Whatever your first brush with jelly sandals was, it’s probably tinged with nostalgia. Maybe it was asking your parents for a pair after seeing them in the Delia’s catalog; maybe it was noticing them on the Dude in The Big Lebowski; perhaps it was discovering that all Melissa shoes smell like bubble gum. Fashion trends are in a wistful mood right now, from capri leggings to polka dots—but the see-through shoes might just be the most popular (and fun-loving) revival of the summer.
Glamour’s jelly sandals wish list
- The Row Dupes: VorisVina Jelly Mesh Ballet Flats, $39
- The Editor-Loved Flats: Tory Burch Mellow Jelly Mules, $200
- The OG Jellies: Melissa Possession Sandals, $69
- The Thong Sandals: Tasteall Jelly Flip-Flops, $34
- The Mary Janes: Sam Edelman Michaela Jelly Flats, $50
- The Boho Take: Ancient Greek Sandals Omonia Clogs, $490
- The Vacation Pair: Rebecca Minkoff Paris Sandals, $158
The second coming of the jelly started, as many things do these days, with The Row. At the label’s pre-fall 2024 show, models walked the runway in fishnet jelly sandals (MSRP: $890), which sold out nearly the minute they hit stores. For their spring 2025 collections, high-end houses (like Chloé and Tory Burch) and high-street brands (like Sam Edelman and Steve Madden) got in on the fun, too, cementing PVC as one of summer’s biggest sandal trends.
Our current favorite pairs include a few riffs on those flats from The Row—but thanks to the recent creative renaissance around jellies, there are so many more options to discover. It’s kind of a free-for-all. Mesh mules? Clear fisherman sandals? Candy-colored flip-flops like the ones Kendall Jenner just wore? There’s no wrong answer when you’re buying into 2025’s most delightful shoe trend.
The best jelly sandals of 2025
Steve Madden Gyzmo Ballet Flats
Amazon
Vomiyall Jelly Mesh Mules
Amazon
Tory Burch Mellow Mary Jane Jelly Mules
Amazon
Tory Burch
Melissa Possession Sandals
Amazon
Intentionally Blank x Anthropologie Ellery Studded Jelly Sandals
Anthropologie
Sam Edelman Michaela Jelly Mary Jane Flats
Amazon
Melissa Harper Mary Jane Jelly Flats
Nordstrom
Jeffrey Campbell Beach Day Jelly Flip-Flops
Nordstrom
Free People
Tasteall Jelly Flip-Flops
Amazon
Farm Rio Flower Jelly Flat Sandals
Shopbop
Chloé Jelly Ankle-Strap Sandals
Nordstrom
Net-A-Porter
Ancient Greek Sandals Omonia Jelly Clogs
Net-A-Porter
Rebecca Minkoff Paris Jelly Sandals
Nordstrom
Are jelly sandals comfortable to wear?
Similar to mesh ballet flats, another trending warm-weather shoe that plays with sheer materials, jelly sandals offer all-important airflow. We like that PVC footwear is genuinely practical for everyday wear, given that most pairs are waterproof, flexible, and (mostly) built to last. And believe it or not, plenty are genuinely comfortable, holding their own against traditional footwear.
Both Glamour commerce director Brie Schwartz and style commerce editor Jake Henry Smith own and love Melissa’s iconic Possession sandals, which kicked off the original jelly sandals craze back in the ’80s. “I’ve worn them for hours with nary a blister,” Schwartz says of her glittery sandals. Smith, meanwhile, loves his chocolate-brown pair, and says, “They pair well with tailored pants and offer a shocking amount of support for daylong New York City treks.”
Beyond the OGs, though, plenty of newcomers have also cracked the code on comfort. Glamour senior editor Stephanie McNeal raves that her jelly mesh ballet flats from Ancient Greek Sandals are some of her most foot-friendly shoes. Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs, meanwhile, has been consistently wearing her Tory Burch jelly mules (available above) since spring: “I am obsessed with them. They’re the perfect amount of dressy and whimsical. While I wouldn’t say they’re great for long walks, they are totally suitable for dinner out or walking around the office. I’m going to be sad when I have to tuck them away for winter.”
How to style jelly sandals
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Styling jellies is a breeze. Lean into the seaside vibes—a key 2025 fashion trend—with a breezy button-down layered over a tank top; finish the look with a crochet skirt, linen pants, or boxer shorts. You can also throw on trendy seashell jewelry to match any fishnet pairs you buy. The shoes make great officewear too; try your pick with an oversized blazer, bold earrings, and a denim skirt. And don’t let the arrival of autumn put you off the investment. We love these sandals styled with tonal socks—say, the red flats above with a scarlet pair—for an easy, striking statement.
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