Flip-flops may be calling your name on a scorching-hot day, but there's more than one reason to avoid this Summer shoe [1] — unless, of course, you're headed to the beach (or showering at the gym). For starters, they're bad for your health: exposing your feet to bacteria [2], causing blisters, and not providing enough support or cushioning are just a few big cons on a long list. They're also a no-no at the office [3] and considered the opposite of elevated, leaving you searching for an alternative that's slightly chicer but just as easy.
Not to fret, though. We've found a handful of sandals you can quickly slip, zip, and strap on, all of which will feel as free as a flop but look a lot more stylish. Read on to see and shop a few pairs. Then, check out the Summer shoes that'll never go out of style [4].
Call It Spring Legoiwien Embellished T-Strap Flat Sandals [5] ($49)
Sole Society Odette Scalloped Ankle Strap Flat Sandal [6] ($65)
Circus by Sam Edelman Shane Gladiator Sandal [7] ($70)
Forever 21 Braided Faux Leather Sandals [8] ($16)
Chloé Scalloped Crisscross Flat Sandal [9] ($535)
Loeffler Randall Karin Studded Strappy Flat Sandal [10] ($295)
Manolo Blahnik Canale Snakeskin Caged Flat Sandal [11] ($785)
Suicoke Velcro Strap Sandals [12] ($148)
Giuseppe Zanotti Silver Gladiator Sandals [13] ($650)
Aquazzura Women's Wild Thing T-Strap Sandals-Yellow [14] ($585)
Pelle Moda Helen 2 Gladiator Sandal [15] ($170)
Steve Madden Donddi Flat Sandals [16] ($59)
Hazel Leather Thin Strap Sandal [17] ($39)
Loft Strappy Thong Sandals [18] ($40)
Kate Spade Clorinda Leather Flat Tassel Sandal [19] ($138)
Soludos Braid Ankle Strap Sandal [20] ($109)
Aldo Ashley Gold Ankle Fastener Thong Sandals [21] ($65)
TOMS Lexie Metallic Strap Flat Sandals [22] ($79)
Jessica Simpson Karessa Studded Flat Sandal [23] ($79)
Leather Quarter Strap Gladiator Sandal [24] ($44)
Cole Haan Barra Leather Ankle-Strap Sandal [25] ($150)
K. Jacques Epicure Sandals [26] ($280)
Topshop Hasel Tassel Sandals [27] ($35)
Kendall & Kylie Tessa Suede Nude Fringe Flat Sandals [28] ($141)
Tory Burch Mignon Braided Flat Sandal, Ivory [29] ($220)
ASOS Flash Wide Fit Embellished Flat Sandals [30] ($41)