It’s officially Summer! What could be easier than to slide into your next favorite sandal. As you can see from my round-up, I’m mostly going for flats. Which is really how I live. I like to be able to make tracks when I need to, and flat sandals afford me that freedom. That being said, you gotta go for heels every now and then. And my block heel option gives your legs that lift while allowing you true walkability.

Let’s start with these jeweled rubber slides that are right at home at the beach…or on Broadway. They’re another example of Zara’s genius at spotting a runway trend and making it more than affordable. Check out these Prada beauties that started the slide into summer. They’re super fun but…super expensive.

I think these M. Gemi suede slides are  my new summer “go to.” They are so well made I asked myself why did I wait so long to try a pair? If you don’t know M. Gemi, they started as an online store but also now have retail outlets (like Soho, NYC). These sandals are made BY HAND in Italy. The craftsmanship is unbelievable, and so is the comfort. I am in love. The other super cool thing M. Gemi does is include a pre-paid mailable bag to send a pair of shoes you no longer want/need back to them for donation to programs that help women working to right their lives. One in, one out! And for a good cause, too!!

BTW, sorry if my feet look a little pale. These are actually a lovely neutral tone of suede that I think would flatter any skin tone. Not to mention there are about a half a dozen other fun shades to choose from. (I am on the waitlist for metallic blue.)

These block heel beauties are pretty fab. Yes, they’re velvet, which is not exactly a fabric I associate with summer. But the colors and butterfly/lady bug motif are perfect. And they are super comfortable. I will be wearing these in a full outfit post soon. And probably a Fall post, too.

Feathers seem to be this summer’s answer to last fall’s fur. I know these slides might seem a bit wild, but hey, they are just pure fun. I love the fluff factor, love the pink. You might remember them from this post. They are super comfortable and super fun to wear. Sometimes you need a conversation piece…even if it’s on your feet!

So how about you? Are you wearing slides this summer? I’d love to hear about your favorites.

Rubber Slides: Zara (on sale!). And look at what else they have: this, this, and this

Suede Slides: M. Gemi, The Medio

Velvet Slides: Jeffrey Campbell, also love these and these

Feather Slides: ((Steve Madden, sold out) Similar here ($10!) and here (if you can bust the budget!)

All photos by MP Allegaert