There's some debate underway about which footwear styles will reign supreme this summer. Many are advocating for jelly sandals to earn the honor as they're becoming almost ubiquitous. (Thanks to Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen reinvigorating the all but forgotten market for the see-through silhouettes.) We're firmly on team thong sandals, though. Why? Well, most of those PVC sandals are of the thong variety. Like Chloe's in-demand ankle-strap set. That's not the only material thongs are constructed from, however.
Flip flops are definitely the most stripped down, but they're far from basic. Bows, scarves, abstract accents and even beads make these pairs a step above their underwhelming counterparts. Wedges take the concept to a whole other level. See Alaïa's pale blue mules. Or opt for GIABORGHINI's bight white version. Meanwhile, Zara's "bluish" wedges look way more expensive than their $79.90 price tag.
Still not convinced? Then keep reading to see why thong sandals are set to rule summer.
Zimmermann Wild Leather Thong Sandals, $595 at Mytheresa
Chloe Jelly TPU Sandals in Brown, $590 at Net-a-Porter
Loewe Toy Lambskin Slide Sandals, $1,100 at Neiman Marcus
Mango Kitten-Heel Sandals With Strap in Pastel Green, $79.99 at Mango
Cecelia New York Frenzy Sandals, $169 at Anthropologie
Bernardo Agora Thong Sandal in Green Glove Leather, $315 at Bernardo
Miu Miu Two-Tone Patent Leather Mary Jane Thong Sandals in Orange/White, $1,150 at Miu Miu
Zara Low-Heeled Leather Buckle Sandals, $109 at Zara
Alaïa Blue Cube Thong Mules in Satin, $1,150 at Alaïa
Aeyde Wilma Leather Toe-Post Sandal in Creamy Snake, $375 at Aeyde
Reformation Sophie Heeled Sandal in Scarlet, $248 at Reformation
Manolo Blahnik Tamako Suede Flat Sandals, $895 at Bergdorf Goodman
Mango Leather Sandals With Metal-Piece Detail, $179.99 at Mango
Valentino Garavani Rockstud PVC Thong Sandals, $483 at Mytheresa
Bottega Veneta Marella Thong in Light Butterscotch, $1,100 at Bottega Veneta
Gianvito Rossi Shanti Thong Embellished Leather Flip Flops, $995 at Net-a-Porter
TKEES x J.Crew Jelly Sandals in Mallorca Mirage, $90 at J.Crew
ALOHAS Dystaria Leather Thong Sandal in White, $290 at Urban Outfitters
Missoni Edith Sandals, $675 at Mytheresa
Dolce & Gabbana Majolica-Print Thong Sandals, $683 at Farfetch
FARM Rio Tie Flat Thong Sandals in Coffee, $250 at Anthropologie
Versace Underwater Barocco La Medusa Sandals in Gold + Pink, $895 at Versace
Saint Laurent Cassandra Leather Thong Sandals, $990 at Mytheresa
COS Toe-Post Heeled Sandals, $190 at COS
Reformation Vincenza Thong Sandal in Cerignola Leather, $168 at Reformation
Seychelles Wishlist Thong Sandals in Red, $39 at Anthropologie
Senso Ultima Thong-Strap Sandals, $183 at Farfetch
Christopher Esber Suede Thong Sandals, $299 at Mytheresa
GIABORGHINI The Wedge Optic White in Leather, $512 at GIABORGHINI
See by Chloe Hana Thong-Strap Sandals, $188 at Farfetch
Aquazzura Oaxaca Leather Thong Sandals, $795 at Mytheresa
Maeve Jelly Thong Kitten Heels in Sky, $100 at Anthropologie
Mango Leather Sandals With a Wide Strap, $199.99 at Mango
Zara Wedge Sandals, $79.90 at Zara
GIABORGHINI Gia/Rhw Rosie 13 Leather Thong Sandals, $221 at Mytheresa
