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Sole Searching

By Melissa Puppo

Sole Searching

Summer in Miami means your footwear works overtime. From seaside escapes to impromptu dinner invitations, your shoes need to take you everywhere in style. This season’s sandals offer something for every step: sleek flats for effortless elegance, sky-high heels for unforgettable nights, and playful kitten heels that strike the perfect in-between.

Each pair tells its own story. Gucci’s sculpted wood platforms prove that elevated comfort is having a major moment, while the luxurious suede finish channels summer’s most coveted texture. Cage-like constructions—like McQueen’s architectural T-bar—transform functional straps into wearable art. Even the jelly sandal is having a sophisticated comeback, with Chloé’s whimsical design blending a classic thong silhouette with a wavy sole and shell-shaped heel that feels both nostalgic and completely now. No matter where the sunny months take you, let this curated edit be your go-to for a sophisticated summer.

Flat sandals

Call it effortless elegance: These flat sandals blend luxurious design with all-day comfort. Perfect for daytime strolls, sunset soirées, and everything in between.

  1. Alexandre Birman red leather sport sandal with straps

    Alexandre Birman

    Brogue red Sport sandals
  2. Alexander McQueen black chunky sandals with silver buckles

    McQueen

    Women’s T-bar caged sandals
  3. Balenciaga white mule flats with silver studs

    Balenciaga

    Women’s City mules
  4. Ferragamo gold slides

    Ferragamo

    Gancini slides
  5. Stella McCartney beige gladiator ankle strap sandals

    Stella McCartney

    Gaia ankle-buckle sandals



Mid-Heel/Kitten Heel

The sweet spot between flat and fierce delivers just enough lift without the commitment. Consider these mid-height beauties your secret weapon for all-day sophistication.

  1. Ermanno Scervino light wash denim print mules

    Ermanno Scervino

    Denim-print Marocain mules
  2. Chloe pink jelly sandals with a kitten heel

    Chloé

    Jelly sandals
  3. Zimmermann leather stiletto with green stone pebbles

    Zimmermann

    Gleam sandals 65
  4. Bottega Veneta rattan mules with kitten heels

    Bottega Veneta

    Blink mules
  5. Chanel quilted leather sandals in lambskin blue

    Chanel

    Quilted sandals



High-heel sandals

Step up in standout silhouettes that add the perfect finishing touch to your look. From bold platforms to intricate shapes, these are heels worth the height.

  1. Gucci green suede platform sandals

    Gucci

    Horsebit platform sandals
  2. Aquazzura stiletto blue heels with blue gems and a water print design

    Aquazzura

    Tequila Sandals 105
  3. Etro woven high heeled sandals in black and gold

    Etro

    High-heel sandals
  4. Gianvito Rossi gladiator sandals with natural cabochon stones and metallic gold studs

    Gianvito Rossi

    Shanti 70 sandals
  5. Santoni black leather high heeled sandal

    Santoni

    High-heel sandals

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