We all love a good pair of sandals this time of year, but let’s not forget about the beauty of a good pair of summer flats. It’s natural to associate flat shoes with spring and fall, but brands are having more and more fun with their flat-shoe designs as of late, and I, for one, have taken notice. Among this year’s offerings, I’ve spotted plenty of cool crochet, beaded, and mesh options, along with vibrant colors and fresh takes on classic summer styles such as mules and espadrilles.
Brands as varied as Zara, Reformation, Loewe, and Madewell are fully embracing the summer flats renaissance, and shoppers can’t get enough. The words “sold out” are ones I came across often while choosing the shoes below. So before that happens with my carefully selected edit, scroll on to add your favorites to cart. In case you were wondering, I’m eyeing the first four pairs, in particular. But if I’m being completely honest, I’d take every last one of these 27 options.
Bimba y Lola
Crochet Ballerina With Stones
They come in black, too. Good luck choosing.
Don’t blame me if they sell out before you snag them.
Madewell
The Mylie Ballet Flats
Reformation
Charlie Taye Ballet Flats
The lime green suede pair that’s pictured at the top is sold out, but purple satin is equally special.
Ancient Greek Sandals
Iro Jelly Flats
Jellies for adults, found.
Alaïa
Mesh Mary Jane Mules
Alaïa is the summery flat-shoe blueprint/
Even those who don’t wear pink will probably want to wear these.
So many good summer outfits start with these.
MANGO
Perforated Ballet Flat With Bow
It’s the little red bow for me.
Banana Republic
Woven Ballet Flats
Red goes with everything, so get ready to wear these a lot.
Trust me—you won’t be able to stop thinking about these if you don’t order them.
LOEWE
+ Paula’s Ibiza Rio Suede Mary Jane Espadrilles
Madewell
Mylie Ballet Flats
Whoever is designing Madewell’s shoes these days deserves a round of applause.
Tory Burch
Reva Mules – Tortoise Shell
I’m convinced that these would go with everything.
Burberry
Check Trim Leather Robin Ballerinas
For pairing with your Burberry bikini.
ZARA
Floral Crochet Ballet Flats
Two cool things that stood out: the shape of the tow and the mesh underlay.
Toteme
Naplack Leather Ballerina Flats
Not sure how I’ve made it this long without butter yellow flats in my life.
Reformation
Brie Ballet Flats
Everything’s better in taffeta.
Franco Sarto
Christina2 Ballerina/Skimmer Shoes
Simple, sleek, and so very summery.
Sam Edelman
Shira Woven Flats
You’ll wear them so often.
Le Monde Béryl
Regency Raffia Ballet Flats
You can never go wrong with raffia.
adidas
Stan Smith Lo Ballet Sneakers
A sneaker that functions as a flat.
The Row
Fay II Ballerina Flats
These are exactly as summer flats should be: effortlessly cool and comfortable.
H&M
Crochet-Look Ballet Flats
These look like something a chic European would wear.
Vibi Venezia
Timeless Brigitte Velvet Mary Janes
I officially need a pair of flats in this exact shade of blue.
G.H.BASS
Whitney Weejuns Penny Loafers
Nothing compares to a classic cream loafer.