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85 Unique Sandal Styles

From Sporty Opulence Accessories to Crystallized Stiletto Heels

— August 11, 2014 — Pop Culture
Summer may be coming to an end but there is still time to sport some of these unique sandal styles. Standouts from this vast list include Honestly WTF's DIY star-accented heels that are inspired by Giuseppe Zanotti's suede cage bootie sandals. Another fan favorite is Dolce & Gabbana's gilded platform design that features a caged, metal heel and floral accent details.

These unique sandal styles are not only a great way to dress up a summer look but can also be paired with evening wear during autumn, spring and even winter months. Whether opting for a comfortable and athletic-themed look or choosing a style that is more show-stopping, one is sure to turn heads in any of these fun accessories.
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Sporty Opulence Accessories
Sporty Opulence Accessories
Shop Jeen's Gladiator Leaf Sandals Feature Metallic and Ornate Motifs
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84
Sky-High Racing Stripe Mules
Sky-High Racing Stripe Mules
Shop Jeen's Dream Platform Shoes Revive a 60s-Themed Aesthetic
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83
Hue Contrasting Slip-Ons
Hue Contrasting Slip-Ons
The Dollhouse 'Color Block Jelly Sandal' is a Fun Summer Buy
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82
Nautical Couture Wedges
Nautical Couture Wedges
The Yves Saint Laurent Wedge Sandals Make a Splash this Season
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81
Golden Champion Stilettos
Golden Champion Stilettos
Charlotte Olympia Podium Heels are Shoes for Winners
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80
Extravagantly Groovy Pumps
Extravagantly Groovy Pumps
Miu Miu Resort 2013 Gets Nostalgic with 70s Fashion Footwear
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79
Minimalist Gladiator Accessories
Minimalist Gladiator Accessories
Pixie Market's Lilia Wrap Sandals are a Nod to Past Era Styles
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78
Glowing Light-Up Sandals
Glowing Light-Up Sandals
The Glow-in-the-Dark Heels by Alexander Wang Brighten Dark Spaces
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77
Sheer Space-Age Heels
Sheer Space-Age Heels
UNIF's Vapor Platform Embraces Futuristic Design Details
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76
Subtly Style-Meshed Shoes
Subtly Style-Meshed Shoes
These Cute Booties are a Mash-Up of Several Styles
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75
Sleek Safari Kicks
Sleek Safari Kicks
The Bonanza Leopard Fashion Shoes Sandals are Destined to Adorn a Wild Wardrobe
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74
Planet-Pleasing Pumps
Planet-Pleasing Pumps
These Eco-Friendly Manolo Blahniks Utilize Sustainable Materials
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73
Strappy Men's Sandals
Strappy Men's Sandals
The Mastermind JAPAN X Pappillio Shoe is Fiercely Set for the Summer Season
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72
Mythology-Inspired Footwear
Mythology-Inspired Footwear
These Hermes Winged Sandals Draw Inspiration from a Greek God
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71
Hairy Heels
Hairy Heels
The Reed Krakoff Natural Boar Hair Sandals are Actually Made With the Wild Pig's Hair
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70
Posh Tropical Footwear
Posh Tropical Footwear
The Nicholas Kirkwood Summer 2013 Collection is Fanciful and Ladylike
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69
Fabulous Flamboyant Footwear
Fabulous Flamboyant Footwear
The Matthew Williamson Spring/Summer 2013 Shoe Collection is Opulent
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68
Strapped Spiraling Heels
Strapped Spiraling Heels
Twirl and Prance Around in These 'Bizarre' Satin Ankle Wrap Sandals
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67
Bedazzled Bunny Shoes
Bedazzled Bunny Shoes
Stand Out with These Sparkly Platform Shoes
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66
Minimalist Leather Sandals
Minimalist Leather Sandals
The Cole Haan x Jen & Oli Collection is Ultra Simple and Feminine
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65
Wooden Block Wedges
Wooden Block Wedges
Fendi Sandal Platforms Adds Some Retro-Styled Height
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64
Gilded Gladiator Heels
Gilded Gladiator Heels
The Jeffrey Campbell Mattea Metal Stiletto Embodies Power and Femininity
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63
Googly-Eyed Heels
Googly-Eyed Heels
The Christian Louboutin Deja Vu Slingbacks are a Sight for Sore Eyes
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62
Banana-Inspired Gladiator Sandals
Banana-Inspired Gladiator Sandals
Ancient Greek Sandals x Carven Collection is Bold and Chunky
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61
Golden Grecian Shoes
Golden Grecian Shoes
This Capsule Collection Celebrates the Giuseppe Zanotti 20th Anniversary
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60
Fiercely Feathered Footwear
Fiercely Feathered Footwear
the Jimmy Choo Kevan Sandals Take on a Terrific Tribal Theme
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59
DIY Star-Accented Heels
DIY Star-Accented Heels
This Crafty DIY Activity Turns an Ordinary Sandal into a Star-Studded Shoe
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58
Vegan Sandals
Vegan Sandals
Olsen Haus 'David' Gladiator Sandals Exemplify Eco-Chic
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57
Malleable Leather Accessories
Malleable Leather Accessories
The Linda Sieto Cut & Fold Collection is Enchanting
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56
Midas Gold Shoes
Midas Gold Shoes
The 'Ikaria' Ancient Greek Sandals Will Take You Away
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55
Disco Sandals
Disco Sandals
Maison Martin Margiela Gets Nostalgic and Glamorous With Sparkly Shoes
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54
Psychedelic Space Shoes
Psychedelic Space Shoes
UNIF's Hella Jelly Platforms are Inspired by Nostalgic 90s Styles
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53
Crystallized Cheetah Heels
Crystallized Cheetah Heels
The Lanvin Swarovski Crystal-Embellished Sandals are Tough Yet Chic
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52
Chic Chandelier Stilettos
Chic Chandelier Stilettos
The Azzaro Lagon Sandals will Light Up Any Walkway
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51
$2,000 Sandals
$2,000 Sandals
The Rick Owens Organza Wedges Are Some Seriously Show-Stopping Shoes
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50
Mondrian-Inspired Sandals
Mondrian-Inspired Sandals
The Surface to Air Spring 2010 Collection Will Ignite Your Shoe Fetish
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49
Bow-Tie Gladiator Footwear
Bow-Tie Gladiator Footwear
These Nicoletta Bow Tall Sandals are Perfect for Summer
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48
Measuring Tape Stilettos
Measuring Tape Stilettos
The Dazzling Christian Louboutin Measuring Tape Sandals
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47
Happy Footwear
Happy Footwear
Gladiator Sandals Live to Fight Another Fashion Day
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46
Ravishing Flower-Adorned Footwear
Ravishing Flower-Adorned Footwear
The Sergio Rossi Spring 2012 Collection is Breathtaking
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45
Straptacular Bold Booties
Straptacular Bold Booties
The Foot-Encircling Jimmy Choo Spring/Summer 2010 Shoe Collection
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44
Chic Pastel Platfrom Sandals
Chic Pastel Platfrom Sandals
The Miista Rachel Platform Sandal is a Pastel Masterpiece
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43
Boho Celebrity Shoes
Boho Celebrity Shoes
Nicole Richie's House of Harlow 1960 Footwear Collection
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42
Pearl Metal Collaboration Kicks
Pearl Metal Collaboration Kicks
Alexander McQueen's Pearl and Metal Block Sandal is a Chic Hybrid
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41
Curvy Corset Stilettos
Curvy Corset Stilettos
The Proenza Schouler Stitched Sandal
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40
Rad Roll-Up Sandals
Rad Roll-Up Sandals
Rulo Footwear is Perfect for Assisting with Light Holiday Packing
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39
Posh Heel-less Pumps
Posh Heel-less Pumps
Physics Don't Apply to the Alexander McQueen Runway Platform No-Heel Sandal
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38
Peekaboo Leather Footwear
Peekaboo Leather Footwear
Beatrice Valenzuela's Finely Crafted Handmade Shoes
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37
Winged Sandals
Winged Sandals
Zaha Hadid Channels the Messenger God in the Vivienne Westwood Rocking Shoes
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36
Thigh-High Spartan Sandals
Thigh-High Spartan Sandals
These Haus Von Lila Dogma Gladiator Shoes are Leather-Clad
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35
Strappy Color-Blocked Sandals
Strappy Color-Blocked Sandals
Sigerson Morrison Spring 2012 Collection is Fresh & Fun
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34
Strappy Boho Sandals
Strappy Boho Sandals
The Carven Spring 2012 Shoe Collection is Vibrantly Tribal
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33
Pom Pom Heels
Pom Pom Heels
The ASOS Hippie Shake Leather Sandals with T-Bar Pom Pom Detail
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32
Mirrored High Heels
Mirrored High Heels
Hakoon's Stylish Mirror Mosaic Strappy Sandals Reflect Fashionista Desires
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31
Heart-Shaped Shoe Uppers
Heart-Shaped Shoe Uppers
The Manolo Blahnik Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
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30
Tribal-Influenced Footwear
Tribal-Influenced Footwear
Accessorised Accessories by Louis Vuitton
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29
Tassel-Tastic Heels
Tassel-Tastic Heels
Strappy Satin Rope Sandals by Alexander McQueen
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28
Socks With Sandals
Socks With Sandals
Gold Shoedals by Alexander McQueen
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27
Ultra-Treaded Platforms
Ultra-Treaded Platforms
Zan Sandals from L.A.M.B are Strappy Goodness
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26
Whittled Leaf Wedges
Whittled Leaf Wedges
The Alexander McQueen Sculpted Sandals are Stunningly Artistic
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25
Sweet Feminine Celebratory Shoes
Sweet Feminine Celebratory Shoes
The Christian Louboutin 20th Anniversary Capsule Collection
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24
Cork Shoe Comebacks
Cork Shoe Comebacks
Sandals That Are Nice On The Feet And Good For The Earth
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23
Opulent Inmate Footwear
Opulent Inmate Footwear
These Lanvin Metal-Cuffed Leather Sandals are Gladiator-Glamorous
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22
Mythology-Inspired Footwear
Mythology-Inspired Footwear
These Ancient Greek Sandals Will Make a Demigod Out of You
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21
Hollow Wedge Sandals
Hollow Wedge Sandals
United Nude Mobius Shoes
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20
Sentimental Sandals
Sentimental Sandals
Georgina Goodman 'Love' Shoes Express Hearfelt Emotions
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19
Gravity-Testing Cage Platforms
Gravity-Testing Cage Platforms
These Dolce and Gabbana Sandals are Embellished with Tiny Roses
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18
Futuristic Silver Pumps
Futuristic Silver Pumps
The Ruthie Davis 'Robot' Sandal is Super Hot
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17
Retro Revival Footwear
Retro Revival Footwear
The Loeffler Randall Spring 2012 Collection is Fun and Flirty
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16
Sneaker-Sandal Hybrids
Sneaker-Sandal Hybrids
'Remixed & Recut' Nike Footwear by Nancy Wu
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15
Paperclip Heels
Paperclip Heels
These Jil Sander Sandals Take Heels to New Heights
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14
Patriotic Platforms
Patriotic Platforms
These Jeffrey Campbell American Flag Sandals are All Stars & Stripes
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13
Hollow Wedge Footwear
Hollow Wedge Footwear
6 Inch Tall Wood Wedges
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12
Sky-High Snakeskin Sandals
Sky-High Snakeskin Sandals
The Nicholas Kirkwood Resort 2012 Collection is Beautifully Exotic
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11
Warrior Fashion Shoes
Warrior Fashion Shoes
10 Stunning Gladiator Sandals To Get You Excited for Spring
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10
Sparkly Flaming Pumps
Sparkly Flaming Pumps
Christian Louboutin Maralena Flame Sandal Voted the Hottest Shoes
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9
Thigh-High Gladiator Sandals
Thigh-High Gladiator Sandals
Alain Quilici ‘High' Footwear is Warrior Chic
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8
Crystallized Mesh Stilettos
Crystallized Mesh Stilettos
Watered Down Retail Versions of Viktor and Rolf S/S 2010 Shoes
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7
Sweet Summer Shoes
Sweet Summer Shoes
Fun Feminine Footwear for Warm-Weather Wandering
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6
Figurines as Sandal Heels
Figurines as Sandal Heels
Christian Dior's Goddess Shoes
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5
DIY Eco-Sandals
DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
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4
Naughty Dancer Shoes
Naughty Dancer Shoes
7" Wedges Have a Sexy Carving of a Woman and a Pole
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3
Spiked & Feathered Sandals
Spiked & Feathered Sandals
Outrageous Givenchy Shoes Scream Drama & Sass
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2
Stilettos Inspired by Snowboard Boots
Stilettos Inspired by Snowboard Boots
Balenciaga's Bizarre Sportiletto Sandals
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1
Freaky Shoes For Daring Soles
Freaky Shoes For Daring Soles
Tarantula Stilettos to Mole Slippers
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