Calling It: These Will Be the 30 Most-Wanted Sandals of 2026

I don’t know about you, but summer shopping is in full swing in my house. I’m scouring the internet every chance I get for the best shorts, hats, dresses, and, naturally, sandals. Sandals, in fact, are the base to pretty much every single outfit of mine from May to September. Barring a few exceptions for cute flats or sneakers, I wear my sandals 24/7, so now that summer is coming into view, I have my sights set on a new pair—or, honestly, several.

I’ve already zeroed in on a few 2026 sandal trends I’m eager to tap into, including luxe-looking suede sandals, pretty embellished styles, childhood-inspired jelly sandals, and ’90s-minimalist thongs. Now, the only thing left to do is shop, and shop I have. The below edit spans everything from Manolo Blahnik to Dior, so continue on to discover my handpicked list of the best summer sandals to shop now and wear in the months to come.