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Calling all footwear fashionistas! Sandal season is finally here.
One of the best parts about the summer is ditching your sneakers and boots, slipping into a comfy sandal and letting your toes get some sun. With the official start of summer just a few weeks away, we put together a list of the 6 best platform sandals to shop this season.
From new Crocs sandals to Rothy’s viral wedges and other stylish sandal options, see below for a collection of platform sandals to help you channel summer vibes.
Crocs
The comfort of Classic Crocs transformed into a wear-anywhere sandal. The Brooklyn Wedge sandal features lightweight construction and an elegant silhouette with a 2-inch platform heel, comfortable upper straps, smooth foot straps that won’t dig into your skin and cushiony footbeds featuring LiteRide foam (think: walking on clouds). The Brooklyn Wedge is available in black and black/mushroom and sizes ranging from 4-11, but you’ll want to size up as the sandal runs small.
Reef’s Water Vista Higher sandal is described as a water-friendly, “elevated platform” offering a light-weight feel, courtesy of the compression molded footbed and adjustable back straps. The sandal features a 2.5-inch platform and its available in various colors including black, cloud, black cognac, citron and vintage citron (sizes 5-11).
If you’re already a fan of Ugg boots and slippers, here’s an alternative shoe from the footwear band. The Aubrey Ankle Sandal is made from suede and recycled fibers, with a dash of raffia and a sugarcane EVA outsole and a 2-inch platform heel. The sandal is available in black and tan (sizes 5-12).
Crocs
The Crocs Getaway Collection Platform Flip is a perfect vacation sandal: flexible, functional, packable and most importantly, comfortable. As the top style from Crocs Getaway Collection, this popular sandal features a cushiony, soft cloud-like footbed suitable for all-day wear. The sandal features a 1.6-inch platform and it’s available in nine colors including plaster, sunkissed, stucco, espresso, black, atmosphere, latte, quartz and dreamscape.
The Crocs Getaway Collection features the all-new Free Feel Technology, dubbed as its “most seamless comfort innovation yet.” As one customer noted, “It is very soft, light, and thin. It seems like you don’t have shoes on!”
Other styles in the collection include the Crocs Getaway Platform H-Strap ($44.99).
Nike
Strappy meets sporty with Nike’s Icon Classic Sandal. The Icon Classic has a 2-inch platform and plenty of adjustable straps to secure your feet. Interested in a sleeker Nike sandal? Try the Jordan Deja Sandals ($90).
Rothy’s Lightweight Wedge Sandal is an ultra-versatile shoe that pairs with a range of summery looks such as sundresses, shorts and other wardrobe staples. The LightWeight Wedge Sandal features a cushy footbed and stacked, EVA midsole and a 2.5-inch platform, plus the heel-strap has some stretch to it. The sandal is available in salt, pepper, cardamom and beach sand woven (sizes 5-13).
Now that you’re feet are ready for summer, it’s time to tackle the closet. Check out our selection of must-have jeans shorts, crop tops and summer tops under $20.
