Reimagined flip-flops, 1950s-style sandals, and decorated flip-flops are just some of the hottest footwear this summer, which designers ambitiously announced on the spring-summer 2026 catwalks. This year's priority is personalized imitation of the most current trends. This also applies to shoes, which should be boldly made an accent element of styling and emphasize their own authenticity. We tell you about the five brightest sandal trends in the material.
Balmain spring-summer 2026
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The flip-flop boom has been going on for several summer seasons, with the most relevant being the laconic models – from ordinary beach pairs to leather models with heels adapted for sophisticated outings. However, in 2026, the scenario is different: brands emphasize flip-flops that set the mood. It is enough to pay attention to a leather pair from Burberry or velvet platform flip-flops from Balenciaga to understand the rules of this year's fashion game.
Burberry spring-summer 2026
Balenciaga spring-summer 2026
Boho style sandals
Boho style will certainly be at its peak this summer. In 2026, the difference between its beach and urban moods is more pronounced than last year. Balmain, in particular, offers sandals with straps completely covered in shells. Instead, Celine presented black sandals with a closed toe, which combine T-strap sandals and cage sandals.
Balmain spring-summer 2026
Celine spring-summer 2026
Ultra-minimalist sandals
Sandals that seem to float in the air also appeared on the spring-summer catwalks. These include a model with a bridge between the toes and a calf strap from Alaïa, as well as a pair from Coperni that creates the illusion of no sole. Designers recommend combining these minimalist models with evening looks – a white dress, an asymmetrical skirt with fringe or an off-the-shoulder top.
Alaa spring-summer 2026
Coperni spring-summer 2026
Decorated heeled flip-flops
Last year, flip-flops and heeled sandals were the finishing touch to most ensembles, and this summer, brands have prepared a variety of variations — with decor. Absolutely minimalist, characterless models are not to be found in the summer 2026 season. They have been replaced by pairs decorated with feathers and textile roses, plush fiery red models, and flip-flops with fringe and beads.
Balenciaga spring-summer 2026
Christian Dior spring-summer 2026
Bottega Veneta spring-summer 2026
Retro high-heeled sandals
And another pair of heeled sandals worth checking out this summer are retro models. These are the ones our grandmothers wore on dates, and we only took them out of our closets for themed evenings. In 2026, it’s enough to pair them with a fluffy fitted dress or capri pants with a blouse. In the current field, there are both bright models with figure-hugging heels from Fendi and extremely feminine textile pairs with bows from Christian Dior.
Fendi spring-summer 2026
Christian Dior spring-summer 2026