ACCESSORIES

Online Exclusive: Top 10 Sandals

by Shiona Turini

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Summertime and the living is easy. But that doesn’t mean rubber flip-flops should be affixed to your feet day in and day out. Here, our favorite citified sandals of the season, in a wide range of prices.

1

For the girl who doesn’t want any ol’ gladiator, Balenciaga’s take is the answer. Yes, it’s a splurge, but your feet will love you for it. $895, at Balenciaga, New York, 212.206.0872

2

With its tie-dye, cloud-like print, this dreamy suede sandal just looks like summer. $695, at Jeffrey, New York, 212.206.3928; jeffreynewyork.com

3

We’d pair this metallic beauty with a frilly dress for an outdoor wedding. Or maybe even with some tattered blue jeans for a Saturday brunch. $745, at Christian Louboutin, Beverly Hills, California, 310.247.9300; christianlouboutin.com

4

A little bit preppy, a little bit downtown. $140, at Cole Haan, 800.201.8001; colehaan.com.

5

In sleek patent leather, a pop of neon goes a long way. $88, [jcrew.com](http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/shoes /flatsandals/PRDOVR~14698/14698.jsp)

6

These leather gladiators are so versatile, you may just need two pairs. $235, at Neiman Marcus, [neimanmarcus.com](http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod80970109 &eItemId=prod80970109&cmCat=search&searchType=MAIN&parentId=&icid=&rte=% 252Fsearch.jhtml%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dkors%252Bsandal%2526_requestid% 253D15310)

7

A chic alternative to the espadrille, this suede and canvas number has been deemed the “sandal of the summer” by our fashion editors. $139, at Osklen, New York, 212.219.8250

8

Nantucket, here we come. $450, at select Ralph Lauren stores, ralphlauren.com

9

After Kate Moss was spotted wearing these souped-up suede gladiators last year, several W editors nabbed them as well. Lucky for everyone else, the shoes are making a repeat appearance this summer. $59.95, stevemadden.com

10

We can’t get enough punk hardware this season, but these studded sandals may provide just the fix we need. $174, mattbernson.com