The SN Shoe Edit: Shop Our Favorite Shoes for Summer

Our favorite part of dressing in the summer is being able to wear barely-there heels without bracing for cold weather. This season, in particular, we’re just happy to have a reason to dress up again, dazzling heels and all!

When it comes to summer shoes, you can play around with color and texture for virtually any occasion. A strappy stiletto will compliment that satin slip dress you want to wear on date night, while a minimalist block heel from Schutz is perfect with a pair of wide-leg pants.

No matter your sartorial preference, every summer wardrobe requires a pair of casual and comfortable everyday flats. We have few trusted styles to suggest as you stock up for the season.

Our go-to favorites include elevated slides and strappy sandals–wear them with a playful sundress or denim shorts for a polished look. For the street style maven who is ready to embrace a trend we've seen *everywhere,* we recommend picking up a pair of Birkenstocks and Mary Jane ballet flats. They've both had major resurgences recently and are on the top of our must-try footwear trend list.

Whether you’re at a pool party in the Hamptons or hitting the pavement in the city, summer is the time to have a pair of easy, breezy sandals on your feet. But no one said they have to be boring!

From brightly colored slides to show-stopping strappy heels by Cult Gaia, make your footwear stand out in a pair of these statement sandals. The possibilities to embrace this trend are truly endless–they pair just as easily with a whimsical cotton dress as they do with a simple white tank top and jeans.

Although sandals are often considered the universal summer shoe, we’d like to take a moment to appreciate the holy grail of footwear: sneakers. There is nothing quite like throwing on a pair of easy sneakers with a sundress or a romper for a day in the summer heat.

You can't go wrong with a classic pair of white sneakers. Whether you buy a pair with easy velcro or a style with a sequined star for added flair, white sneakers will quickly become an everyday essential. For a unique and detail-heavy look, opt for these sneakers from Ganni that have retro color blocking or a cool canvas pair by Schutz.