17 Weird And Wacky Sandals For Boring Summer Feet (You Know Your Feet Need Some Excitement, Too)

Tevas are no longer designated to your dad on a camping trip. These Tevas are actually on-trend, and the contrast platform makes them more visually interesting. This is the kind of bizarro sandal that could easily become a summer staple.

Teva White Orange Toepost Flatform Sandals, $81, ASOS

These futuristic gems offer the simplicity of a slide, with a print that lets people know you are also capable of being a little bit extra. Consider pairing these with a breezy white pantsuit and gently blowing the minds of your coworkers.

Double Strap Platform Sliders in Holographic Snake Print, $40, Missguided

These sandals are perfect for plenty of special occasions, including birthday parties, cocktails with your girls, or stomping through a robot graveyard.

Silver Platform Sandals, $35, H&M

Though I normally steer clear of tie dye, this sandal says less “boho hippie” and more “relaxed creative director from the year 2084.” If you can figure out how to lace them up, they’re going to look awesome with a pair of skinnies.

SixtySeven Tessa Sandals, $85, Forever 21

This is the sandal of a woman who knows what she wants, and isn't afraid to douse it in neon and jewels. Though walking in these puppies might be slightly treacherous, a sprained ankle is worth the entrance made with these on your feet.

Jeweled Heeled Sandals in Neon Yellow, $60, Missguided

I can always count on Marni to be heartbreaking in both good (aesthetics wise) and bad (financially) ways at the same time. These amazing, over-the-top, and, quite frankly, comfy looking foot loaves are incredible, and the color scheme goes with about 99 percent of my monochromatic, camel, and navy wardrobe. Now, about that $920…

Marni Geometric Print Platform Sandal, $920, Nordstrom

These lace up gladiator sandals seem to combine the minimalism of this year's sandal trend with the high-intensity laces of previous summers. I’m not sure why or how, but these actually work.

Faux Leather Lace Up Gladiator Sandals, $30, Forever 21

This is the sandal you wish existed when you were a little girl. In fact, it almost looks like something that a little girl could create with a few chunky pieces of foam and leather, and a little bedazzling. In other words, this flatform sandal is simply magnificent.

Embellished Flatform Sandals in White, $40, Missguided

A welcome departure from this season’s futuristic, chunky sandal trend, these mules are basically the epitome of everything you could ask for in a dress sandal: A stacked wooden heel, a fringed upper, and a sleek finish. The only heartbreaking thing about these weird mules is the price tag — but maybe you could find a way to rationalize it?

Whistles Black Acca Fringe Mule Heeled Sandals, $290, ASOS

This is the sandal for the ’90s grunge badass that lives inside of you, brought into the 21st century with a healthy dose of metallic faux leather. You might feel compelled to pair these with black mesh, but I could also easily imagine them with black cigarette trousers.

Monki Aika Silver Grunge Sole Heeled Sandals, $73, ASOS

I have some irrational prejudices built up against the knee high gladiator — usually, I just can’t imagine why anyone would want their legs to have so much strap. These ASOS sandals are a refreshing, bare bones take on the gladiator — and the price isn’t too hard to swallow.

ASOS FENTIMAN Leather Knee High Gladiator Sandals, $63, ASOS

There’s a lot going on here, and perhaps these sandals will be misunderstood by those who prefer a flop or thong. However, that’s not who these beauties were made for. No, these were created for the gal who believes that more is more, and well, these sandals are a whole lot more of everything… with glitter on top.

ASOS Funk Daddy One Glitter Flatforms, $63, ASOS

Even Target got on board with this season’s odd sandal trend. While the slide structure might seem relatively benign, the enormous embellishments remind me of giant candies — and who doesn’t want to wear giant candies on their feet?

Women's Sam & Libby Cami Embellished Sandals, $27, Target

I don’t generally distinguish my dancing shoes from my regular shoes, but these babies were just made for a spin out on the dance floor. The holographic finish is definitely on trend for summer, and the jeweled jangles take this sandal from “cool” to “otherworldly and absolutely crucial.”

ASOS Heartthrob Heeled Sandals, $118, ASOS

There’s no real rhyme or reason to this chunky sandal, and that’s what I like about. I like to imagine the ALDO designers sitting around and just tacking on little bits of this, little dabs of that, before finally arriving at the ultimate mega-sandal that is sure to offend and/or delight. If loving this look is wrong, then I definitely don’t want to be right.

ALDO Zorella Active Footbed Sole Flat Sandals, $77, ASOS

These Jimmy Choos wouldn’t have made the list if weren’t for the spectacular woodgrain trio in the platform. It’s proof that subtle changes can lead to a totally different look — if this same sandal was one color, it wouldn’t look nearly as fresh. Will consider saving my pennies for the next 17 years for this amazing pair of oddballs.

Jimmy Choo "Notion" Slingbacks, $695, Nordstrom