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100 Pairs of Flat Sandals Under $100

anthropologie flat sandals with stripes
Anthropologie

‘Tis the season for promenading through the park, strolling along the boardwalk and hiking in the sunshine. Basically, there’s a lot of walking to be done and we don’t have time to deal with uncomfortable heels or clunky sneakers. Luckily, these 100 pairs of flat sandals are just as comfy as they are chic, meaning you can strut your stuff in style all day long. Read on to find your new go-to summer shoe.


topshop yellow flat slides
Nordstrom

1.

Marigold Straps

The silver ring at the top makes these guys super-chic.

Topshop ($40)

kelly and katie white flat sandals
dsw

2.

Equestrian Buckle

Clean, chic and perfect for a day at the races. Or, you know, just a regular day, too.

Kelly & Katie ($40)

seaview palm print flat sandals from lulus
lulu's

3.

Palm Frond Ankle Strap

Get that island feel even when you’re 100 percent land-locked.

Seaview ($21)

dolce vita flat sandals
dsw

4.

Subtle Metallic Detail

Who knew dusty lilac and silver could make such a gorgeous duo?

Dolce Vita ($40)

bernardo flat sandals
bernardo

5.

'60s-Inspired Dots

A cute throwback design from Jackie O.’s favorite sandal brand.

Bernardo ($49)

jeffrey campbell bow flat sandals
nordstrom

6.

Miniature Knots

A trio of bows adds some fun to an otherwise minimalist shoe.

Jeffrey Campbell ($60)

sole society gold flat sandals
nordstrom

7.

Girly Scallops

Channel your inner gladiator with these metallic, strappy sandals.

Sole Society ($80)

jack rogers orange and white jelly flip flops
nordstrom

8.

Jelly Stripes

Seriously, just try not to smile looking at these bright colors.

Jack Rogers ($50)

marc fisher flat sandals with studded straps
dsw

9.

Studded Straps

Think of these as the summer answer to your most-loved winter moto booties.

Marc Fisher ($50)

coconuts cheetah print flat sandals
lulu's

10.

Textured Cheetah

Take a walk on the wild side.

Coconuts ($81)

carlos by carlos santana blue embellished flat sandals
dsw

11.

Embellished Detail

No one will believe this deep royal blue pair set you back less than 50 bucks.

Carlos by Carlos Santana ($40)

unisa silver buckle flat sandals from dsw
dsw

12.

Crystal Buckle

Meet the fancy bedazzled cousin to your casual Birkenstocks.

Unisa ($30)

charles and keith pink flat sandals
charles & keith

13.

Crossed-Over Straps

Yes, Millennial pink is still alive and well (and extra adorable on these comfy flats).

Charles & Keith ($79)

lucky brand strappy geometric print flat sandals
dsw

14.

Geometric Pattern

We love how the black-and-white print and criss-crossing straps complement one another.

Lucky Brand ($35)

gunmetal blue and white stripe flat sandals
dsw

15.

Oversize Knot

A simple way to dress up your most casual raw-hem jeans.

Gunmetal ($60)

olukai flat sandals
olukai

16.

Bright Red Straps

Bonus: They’re super-lightweight and waterproof so you’re always ready for the next adventure.

OluKai ($75)

penny love kenny flat sandals
dsw

17.

Bead Embellishment

Because sometimes you just need to add some fun to your look.

Penny Loves Kenny ($40)

teva flat sandals in pink
teva

18.

Extra Support

These fashion-forward Tevas are great for folks with high arches.

Teva ($40)

pastel mint seychelles flat sandals
lulu's

19.

Pastel Criss-Cross

Pair with a lavender pedicure to really help the color pop.

Seychelles ($60)

nina embellished flat sandals
nina shoes

20.

Crystal Straps

Because sometimes all you need is a hint of glitter and shine.

Nina ($69)

sam edelman flat sandals
nordstrom

21.

Turquoise Studs

Toughen up your favorite femme sundress.

Sam Edelman ($85)

caslon flat sandals
nordstrom

22.

Floral Knots

Subtle gold touches give these a fancier feel.

Caslon ($80)

steve madden clear bejeweled flat sandals
Steve Madden

23.

Oversize Gems

Clear shoes and bags are having a moment, but we love the big, bold stone details on this slide version.

Steve Madden ($70)

anthropologie flat sandals with stripes
Anthropologie

24.

Subtle Stripes

The perfect grab-and-go shoe that will pair with everything in your closet.

Anthropologie ($78)

g by guess flat sandals with crystal detail
dsw

25.

Rhinestone Detail

A little bit rock-and-rock, a lotta bit comfortable for all-day walking.

G by Guess ($35)

toms slides with pom pom detail
TOMS

26.

Pom-Pom Straps

It doesn’t get any more fun than a rainbow of pom-poms, now does it?

TOMS ($70)

old navy denim slides
Old Navy

27.

Denim Slides

So you can finally *really* wear head-to-toe denim.

Old Navy ($23)

forever 21 green strappy sandals
Forever 21

28.

Green Straps

Ah, the perfect spring green.

Forever 21 ($15)

gap pink velvet slides
Gap

29.

Velvet Cross-Over

Turns out, you absolutely can wear velvet in summer.

Gap ($35)

madewell flat sandals
Madewell

30.

Worn-In Leather

Oh these old things? They're actually brand new.

Madewell ($60)

jcrew glitter slides
J.Crew

31.

Glitter Slides

Party ready at a moment's notice.

J.Crew ($70)

aldo gold flat sandals
ALDO

32.

Gold Netting

Add just a touch of glamor to any outfit.

ALDO ($55)

boden flat sandals
Boden

33.

Geometric Flip-Flops

The bright poppy hue pops on any skin tone.

Boden ($75)

h m flat bow sandals
H&M

34.

Blue Fronds

Like a towering palm tree and rolling ocean combined into one glorious sandal.

H&M ($25)

merona from target flat sandals
Target

35.

Classic Black

Everyone needs a classic leather flip-flop in their arsenal.

Merona ($16)

express fringe flat sandals
Express

36.

Fringe Slides

Not a fan of over-the-top tassels? This subtle fringe should do the trick.

Express ($60)

ann taylor silver flat sandals
Ann Taylor

37.

Metallic Ankle Strap

They'll seriously go with everything in your closet.

Ann Taylor ($98)

charles david flat sandals
Neiman Marcus Last Call

38.

Cherry Embroidered

For the gal who wears black all. Year. Long.

Charles David ($97)

sjs flat sandal with fringe and jewels
Nordstrom Rack

39.

Fringe and Rhinestones

We never knew how much we loved the trio of royal blue, marigold yellow and deep burgundy until right now.

SJS ($50)

kenneth cole reaction floral slides
Zappos

40.

Flower Adorned

Not a fan of multi-hued florals? Try a minimalist black-and-white version instead.

Kenneth Cole Reaction ($49)

banana republic snake print flat sandals
Banana Republic

41.

Snake Print

Treat it like you would any neutral shoe.

Banana Republic ($79)

a new day raffia sandals with tassels
Target

42.

Raffia Tassels

The ultimate vacation sandal.

A New Day ($23)

badgley mischka embellished flat sandals
Nordstrom Rack

43.

Rose-Gold Rhinestones

Pretty enough to wear to the 400 weddings you have this summer.

Badgley Mischka ($99)

loft neon flat sandals
LOFT

44.

Neon Slide

A swipe of highlighter-green is all you need to brighten your look (and your mood).

LOFT ($50)

oasis flat sandals with bows
ASOS

45.

Miniature Bows

Adorably feminine without feeling childish.

Oasis ($26)

halston heritage scarf print flat sandals
Nordstrom Rack

46.

Scarf Detail

That watercolor print, though.

Halston Heritage ($99)

toms strap sandals
TOMS

47.

Chambray Straps

With a hint of sun-washed pink, yellow and blue for good measure.

TOMS ($60)

sarto franco sarto buckled flat sandal
Franco Sarto

48.

Leather Buckles

The perfect summer-in-the-city sandal.

Sarto Franco Sarto ($79)

soludos rope slides
Soludos

49.

Braided Rope

A preppy twist on a typically sporty silhouette.

Soludos ($99)

coach flat sandals
6PM

50.

Gray T-Strap

An excellent addition to your roundup of neutral-colored staples.

Coach ($60)

betsey johnson flat slides1
Betsey Johnson

51.

Watermelon Slide

You are wear what you eat.

Betsey Johnson ($60)

sperry flat sandals
Sperry

52.

Classic Thongs

Because everyone needs a pair they can just slip on and go.

Sperry ($60)

hunter flat slides with logo
ASOS

53.

Logo Slides

We wouldn't hate the tan lines here.

Hunter ($75)

circus by sam edelman strappy flat sandals
6PM

54.

Studded Straps

Proof that beige is not just one shade. 

Circus by Sam Edelman ($30)

who what wear for target cheeky slides
Target

55.

Cheeky Message

Well, hey to you, too!

Who What Wear for Target ($33)

steve madden flat slides
Nordstrom

56.

Bejeweled Straps

Wait until you see them glitter in the sun.

Steve Madden ($70)

torrid gingham flat sandals with bwo details
Torrid

57.

Gingham Bows

'Tis the pattern of the season, after all.

Torrid ($40)

asos floral wrap flat sandals
ASOS

58.

Floral Wrap

The adjustable strap fits any size ankle and is guaranteed to stay up in place.

ASOS ($35)

eloquii flat sandals with flamingo detail
Eloquii

59.

Beaded Flamingos

Maybe buy a backup pair for when your sister "borrows" your originals for "just one weekend."

Eloquii ($80)

chinese laundry flat sandals with beading
6PM

60.

Embellished Pattern

Dress 'em up with a silk slip dress or down with denim cut-offs.

Chinese Laundry ($35)

bcbgeneration pastel blue flat sandals
Macy's

61.

Blue Waves

To remind you of the ocean, no matter where you go.

BCBGeneration ($35)

kate spade new york orange flat sandals
6PM

62.

Sunset Orange

They look extra good next to blue wash denim.

Kate Spade New York ($64)

dr scholls embroidered flat sandals
Dr. Scholl's

63.

Subtle Embroidery

Because sometimes you just want a mini rainbow, instead of a bold show of color.

Dr. Scholl's ($78)

hollister co flip flops
Hollister

64.

Neon Flip-Flops

Can't go wrong with bright, easy flip-flops.

Hollister ($10)

rue21 pink 3d flat sandals
Rue21

65.

Pink Ruffles

To match your favorite summer rosé.

Rue21 ($15)

nine west rubber flip flops with 3d flowers
Nine West 

66.

3-D Flower Detail

Finally—a pair of flip-flops that truly feels fancy and fun.

Nine West ($39)

asos plaited flat sandals
ASOS

67.

Braided Crosshatch

The only shoes you need for your weeklong summer vacay.

ASOS ($29)

dolce vita 6pm flat sandals
6PM

68.

Tropical Print

Like your dad's Hawaiian shirt, only in sandal form.

Dolce Vita ($40)

birkenstock metallic slides
Birkenstock

69.

Metallic Snake Print

A hint of shine and a lot of comfort.

Birkenstock ($80)

crocs flat sandals
Crocs

70.

Rubber Straps

You know... for chasing the kiddos through the waterpark.

Crocs ($40)

topshop wrap sandals
Topshop

71.

Woven Lace-Ups

A modern nod to your '80s wicker slides.

Topshop ($80)

office flat gold lace up sandals
ASOS

72.

Metallic Lace-Ups

So you can feel like the Greek goddess you are, every damn day.

Office ($80)

american eagle outfitters flat sandals
American Eagle Outfitters

73.

Metallic Espadrille

You know how we love a good flatform.

American Eagle Outfitters ($40)

lane bryant studded flat sandals
Lane Bryant

74.

Studded Slide

Equal parts light and tough.

Lane Bryant ($40)

nine west beaded bird flat sandals
Nine West

75.

Beaded Bird

Might we suggest a matching pair of earrings, as well?

Nine West ($89)

rue21 neon flat slides
Rue21

76.

Jelly Buckles

If there was ever a time to wear neon, it's in the heat of summer.

Rue21 ($17)

gojane grafitti inspired flat sandals
GoJane

77.

Grafitti Art

So you can channel your inner Banksy.

GoJane ($12)

melissa flat sandals
6PM

78.

Waterproof Straps

Bonus: They smell like bubblegum.

Melissa + Jason Wu ($75)

everlane flat sandals
Everlane

79.

Leather Slides

A standby that will last you for years of summer fun to come.

Everlane ($88)

adidas flat slides
Nordstrom

80.

Mixed Prints

If your most fashionable friend were to update your shower shoes, we bet they'd look a whole lot like these beauties.

Adidas ($50)

monki super strappy flat sandals
ASOS

81.

Sporty Straps

Don't worry, the nylon straps are surprisingly easy to clean.

Monki ($48)

kate spade new york cactus print flat sandals
6PM

82.

Cactus Graffic

Now all we need is a desert vacation to look forward to.

Kate Spade New York ($80)

nine west raffia embellished slides
Nine West

83.

Raffia Flowers

We don't know which we love more: the unexpected 3-D florals or the shark tooth soles.

Nine West ($69)

dr scholls classic wooden sandals
Dr. Scholl's

84.

Wooden Soles

The old-school favorite is making a comeback.

Dr. Scholl's ($88)

american eagle outfitters winking slides
American Eagle Outfitters

85.

Wink Design

Made for (cheeky) fun in the sun.

American Eagle Outfitters ($16)

river island stripes flat slides
ASOS

86.

Mixed Stripes

These shoes take all the work out of mixing and matching prints.

River Island ($48)

gojane purple flat sandals
GoJane

87.

Squiggle Pattern

The eggplant color makes these look so much more luxe.

GoJane ($16)

jessica simpson flat sandals with pearl embellishments
Shoes.com

88.

Pearl Embellishment

Perhaps the only sandals we might call black tie-appropriate.

Jessica Simpson ($72)

tommy hilfiger flat slides
6PM

89.

Woven Slide

The gold strap is really what makes these stunners shine.

Tommy Hilfiger ($41)

indigo rd flat sandals
6PM

90.

Wavy Straps

Who knew a subtle wave could make a basic shoe so much more interesting?

Indigo Rd. ($23)

clarks flat sandals
Clarks

91.

Navy Ivy

Extra support for days when you have to log extra walking.

Clarks ($90)

e8 by miista slat sandals
Nordstrom

92.

Tapestry Print

These red-hot soles were made for dancing.

E8 by Miista ($90)

summit yellow flat sandals
Summit by White Mountain

93.

Sporty Satin

We have to admit, we're a sucker for an oversize bow.

Summit by White Mountain ($89)

jcrew factory fringe sandals
J.Crew Factory

94.

Fringed Ankle Strap

The subtle fringe adds a bit of edge to the grosgrain straps.

J.Crew Factory ($60)

naughty monkey flat sandals from lulus
Lulu's

95.

Pony Fur Straps

The gold spots look even better when you're walking in the sun.

Naughty Monkey ($70)

farylrobin from aeo flat rainbow sandals
American Eagle Outfitters

96.

Rainbow Thread

Go ahead, taste walk the rainbow.

Farylrobin ($30)

report embellished flat sandals
DSW

97.

Subtle Studs

A dressed-up version of your everyday sandal.

Report ($30)

forever 21 chain detail flat sandal
Forever 21

98.

Chain Detail

The only jewelry you need on a hot summer day.

Forever 21 ($18)

patrizia flat sandals with fringe
6PM

99.

Fringe T-Strap

Flirty, fun and fiesta-ready.

Patrizia ($35)

ipanema flat rubber sandals
Ipanema

100.

Metallic Hint

A wonderful combination of chic and practical.

Ipanema ($38)


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