25 Bright, Unexpected Summer Heels
As the weather warms up, we’re focusing on brightening our daily look, making it more unexpected and fun. The place to start is with a pair of great open-toe heels, whether it’s to dress up a day look or to make for an unusual impact with cool trousers on a night out. And this season, there are so many options — from Michael Kors’s solid bondage heels to Prada’s jewel-tone cone heels to Maiyet’s perspex and wood number to Delpozo’s gold-metallic bows. Click through our slideshow to see our favorite sandals of the season.
Notice how the shiny metal straps on these Zara heels complement the turquoise-blue suede.
Decadent in the very best way, Deplozo's gold runway heels would dress up even the most muted outfit.
These J.Crew sandals make the case for it: Metallics aren't going anywhere.
ASOS's color-blocked sandal looks like a piece of sculpture in itself.
These Brian Atwood snakeskin sandals are crying out to be worn with a pair of baggy jeans or a short skirt.
Change up an all-black outfit with a pop of ocean blue.
Summer shoes should be fun, and these bright-orange heels aren't missing a beat.
The best of both worlds: Givenchy's signature sandal comes in the same floral print as its floral Birkenstocks.
This delicate Zara shoe will elongate the leg without blending in.
If you're daring and on trend, try this fitted mule with the perfect pitch.
We love Prada's jewel-tone heels, here in a brilliant fuchsia suede with a slight cone heel.
A strappy sandal with a little hidden gem beneath its chunky heel.
These royal-blue caged Manolo Blahnik slingbacks would look perfect with a little white dress at a cocktail party this summer.
The mixed wood and acrylic-glass heel makes this gladiator sandal a modern-day glass slipper.
These strappy black Michael Kors sandals make the transition between work and dinner feel pretty easy.
Or try a similar style with the same block heel in white.
This basic ASOS heel is a ladylike, dainty option for summer.
Burberry's all-white strappy heel would be perfect for a summer wedding.
We love Chloé's easy-to-wear mule — slip on these painless wedges with any casual outfit.
Add detail to your oufit with these laser-cut heels from Charlotte Olympia.
Minimalism at its best.
Take this stacked heel from day to night.
With snakeskin ocean-blue and a block heel, these shoes will attract attention without sacrificing comfort.
We love the touch of gold and crisscross straps on this Rupert Sanderson heel.
Try a patent-leather finish on a new classic.
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