It’s officially sandals season, and the best summer sandal trends are here to encourage you to slip off your sneakers and boots, show off your summer pedicure, and let your feet feel the fresh air, sand, and sunshine.

But has it been a while since you updated your sandal rotation? If you’re feeling bored with buckle Birkenstocks and colorful slides and you’re looking for something exciting and new to pair with all those summer outfits, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest, coolest summer shoe trends to get you started — with cosigns by Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, and Sasha Obama, to name a few.

All the sandals for women we have rounded up have that laid-back, casual vibe perfect for the season, including classic flip-flops for the beach or a day out and trendy mesh to keep your feet cool on a hot day. Love a Y2K-inspired look? You’ll want a pair of flip-flop kitten heels ASAP, or maybe some fun throwback jelly shoes to pair with denim miniskirts, flirty slip dresses, or cargo pants.

Ahead, check out the best sandal trends for summer 2025 and get busy building your shoe-shopping list.

1. Kitten Heel Flip Flops

First popular in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, the flip-flop kitten heel made a comeback alongside the resurgence of Y2K-era trends. It’s an easy “starter heel” that is comfortable to wear all day or night long and looks adorable with dressy ‘fits or more casual outfits. We love an unexpected pop of color, like army green, tangerine, or classic metallic gold.

Jeffrey Campbell

Lollipop Kitten Heel Sandal

ASOS Design

Hawaii Thong Kitten Heel

Zara

Metallic Effect Kitten Sandal

2. Jelly Shoes

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