9 trendy summer sandals for under $100 you need to have right now

Sometimes, you don’t need to revamp your entire wardrobe just to stay on trend. One or two key pieces like a statement bag or trendy pair of shoes can help you look immediately up to date.  

We’ve recently talked about our new-found love for the season’s hottest trending shoe: Cult Gaia’s vacation-themed sculptural heels. But as much as we’d like to obsess incessantly over Instagram-famous, highly-pined-after shoes as much as the next guy, some things don’t quite agree with our level of enthusiasm: the numbers on our bank account statements.

Okay, we kid.

But we do, however, have a soft spot for more affordable finds that feed our love for summer’s trending sandals while remaining easy on the wallet. Well, who doesn’t right?

Versatile, budget-friendly sandals complement Singapore’s warm weather perfectly and will team seamlessly with all your weekend outfits and hopefully, they are so comfortable, they will give you a run for your money too.

Here are our top picks of chic pairs of sandals to cop right now. Remember, it’s all in the right summer colours, the details, and the little frills such as tassels and fringing. And the best part is, these come with a pretty price tag – all under $100.

Fun up your weekend ensemble with this pair of flat-heeled sandals with a statement decorative tassel design. Featuring mustard yellow and white tassels with matching pom poms, these easy slip-ons will add a touch of whimsicality to your everyday look. Team this with a printed playsuit or a simple white button-up dress and you’re all set to take on the upbeat and sangfroid “seaside holiday” trend for the season.

$59.90, from Mango

Featuring straps with a decorative textured finish, these sandals meld sophistication and rawness into one with sleek black kitten heels (which were once considered outmoded, but are now making a huge comeback) and juxtaposing beige rattan-like straps. This makes them a great option to slip into for the office, and even for off-duty days.

$99.90, from Mango

The popularity of netted bags and woven raffia-type handbags has transpired into the form of sandals with this number: a pair of sandals featuring a knotted weave design in a trendy camel colour. Summer, carefree and playful, these sandals are failsafe options that work for all your off-duty occasions, from a casual stroll to Sunday brunch.

$49.90, from Charles and Keith

Knot details, lace up ankle straps and a statement brown bow – all these elements set the tone for a laidback, arty feel as embodied by these sandals. Contemporary and modern, these avant garde sandals will look great when teamed next to earthy, neutral tones and relaxed silhouettes.

$49.90, from Charles and Keith

We’ll always love a good pair of beige-coloured shoes —  they’re timeless, versatile and chic. These ones feature a feminine strap design composing of circles cut from leather and stitched together like a row of beads. Simple and contemporary, these sandals also play with the “thong heels” trend rocked recently by Kim Kardashian with its two-prong front strap.

$59.90, from Zara

These brown slingback sandals feature a playful tassel detail along the front in eye-catching shades of brick red, mustard yellow and seafoam green. The colourway renders this pair of sandals perfect for summer, and they’ll go well with a printed playsuit or even with a shirt tucked into a pair of denim shorts for a casual dressed-down vibe.

$69.90, from Pull&Bear

Featuring metallic straps in a bevy of complementing shades: electric blue, fuschia and gold. If you’re looking to dive into the metallics trend in a subtle way, these sandals will do the job for you with its bold and glamorous yet wearable design. They’re also festive enough for beach parties and music festivals.

$59.90, from Zara

Add a fun pop of colour to your look with these mustard yellow flat sandals with fringe detailing on the strap and laced-up ankle straps with tassels. A classic essential to complete an arsenal of summer-ready outfits, this fun and spirited pair of sandals will surely turn heads your way.

$59.90, from Pull&Bear

The bright orange (a perfect colour choice for summer, we must say) leather straps on these sandals feature open seams for a textural effect. Complemented by a sculptural low flare block heel in gold for an elegant touch, these sandals look polished and sophisticated for the office.

$75.90, from Charles and Keith