20 Summer Shoes You Need Right Now

This Summer shoe designers turned to natural elements like jute, wood, rope and cork to keep us cool. From easy-to-wear platforms and sporty flatforms to colorful espadrilles, vintage-inspired wedges and embellished sandals and flats, these footwear finds are perfect for strutting your stuff throughout the languid days of summer.  
 

 

Channel your inner Egyptian goddess in Christian Louboutin’s Pyraclou sandal featuring a row of studs surrounding its 110 mm wedge sole and delicate straps.

 

 

Hermès’ calfskin Catalya Espadrille has a “Chaine d’Ancre” motif and a strappy silhouette that’s perfect for al fresco laidback lunches. 

 

 

Hit the beachside brunch in Bottega Veneta’s head-turning Wedge, made from cotton and nylon string and lined in luxurious lambskin cotton.

 

 

Chloe’s canvas Ingrid Espadrille Sandals are finished with logo-adorned self-tie laces that epitomize cool, French-girl style. 

 

 

Versatile for sunny days or warm summer nights, Valentino’s 65 mm Roman Stud Slide Sandal is made of metallic nappa leather strips woven in a chic diamond motif.  

 

 

Roger Vivier’s light linen Strass Buckle Espadrille Mules feature an oversized crystal buckle that will put some sparkle in your step.  
  

 

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Wear Gucci’s GG Multicolor original monogram motif cord platform and rubber sole Espadrille Sandal with your favorite pair of cropped denim. 
  

 

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Tory Burch’s jute Multicolored Wedge Espadrille is a modern take on a Seventies throwback, while the lightweight Sport Sandal pairs patchwork with an athletic silhouette. 

 

 

Hit the road in style this summer in Tod’s’ Wedge Sandals, rendered in elegant brown leather with a cork wedge and exposed stitching.

   

Featuring a hand-crocheted almond toe and lace-up ankle tie, Stuart Weitzman’s canvas Marguerita Wedge Platform Espadrille is a must for summer vacations. 

 

 

Stella McCartney’s Elyse sustainable wood platform sandal has a rubber saw-edge sole that will keep you comfy while you’re on the go. 

 

 

The Tribute Espadrille Wedge from Saint Laurent is all about the details with its intertwining straps and adjustable ankle strap engraved with Saint Laurent Paris.

 

 

A new twist on an iconic silhouette, Miu Miu’s 45 mm stretch Denim Espadrilles are embellished with crystals for elevated daytime affairs. 

 

 

Michael Kors’ signature print Roxane Embellished Leather and Logo Wedge has chain-link details for a tough-luxe spin on the summer sandal.

 

 

Add a bit of edge to summer looks with the braided rope Wedge Sandals with Leather Straps from Maje, embellished with rock-inspired gold- and silver-tone studs.

 

 

Get nautical in Loro Piana’s double-layer knitted silk and linen Gallipoli Espadrilles with nappa leather piping and a rope sole. 

 

 

 
Jimmy Choo’s square-toe DRU flat — in JC monogram and suede-with-a-crystal-buckle versions — are ideal additions to your warm weather closet.
 

 

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Enter vacay mode in Camilla’s Espadrille Wedge Fair Verona or Skinny Strap Sandal Fair Verona or Skinny Strap Sandal Liv a Little.

 

 

With a classic round toe and buckle closure, Aldo’s Abearith platform wedge is a classic sandal for coastal summer getaways. 

 

 

Make it a summer of love in Dolce&Gabbana’s Sixties-style Brigitte wedges in crocodile flank leather with DG Logo and a light wooden platform heel.