From Ancient Rome to the modern shoreline, Cole Haan has brought Gladiator sandals into the present day with the Deandra. Those Roman gladiators would recognize the strappy style, but I'll bet their shoes didn't have such a stylish finish. The snake embossing gives the leather a real modern flair. The gleaming silver buckles and rings bring some more contemporary personality to…

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Easy Street takes us from the shore to the city streets with these Torch slide sandals. These Torch shoes are a really good looking pair of sandals, but they're smart rather than sexy. The substantial straps may seem a bit chunky to girls used to strappier designs, but the curved stitching is very chic. Everything has a purpose here. The straps hold our feet in place better than the usu…

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Don't let all those straps scare you. This unusual pair of Teva Olowahu Sandals is surprisingly comfortable! All those straps hold your foot in place more securely than the pair we get on the average set of flip flops. That security makes the Olowahu perfect for a run along the sand or a game of beach volleyball. Comfort isn't compromised either. You don't feel trapped in these shoes t…

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Max Azria dresses up flip flops with these Sanjiv shoes from his BCBGeneration diffusion collection. The combination of silver metal and black leather is always eye-popping, conjuring up images of rebellious biker chicks and rock and roll outlaws. Square metal studs decorate the leather strip which makes it way up our feet, complementing the chunky buckle at our ankle. The ankl…

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Flirty girls can put their best foot forward on the beach wearing these Sassy Sandra sandals from Reef. They're called sandals, but with their simple straps and basic rubber sole they look much more like flip flops. Either way, they've got a lot of personality thanks to their wide, snake print straps. These are made from synthetic rather than snake or even real leather, but that man m…

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Teva has the market cornered when it comes to comfortable summer sandals. With the leather upper on these Ventura Cork 2 Rialto sandals, the footwear label creates a pair of shoes you can happily wear on the sand or the streets. While the style of these sandals isn't very innovative, it is lovely in its simplicity. The red leather straps are quite stylish, while the sole is made for com…

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O'Neill keeps things simple with this elegant pair of Bellows Thong Sandals. These shoes take their cues from casual flip flops, but with their wide straps and leather look they're much more chic. While flip flops should generally stay on the sand, I can imagine easily pairing these stylish sandals with a maxi-dress for a stroll along the boardwalk or evening barbecue with friends…

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Active women need shoes that can keep up with them. Trainers do the job when you're hitting the gym, but they don't look so good with a bikini. That’s where cute and comfortable sandals like the Huntington from DKNY come in. The styling is feminine without being fussy. Patent leather straps look stylish hugging your feet, but this glossy skin has a reputation for being hard and unfo…

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