Our pedicures are done, outfits planned [1], and seasonal tans are on the horizon. Next up? Our skin-baring footwear. While we're always going to be in the market for a classic gladiator or slide, five new head-turning trends have emerged from the runways and are sure to be all over the place once the warm weather season really gets underway. From feathers to PVC and everything in between, here are the most popular Summer sandal trends of 2019.
Gabriela Hearst
Gabriela Hearst Reeves Printed Fabric Ankle Wrap Sandal [2] ($590).
J.Crew x Loeffler Randall
J.Crew x Loeffler Randall Starla Ankle-Wrap Sandals [3] ($195).
Mango
Mango Criss-Cross Straps Sandals [4] ($60).
Metallic
When you're on the hunt for the ultimate day-to-night, festive-yet-classic, go-with-anything sandals, take a cue from the likes of Balmain, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Isabel Marant, and more. Designers around the world filled their Spring/Summer 2019 collections with the most extensive array of metallic sandals we've seen in a while, so there's never been a better time to get on board with the shiny trend.
Madewell
Madewell The Boardwalk Ankle-Strap Sandals in Metallic [5] ($60).
Isabel Marant
Isabel Marant Aldis Mirrored-Leather Flat Sandals [6] ($550).
Ancient Greek Sandals
Ancient Greek Sandals Skirani Slides [7] ($245).
Feathers
Whimsy has hit its prime by way of flat Summer sandals for the 2019 season. Debuted on the runway by the likes of Valentino, Giambattista Valli, Prabal Gurung, and more, this exotic texture brings your everyday kicks to the next level like few other details can.
Valentino
Valentino Soul Feather-Embellished Suede Sandals [8] ($889).
Brother Vellies
Brother Vellies Lavender Marabou Lamu [9] ($285).
Zara
Zara Feather Sandals [10] ($50).
PVC
PVC is a trend that has infiltrated every corner of our wardrobes for Spring — from ballet flats to cropped jackets and everything in between. Perhaps no more accessible, however, than sandals, so it's a sure thing you're about to see it in every style and color when it comes to your summer footwears. Most specifically, when it comes to our PVC sandals, we're drawing inspiration from the collections of Giorgio Armani, Mary Katrantzou and more, come Spring and Summer season this year.
Tabitha Simmons
Tabitha Simmons Judy Frill Metallic Leather and PVC Sandals [11] ($595).
Jeffrey Campbell
Jeffrey Campbell Cleah Vinyl Slides [12] ($90).
Mi Alma
Mi Alma Plastique Sandals [13] ($145).
Ropes
Go full-blown nautical for Spring and Summer with flat sandals that are literally made out of ropes. Ulla Johnson, Monse, and Milly sure think we should, filling their seasonal collections with warm-weather footwear that might have been inspired by a boat, but look just as good in the concrete jungle you call home.
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent Nu Pieds Rope and Leather Sandals [14] ($595).
American Eagle
American Eagle Rope Slide Sandals [15] ($35).
Malone Souliers
Malone Souliers Fenn Flat Sandals [16] ($585).
