Summer is sandal season, and if you’re a girlie who loves to free your dogs and feel the breeze in between your toes, you know how important it is to find a pair that’s not only sturdy, but won’t tear up your feet and give you blisters galore. If you’re searching for a replacement for your banged up pair of women’s sandals or are looking to invest in a new style for the season, you’ve come to the right place.
As a fellow shoe addict, I know my way around a sandal or two. I’ve tried pairs that have left me bleeding and hardly able to walk, and I’ve tried pairs akin to walking on pillow soft clouds. So you could say I know a thing or two about the best brands to try.
This summer is all about reimagining the previous season’s trends, including chunky sandals, elevated thongs and mesh sandals. We’re also noticing the revival of gladiator and fisherman sandals, most of which have trickled down from fashion month.
Let’s check out the best women’s sandals we’ve found for summer 2025.
18 Of The Best Women’s Sandals For Summer 2025
No matter your style, we’ve found a pair of women’s summer sandals that’ll keep you comfy during the sweltering seasons.
Best Thong Sandals
Tony Bianco Jetta Choc Tuscon
Thong sandals are the it girl shoe of the season. And while we love a good ol’ rubber thong, these leather ones from Tony Bianco feel a bit more elevated, meaning you can style them for more occasions rather than solely your casual errand days.
Image: Tony Bianco.
Alternative thong sandals recommendations:
- Designer thong sandals: Diesel Melissa Quantum Thong, $225
- Affordable thong sandals under $100: Crocs Getaway Platform Flip, $79.99
Best Wedge Sandals
Aere Leather Thong Wedge Heels
There’s nothing we love more than combining two trends in one. The Aere Leather Thong Wedge Heels are elevated enough (literally) to be dressed up for your events on hot summer evenings, but can also be dressed down with some jeans for a brunch date.
Image: The Iconic.
Alternative wedge sandals recommendations:
- Designer wedge sandals: St Agni. Patent-Leather Wedge Sandals
- Affordable wedge sandals under $100: Rubi Hello Kitty Wedge, $59.99
Best Chunky Sandals
Sandler Fiction Black Smooth Sandals
No one does comfy sandles quite like Sandler. Top that with a chonky sole like the Fiction Black Smooth Sandals, and you’ve got yourself a walking cloud.
Image: Myer.
Alternative chunky sandals recommendations:
- Designer chunky sandals: Tory Burch Kira Sport Sandals, $448
- Affordable chunky sandals under $100: Target Women’s Chunky Double Band Sandal, $40
Best Gladiator Sandals
Dr Martens Blaire Hydro Sandal
If anyone knows their way around a c omfortable gladiator sandal, it’s Dr Martens. Their Blaire Hydro Sandal is inspired by Roman gladiator sandals, but still modern enough that you don’t look fresh out of the Roman Empire. They’re also extremely comfy — I’ve had mine for years and they’re still going strong.
Image: Platypus Shoes.
Alternative gladiator sandals recommendations:
- Designer gladiator sandals: The Row Hugo Leather Sandals, $2,201
- Affordable gladiator sandals under $100: Linzi Brown Tour Closed Back Gladiator Style Sandals, $88
Best Slip On Sandals
Birkenstock Arizona – Unisex
Birkenstocks are a classic for Aussie summer, especially if you’re looking for an easy sandal you can slip on and off. The footbed moulds to your feet, so you get a shoe tailored exactly to you.
Image: Birkenstock.
Alternative slip on sandals recommendations:
- Designer slip on sandals: Zimmermann Leather-Trimmed Faux Raffia Espadrille Sandals, $436 (usually $946)
- Affordable slip on sandals under $100: Billini Gordy, $79.95
Best Fisherman’s Sandals
Bared Footwear Bittern Sandal
Remember when jelly fisherman’s sandals broke the internet in 2014? They’re back, baby! Our top pick is the Bittern Sandal from bared Footwear. It’s a pretty versatile shoe that adds a bit of fun to your outfits.
Image: Bared Footwear.
Alternative fisherman’s sandal recommendations:
- Designer fisherman’s sandals: The Row Fisherman Woven Textured-Leather Sandals, $2,180.67
- Affordable fisherman’s sandals under $100: Target Womens Caged Leather Moulded Cork Sandal, $45
Now, if you’re looking for a beautiful summer dress to go with your new shoes, we’ve got a roundup of the best places to buy them right here.
Image credit: Dr Martens / @stivaliofficial / @sullivang_
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