The 6 Sandal Trends I Predict Will Define Summer 2021

Get your download on the biggest sandal trends for 2021, according to the runways, and then shop our favorite pairs within each trend.

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Courtesy of Staud; Courtesy of Acne Studios; Courtesy of Givenchy

Six months ago, the S/S 21 collections wowed us with their fresh batch of shoe trends, and now that the season's deliveries have finally hit the market, the wait to wear all the new-season newness is over. While in certain parts of the country, sandal season is still wishful thinking, we're of the mind that it's never too soon to start discussing, planning, and shopping for the season ahead. Which is why we've turned our attention on the biggest sandal trends to emerge from the runways.

Whether it be intricate details like toe-ring ties or throwback silhouettes like cushy padded thongs, we studied the spring collections and discovered the following six overarching sandal styles that we're predicting will make a big impact during the warmer months ahead. To see and shop each trend, keep scrolling.

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Courtesy of Coperni; Courtesy of Jacquemus; Courtesy of Kenzo

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Courtesy of Coperni

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Courtesy of Jacquemus

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Courtesy of Kenzo
Shop the trend:
Jacquemus Les Tatanes Lin Leather Platform Flip Flops ($500)
Ancient Greek Sandals Charys Leather Sandals ($220)
Tory Burch Flatform Flip Flop ($78)

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Courtesy of Ulla Johnson; Courtesy of Gabriela Hearst; Courtesy of Altuzarra

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Courtesy of Altuzarra

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Courtesy of Ulla Johnson
Shop the trend:
3.1 Phillip Lim Yasmine Strappy Espadrilles ($395)
Jw Anderson Flatform Sandals ($585)
Sarto by Franco Sarto Leo Platform Espadrille Sandal ( $119) $71

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Courtesy of Staud; Courtesy of Acne Studios; Courtesy of Givenchy

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Courtesy of Sportmax

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Courtesy of Givenchy

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Courtesy of Acne Studios
Shop the trend:
Neous Alkes Leather Sandals ( $560) $224
Villa Rouge Dax Sandals ( $130) $52
Vince Olsen Toe Loop Sandal ($195)

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Courtesy of Sea; Courtesy of Staud; Courtesy of Jason Wu

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Courtesy of Jason Wu

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Courtesy of Sea

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Courtesy of Staud
Shop the trend:
Loeffler Randall Maisie Sporty Sandals ($195)
Teva Flatform Universal Sandal ($75)
Suicoke Cel-VPO Sandals ($205)

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Courtesy of Versace; Courtesy of Dion Lee

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Courtesy of Versace

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Courtesy of Dion Lee
Shop the trend:
Staud Bijoux Sandals ($350)
By Far Nayla Sandals ($444)
Good American The Standout Square Toe Slide Sandal ($139)

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Courtesy of Rosetta Getty; Courtesy of Michael Kors Collection; Courtesy of Simon Miller

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Courtesy of Rosetta Getty

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Courtesy of Michael Kors Collection

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Courtesy of Simon Miller
Shop the trend:
Porte & Paire Shearling Slides ($225)
Beek Gallito Sandals ($240)
Seychelles Low Key Slide Sandal ($99)

Up next, I'm a minimalist at heart and these are the five trends of 2021 I'll try first.

This story originally appeared on: WhoWhatWear - Author:Anna LaPlaca