Barefoot is best, but some bejeweled/pompom-ed/ruffly/otherwise embellished sandals are pretty great too. Here, 20 excellent pairs, whether you want to spend $ or $$$.
1
Ready for These Jellies
Bold move starting this slideshow with jellies, but they are more of a summer classic than "Sorry," and it's kind of funny when an adult wears them.
$13, forever21.com.
2
Ain't Laurent Flat Pumps
These are flat so you can wear them to frolic in the park without aerating the grass, and they're the prettiest pale purple.
$20, hm.com.
4
Poolside Polka-Dot Pleats
Say that five times fast.
$53, asos.com.
5
Extra Ventilation
The sheer panels make it like not wearing shoes at all.
$70, shop.mango.com.
6
Pineapples Are Still in My Head
Me: "If I see another pineapple in 2017, so help me..." Also me: *add to cart.*
$70, zara.com.
7
Even If You Think Festivals Are Lame
A small heel for a bit of lift, pompoms for a bit of fun.
$89, ninewest.com.
8
You Know Who Made These
Do not leave unattended while you take a dip, that's all we have to say.
$90, urbanoutfitters.com.
9
Pretend Loafers
Good for when you want to pretend you're wearing proper shoes to the office.
$95, stories.com.
10
Ankle-Tie Flats
Actual proper shoes that come with bonus ankle ribbons.
$138, jcrew.com.
12
Heeled Sandals (Because You Do Need a Pair)
When your favorite emerging designer (Molly Goddard) meets your favorite high-street shop (Topshop).
$240, topshop.com.
13
Truly Extra Slides
These slides are doing the most—beaded antennae *and* pompoms!—and we love it.
$325, askacollection.com.
14
Lawn-Safe Ruffles
Hurry up and get engaged so I can wear these to your sickeningly sweet wedding.
$325, loefflerrandall.com.
17
These Mercedes Castillo = Christopher Kane Spring 2009 (those fluttery circles) but for your feet.
$495, net-a-porter.com.
18
Yet More Pompoms
(We have a pompom problem, and these Trademark slides aren't helping.)
$498, needsupply.com.
19
OTT Orthopedic
A chunky Dr. Scholl's shape meets a low heel inset with pearls in this pair from Nicholas Kirkwood.
$895, net-a-porter.com.
20
Baroque-on-Acid Slides
These dudes from No. 21 are f*cking mad, but if you can, you gotta.
$1,195, modaoperandi.com.
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