35 Sandals, Mules and Slingbacks We Can’t Wait to Buy This Spring

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By Katie Maguire

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Published Mar 29, 2018

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As much as we love shopping for clothes, it’s shoes that can really make or break an outfit. Thankfully, each season marks a fresh chance to clean out your go-to pairs and try some new trends on for size. This spring, it’s all about simplicity and comfort—how lucky are we?—in the form of sandals, mules, slides and comfortable sneakers. Here, 35 of our favorites.

steve madden pcv

1.

Sandals: Steve Madden

A subtle way to try out the PVC trend.

minnetonka silver slides

2.

Sandals: Minnetonka

The happy medium between metallics and neutrals.

dune london white scalloped sandals

3.

Sandals: Dune London

Your favorite white booties, reimagined for spring.

dvf blue ribbon sandals

4.

Sandals: DVF

Colorful ribbons to brighten up your look.

tibi lilac ankle tie sandals

5.

Sandals: Tibi

A sculptural heel and delicate ankle tie are the perfect combo.

stuart weitzman lug sole sandals

6.

Sandals: Stuart Weitzman

A subtle lug sole complements abstract straps.

alexandre birman floral heels

7.

Sandals: Alexandre Birman

Delicate florals in contrasting colors go with everything in your closet.

tory burch red embroidered sandals

8.

Sandals: Tory Burch

Perforated leather in a poppy hue.

ancient greek sandals

9.

Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals

Handcrafted in Greece, these simple slides will go with everything.

3 1 phillip lim mules

10.

Mules: 3.1 Phillip Lim

A classic hue with a totally wearable heel.

carla g blue mules

11.

Mules: Carla G.

Buttery soft, genuine Italian leather makes these swoon-worthy.

george j love embroidered mules

12.

Mules: George J. Love

The rich colors of this embroidery will work well into fall, too.

kristen cavallari woven mules

13.

Mules: Kristin Cavallari

Woven footwear is not only trendy but also incredibly breezy.

j crew striped mules

14.

Mules: J.Crew

You need these for your upcoming vacay.

tory burch beaded slides

15.

Mules: Tory Burch

Delicate beading makes these colorful slides stand above the rest.

joie pom pom slides

16.

Mules: Joie

These couldn’t be more fun if they tried.

caslon embroidered slides

17.

Mules: Caslon

Take your footwear to new heights.

dvf white slingback heels

18.

Slingbacks: DVF

Sleek and sophisticated.

mango blue slingbacks

19.

Slingbacks: Mango

A “something blue” to add to your daily routine.

balenciaga pink slingbacks

20.

Slingbacks: Balenciaga

The "it" shoe heard ’round the blogger world.

manolo blahnik leopard slingbacks

21.

Slingbacks: Manolo Blahnik

Add a little spice to your look.

madewell velvet slingbacks

22.

Slingbacks: Madewell

A velvety gold is exactly what your arsenal needs.

bella vita flared block heel slingback

23.

Slingbacks: Bella Vita

A flared block heel makes these extra easy to walk in.

miu miu gingham slingbacks

24.

Slingbacks: Miu Miu

When gingham and patent leather worlds collide.

tory burch beaded and embellished slingbacks

25.

Slingbacks: Tory Burch

Sequins and beading and embroidery, oh my!

mansur gavriel yellow slingbacks

26.

Slingbacks: Mansur Gavriel

A sunny pop of adorable-ness.

e8 by miista hera sneakers

27.

Sneakers: E8 By Miista Hera

Stars and stripes sneaks.

tory burch ruffled sneakers

28.

Sneakers: Tory Sport

Preppy and polished.

coach embellished sneakers

29.

Sneakers: Coach

There’s a lot going on here—but we’re loving it all.

marc jacobs rainbow sneakers

30.

Sneakers: Marc Jacobs

Rainbow stripes are having a major moment.

joie platform espadrille sneakers

31.

Sneakers: Joie

So much yes.

nike air max pale pink and grey sneakers

32.

Sneakers: Nike

The chunkier, the better.

mira mikati sneakers

33.

Sneakers: Mira Mikati

What's white, striped and chic all over?

nike x maria sharapova sneakers

34.

Sneakers: Nike x Maria Sharapova

Sleek and understated while still staying stylish.

brunello cucinelli sneakers

35.

Sneakers: Brunello Cucinelli

Like your middle school trainers, only cooler.

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