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If You Haven’t Yet, Now’s the Time to Shop Square-Toe Sandals

Summer after summer, square-toe sandals continue to reign supreme, constantly showing up on the feet of street style stars, models, and celebrities. When the boxy shape made a return to the runways a few years ago, the pointy edges took some getting used to. (How could we forget Balenciaga’s boots with their exaggerated, sharp corners?) But now square-toe sandals are in a rare category of trends that have managed to extend their 15 minutes of fame, earning the title of a modern-day classic.

In the recent resort 2022 collections, Lanvin dressed models in bright square-toe sandals and Paco Rabanne kept the playful energy going with chunky platform variations of the popular silhouette. While we have to wait to get the latest and greatest, several other beautiful options are available to shop now. Whether you’re looking for an elevated black shoe to wear every day or something colorful to brighten your summer days ahead, the best square-toe sandals are all ahead.

Photographed by Gianluca Senese

Pops of Color

Smile-inducing colors—as seen on these electric green sandals by The Attico—can turn even the simplest outfit into a work of art.

A.W.A.K.E. Mode Delta High suede sandals

$510$255
NET-A-PORTER

Zara flat strappy sandals

$30$23
ZARA

Wandler Marie slide sandal

$490$294
NORDSTROM

The Attico Mona satin thong sandals

$647

MYTHERESA
Photographed by Dave Tacon

Beige Essentials

Take a break from black and grab a tan pair of square-toe heels, which are just as versatile.

Steve Madden slide sandal

$90

NORDSTROM

Roger Vivier Chips buckled leather slides

$775

MATCHESFASHION.COM

Aeyede Katti leather mules

$295$177
NET-A-PORTER

Bottega Veneta BV Lido sandal

$1,270

NORDSTROM
Photographed by Thomas Razzano

Bright Whites

Make a subtle statement and effortlessly grab attention by reaching for white sandals similar to Khaite or Andrea Wazen’s designs.

Mango sandals with braided heel design

$80

MANGO

Khaite Crete ruched leather slides

$690

NET-A-PORTER

The Row Constance leather slingback sandals

$850

NET-A-PORTER

Andrea Wazen Mandaloun 85 knotted-ties leather sandals

$468

MATCHESFASHION.COM
Photographed by Thomas Razzano

Classic Blacks

Here’s proof that black shoes don’t have to be boring. Each one of these square-toe beauties will stylishly polish off any look.

By Far Chloe mules

$410$205
SSENSE

Wandler Isa chain-embellished leather mules

$465

NET-A-PORTER

Staud Simone mules

$265

SSENSE

H&M slip-on sandals

$40

H&M