I was casually flipping through an issue of Harper's Bazaar when I saw them sitting pretty on model Alicia Rountree's feet [1]: the sandals I would wear all Summer. "Mmm, I would sleep in those," I mused, as I located the shopping page at the end of the magazine and grabbed my phone to look up my new shoe obsession. Sure enough, these beautiful, two-toned leather and rope heels are a mixed-material masterpiece up close.
Not only that, but they're in line with a new trend: a sandal with a gladiator-like upper that stops at the ankle rather than extending to the shin or the knee. Instead, a chunky braided rope wraps around the leg in contrast. The resulting look is more sporty than boho-chic, but when you opt for a style in a neutral color, these new shoes can be worn with everything from flowy maxi dresses to denim and a breezy Summer blouse [2]. Ahead, meet your new favorite sandals.
Alicia Rountree wearing a complete Etro look in her feature for Harper's Bazaar [3].
Invest in the original Etro Rope-Trimmed Leather Sandals - Tan [4] ($1,075).
Or opt for a starker contrast with the darker Etro 105mm Rope & Leather Bi Color Sandals [5] ($1,140).
See by Chloe Edna Suede Lace-Up Sandals [6] ($355) are one of the most similar styles on the market right now.
Be a little playful in the Pierre Hardy panel rope tie sandals [7] ($685).
Opt for flats and standout tassel with Isabel Marant's Astrid tasseled leather-trimmed suede sandals [8] ($695).
If you love a platform, try Frye's Neutral Dahlia Rope Wedge [9] ($498).
Stripes make Max Mara's Austin wedge sandals [10] ($595) picturesque for Summer.
An espadrille heel lends a softer appeal to the Soludos Gladiator Platform Wedge Sandal [11] ($129).
You'll walk right into Fall in the suede Whistles Molino Rope Suede Wedge Sandal [12] ($267).
The Joshua Sanders rope sailor sliders [13] ($230) are poolside-friendly.
Go sailor-chic in the Álvaro Aurora rope and leather sandals [14] ($540).