The Sleek Sandal Trend That’s Taken the Runways (And Our Shopping Carts!) by Storm

It’s not uncommon for Vogue editors to become completely transfixed by a fresh-off-the-runway shoe trend. This summer, we’re loving slim, retro sneakers à la Dries Van Noten and Loewe and cool-girl clogs courtesy of Chloé and Miu Miu, but many of last summer’s trends are still going strong as well.

Among them are seriously sleek pairs of strappy heeled sandals. Last year we saw them on runways at Khaite, Ferragamo, and Jil Sander, and their popularity continues to reign. For spring/summer 2025, strappy sandals walked the runways (once more) at Proenza Schouler and Toteme, and have proliferated popular shopping destinations like Reformation and Zara. With an understated, ’90s-inspired feel, this shoe style is a true warm-weather wardrobe essential, effortlessly paired with everything from great white dresses and cotton poplin skirts to the best jeans and even cargo pants.

Vogue’s Guide to the Sleekest Strappy Heeled Sandals:

Jil Sander’s statement red sandals caught our attention last September, and continue to be a banner style for the brand today available in goes-with-anything black or white. Sport yours this summer with a matching trouser and shirt set, or as an elegant touch to a versatile midi dress. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed! For another take on the trend, look to boldly colored styles from Prada or Jimmy Choo. Options in classic neutrals are timeless, of course, with styles from The Row to Loeffler Randall making for easy minimalist summer dressing. Below, our favorite strappy heeled sandals to shop for summer.

Neous

Arneb leather slingback sandals

Mango

heeled thin strap sandals

Reformation

Georgia kitten heeled sandals

J.Crew

Krista slingback kitten-heel sandals

Miu Miu

Vernice strappy slingback sandals

Manolo Blahnik

strappy metallic slide sandals

Madewell

Maycie asymmetric t-strap sandals

Proenza Schouler

Slash Tie leather sandals

Gianvito Rossi

strappy 55 heeled sandals

Aeyde

Maeve kitten heel sandals