibe is thick and luxe; think leather, metal embellishments, and higher-quality construction that won’t fall apart after a few wears. Sure, it might actually ruin your day if you forget these pairs at the beach—but that’s kind of the whole point, right? Pro tip: Let these pairs poke out of straight-leg silk pants for an easy vacation outfit with major style.

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Tory Burch Kira Flip-Flops

$88

Nordstrom

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Kate Spade Flower Patent Leather Flip-Flops

$118

Nordstrom

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Seychelles Miley Bow Sandals

$40

Free People

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Reformation Onyx Thong Sandals

$98

Reformation

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Soleil Sea Indie Sandals

$69

Revolve

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Rag & Bone Gia Thong Sandals

$228

Revolve

4. Caged sandals

While we’ll always love a great pair of fisherman sandals, you might want to invest in a daintier style in 2025. Caged styles just walked the runways at the likes of Christopher Esber and Ralph Lauren, and we love the look of several thin straps around the toe with a barely there sole, especially with jeans and flowy dresses. You can also get a similar look with Tory Burch’s caged slides or the exact strappy mules Katie Holmes wore in March.

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Steve Madden Marin Sandals

$80

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J.Crew Braided Cage-Toe Sandals

$148

J. Crew

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Madewell Milano Fisherman Sandals

$128

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Boden Multi-Strap Pointed Sandals

$185

Boden

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Franco Sarto Marlina Mules

$115 $80

Amazon

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Tory Burch Ines Cage Slides

$168

Nordstrom

5. Nautical details

Spurred on by cool-girl brands Miu Miu, Zimmermann, and Proenza Schouler, a coastal take on preppy style has reigned supreme among 2025 fashion trends. And now, of course, it’s coming for our footwear. Whether your favorite sandals incorporate nautical rope, literal shells, or just classic fisherman straps, you’ll be on the cutting edge. Bonus points if you pair them with Breton-stripe tops or white sailor jeans.

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Molozoey Rope Sandals

$40

Amazon

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Free People Island Hopping Wrap Sandals

$98

Free People

$128

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Havaianas Una Acai Sandals

$74

Revolve

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Zimmermann Gleam Sandals

$550

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Vince Melina Fisherman Sandals

$330

Nordstrom

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Cushionaire Plaza Fisherman Sandals

$60 $40

Amazon

6. Beachy raffia

This summer the raffia agenda will reach new heights. The material always has a place in our vacation ensembles, but we can’t wait to hop on a flight to start wearing the stuff; blame Chloé and Michael Kors for styling it so well on their spring-summer catwalks. Our advice is to find a silhouette you love—fisherman sandals, kitten heels, buckled slides, you name it—and find an option that’s been raffia-fied. That way you’re more likely to wear it in your everyday rotation, especially with other warm-weather fabrics like chambray and linen.

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