There are two kinds of people in the world: those who don’t blink an eye at dropping almost $300 on a pair of Gucci flip-flops and those who prefer a classic pair of $18 Havaianas any day of the week. Whether you’re a designer-hunter or bargain-hunter, this summer sandal roundup is for you. Read on for this season’s best slides, heels, mules and more in a range of prices to satisfy every budget.
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Sandals Splurge vs. Steal
Block Heel Mules Splurge: Mansur Gavriel
Leather Mules, $425 at Net-a-Porter
Block Heel Mules Save: Loft
Modern Mules, $69.50 at Loft
Block Heel Mules Splurge: Zara
Leather High Heel Sandals, $69.90 at Zara
Espadrilles Splurge: See by Chloe
Denim and Leather Espadrille Wedge Sandals, $240 at Net-a-Porter
Espadrilles Save: Zara
Lace-up Wedges, $69.90 at Zara
Espadrilles Save
Strappy Flat Sandal Splurge: Soludos
Braided Slide Sandal, $89 at Soludos
Strappy Flat Sandal Save: Old Navy
Double-Strap Sandals, $16 at Old Navy
Metallic Ankle Strap Sandal Splurge: Stuart Weitzman
Nudist Single Band Sandals, $398 at Shopbop
Metallic Ankle Strap Sandal Save: Zara
Leather High Heel Sandals, $69.90 at Zara
Statement High Heel Sandal Splurge: Christian Louboutin
Naseeba Sandal, $845 at Nordstrom
Sandals Splurge vs. Steal #12
Statement High Heel Sandal Save: Cole Haan
Emilia High Sandal, $83.97 at Cole Haan
Block Heel Splurge: Aquazzura
Casablanca Metallic Leather Sandals, $650 at Net-a-Porter
Block Heel Save: Vince Camuto
Beah Hi Heel Ankle Strap Sandal, $69.97 at Nordstrom Rack
Statement Slide Splurge: Gucci
Pursuit Logo Slide Sandal, $250 at Nordstrom
Statement Slide Save: ISlide
Hot Dog, $49.99 (you can customize these for the same price) at ISlide
Flip Flop Splurge: K.Jacques
Popee Thong Sandals, $290 at Shopbop
Flip Flop Splurge: Tory Burch
Miller Flip Flop, $198 at Nordstrom
Flip Flop Save: TKEES
Nudes, $50 at TKEES
Illusion Sandal Splurge: Gianvito Rossi
Plexi 85 Patent-Leather and PVC Mules, $695 at Net-a-Porter
Illusion Sandal Save: Forever 21
Slingback Stiletto Heels, $27.90 at Forever 21
Strappy Splurge: Prada
Scalloped Suede Sandals, $795 at Net-a-Porter
Strappy Save: Charles by Charles David
Ria Floral Dress Sandal, $74.95 at HSN
Slide Splurge: Steven
Greece Slides, $79 at Shopbop
Slide Save: Zara
Leather Crossover Sandals, $45.90 at Zara
Block Heel Splurge: Schutz
Marcelle Block Heel Sandals, $240 at Shopbop
Ankle Height Sandal Splurge: Alaïa
Laser-Cut Leather Platform Sandals, $734 at The Outnet
Ankle Height Sandal Save: Aquazzura
Sexy Thing Cutout Suede Sandals, $271 at The Outnet
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