Thought You Couldn't Wear Sandals to Work? Think Again

By Aemilia Madden

Updated on 4/17/2015 at 12:30 PM

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It's the ultimate Summer debacle: what shoes can we comfortably rock to work? Leather booties get sweaty, and our feet slide around in slick heels. All we really want is to slip into a cool pair of sandals. And while casual flip-flops are out of the question, it is possible to make an open-toed style office appropriate.

The number one requirement for successful work sandals: they must be sophisticated enough for an office environment and versatile enough to work with all the pieces in our work wardrobe. If this sounds like a tall order, don't panic: we've sleuthed out the best fashion-friendly styles that will leave your toes wiggling in anticipation. And with heights ranging from flat to sky high, you'll be sure-footed no matter the occasion.

Everlane The Italian Slingback Sandal ($98)

Loeffler Randall Echo Jewel-Embellished Sandal, Wheat/Pearl ($295)

Pour La Victoire Riko Flat Sandals ($175)

Stuart Weitzman Tie-Up Suede Gladiator Sandal ($398)

Steve Madden Sanddy Slingback Sandal (Women) ($70)

Rachel Zoe Poppie Sandals ($295)

Givenchy Jelly Chain-Link Flat Sandal, Black ($295)

Aldo Roncari Rose Gold Leather Flat Sandals ($65)

Schutz Erlina Sandal ($200)

Freda Salvador Go Strap Calfskin Leather Heels ($450)

Tibi Finch Criss-Cross Leather Sandals ($525)

M. Gemi Giardino ($228)

Senso Riley Black Leather Heeled Sandals ($306)

Vince Freida Sandals ($425)

Banana Republic Rosella Ghillie Sandal ($138)

Madewell Crisscross Freda Sandals ($158)

Sol Sana Go Lightly Heel ($190)

Rebecca Minkoff Mali Snake-Embossed Leather and Suede Sandals ($325)

Aquazzura She's Divine Sandals ($695)

Zara Leather Sandals ($100)