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50 Sweet Summer Sandals

From Beach-Ready Flip-Flops to Sexy Poolside Pumps

— May 26, 2009 — Fashion
The weather is getting warmer, and you know what that means: Bring out the summer sandals! These selection of sweet summer kicks ranges from beach-ready flip-flops to sexy pumps that transition from tanning hour to cocktail hour with ease.

Click through the slideshow to see 50 of our favorite summer sandals, flip-flops and open-toed pumps.

Implications - Shoe lovers love unique finds that set them apart from others. This type of consumer is willing to purchase crazier, more odd-looking shoes in order to stand out. They thrive off of being complimented on their footwear and seek that satisfactory admiration when it comes to putting together the final touches of their outfits.
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Singer-Branded Shoes
Singer-Branded Shoes
Fergie Launches Hot Line of Footwear
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Sandals from Old Jeans
Sandals from Old Jeans
RecycleYourJeans
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Ankle Bags
Ankle Bags
BeBe Strappy Sandals + Purse Combo
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Vegan Sandals
Vegan Sandals
Olsen Haus 'David' Gladiator Sandals Exemplify Eco-Chic
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Luxury Ankle Coils
Luxury Ankle Coils
Rene Caovilla Snakey Sandals
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Write Love Notes in The Sand With Print Beach Shoes By Paolo Ulian
Write Love Notes in The Sand With Print Beach Shoes By Paolo Ulian
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Flip-Flop Footwear Fusion
Flip-Flop Footwear Fusion
Sanuk Pick Pocket Sidewalk Surfer Combines Sandal & Shoe
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Lattice Work Shoes
Lattice Work Shoes
The Cheerful Pattern Puts A Chic Twist on the Gladiator Sandal
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41
Sandals and Socks
Sandals and Socks
An Ode to Comfort
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40
Haute Sustainable Shoes
Haute Sustainable Shoes
Recycled Plastic 'Three Strap' Sandals by Vivienne Westwood and Melissa
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Socks for Flip Flops
Socks for Flip Flops
Olympia T-Tongs
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Heart Thong Sandals
Heart Thong Sandals
Yves Saint Laurent's LOVE-ly Footwear
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Undersized Shoes
Undersized Shoes
Maison Martin Margiela's Collectible Wedge is Unwearable
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Bandals
Bandals
Boot-Sandal Hybrids Hit the Runway for Spring/Summer 2009
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Urban Flip Flop Invasions
Urban Flip Flop Invasions
Havaianas Sandals Bombard Paris, Rome, London and Madrid
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Cobra Guards $120,000 Sandals
Cobra Guards $120,000 Sandals
Harrods Security
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Happy Footwear
Happy Footwear
Gladiator Sandals Live to Fight Another Fashion Day
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Super Slipper Sales
Super Slipper Sales
Old Navy's $1 Extravaganza Incites a Flip Flop Frenzy
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Sock Sandals
Sock Sandals
Cocobelle Bahia Elastic Sock Thongs
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Statement Footwear
Statement Footwear
Jesus Loves You Sandals
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Crystal Fishbone Sandals
Crystal Fishbone Sandals
Giuseppe Zanotti Footwear
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Masquerade Footwear
Masquerade Footwear
These Fantasy Vintage Sandals Are Perfect for a Costume Ball
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Drinks-On-The-Go
Drinks-On-The-Go
Reef Dram Sandals Double As Water Bottles
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Fit Flop Fashion
Fit Flop Fashion
Wild Gladiator Sandals
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$2 Million Dollar Sandals
$2 Million Dollar Sandals
Stuart Weitzman's Tanzanite Shoes
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Metallic Luxury Shoes
Metallic Luxury Shoes
Jimmy Choo Lance Metallic Sandal
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Jelly Gladiator Sandals
Jelly Gladiator Sandals
HoKI Shoes
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Socks With Sandals
Socks With Sandals
Gold Shoedals by Alexander McQueen
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Cork Shoe Comebacks
Cork Shoe Comebacks
Sandals That Are Nice On The Feet And Good For The Earth
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Living Shoes
Living Shoes
Grass Flip Flops for Krispy Kreme
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Hollow Wedge Sandals
Hollow Wedge Sandals
United Nude Mobius Shoes
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Convertible Sneaker Slippers
Convertible Sneaker Slippers
Nat-2 Unzip to Transform
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Sneaker-Sandal Hybrids
Sneaker-Sandal Hybrids
'Remixed & Recut' Nike Footwear by Nancy Wu
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Dopie Shoes
Dopie Shoes
Futuristic Flip-Flops
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Supermodel Sandals
Supermodel Sandals
Ipanema Gisele Bundchen Line
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14
Ancient Greek Sandal Skateboard
Ancient Greek Sandal Skateboard
Tougher than Leather
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13
Frilly Frivolous Shoes
Frilly Frivolous Shoes
Christian Louboutin Releases Drool-Worthy Dilliard Shoes
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12
Warrior Fashion Shoes
Warrior Fashion Shoes
10 Stunning Gladiator Sandals To Get You Excited for Spring
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Thigh-High Gladiator Sandals
Thigh-High Gladiator Sandals
Alain Quilici ‘High' Footwear is Warrior Chic
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Shoes Made of Old Truck Tires
Shoes Made of Old Truck Tires
Old Ho's Rubber Tire Sandals
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Slimming Fitness Sandals
Slimming Fitness Sandals
FitFlops
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Wedding Flip-Flops
Wedding Flip-Flops
Fancy White J*Flops Sandals Are Perfect For a Seaside Wedding
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Sweet Summer Shoes
Sweet Summer Shoes
Fun Feminine Footwear for Warm-Weather Wandering
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Giant Staple Heels
Giant Staple Heels
Omelle Shoes Look Like Funky Office Supplies
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5
Figurines as Sandal Heels
Figurines as Sandal Heels
Christian Dior's Goddess Shoes
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4
DIY Eco-Sandals
DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
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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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DIY Custom Flip-Flops
DIY Custom Flip-Flops
Switchflops
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