My Favorite Shoes I Plan on Wearing All Summer

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When the weather warms up, I pretty much live in comfortable, easy-to-wear shoes that I can slip on and go, bonus points if they’re cute, too! I’ve rounded up my favorite pairs that I plan on wearing on repeat all summer long. Whether I’m heading out to run errands, visiting with friends and family, or packing for a weekend getaway, these are the shoes I’ll be reaching for again and again. Let’s take a look, you might just find your new go-to pair!

Tania Stephens wearing Frank & Eileen blue polo dress and a white fleece blazer

Wondering what shoes will look best with your summer outfits this year? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Check out these posts for even more summer shoe inspiration.

Clear Strap Wedge Shoes

My Favorite Shoes I Plan on Wearing All Summer

Sandals

My Favorite Shoes for Summer, Sandals for Women over 50
Talbots Cork Sandals

Cork is one of my favorite materials for warm weather because it’s breathable, neutral, and has a beachy vibe that works with everything. These sandals have a tiny bit of height, and a heel and arch padding for extra comfort. Plus, they’re cute enough for shorts, dresses, or jeans.

MY FAVORITE SANDALS FOR SUMMER
IN MOTION SEAMLESS TEE (Large) | ENDLESS HIGH RISE PANT (Size 6) | NAOT Sandals with Cork Footbed and Arch Support (Size Up)

I LOVE wearing my NAOT Sandals, especially on days when I’ll be on my feet a lot. I did size up in these, and they are so comfortable. I also really like their  Victoria Slide Sandal. They were comfortable right away, and I didn’t need any time to “break them in.”

the best shoes for summer for women over 50, easy slide sandals for summer

These cute slide sandals have been my “grab and go” shoes so far! The footbed is soft and supportive, and the slide style means no fussing with buckles or straps. The raffia adds just the right amount of texture, and they’re super affordable!

My favorite flip flops for summer for women over 50
Ornament Thong Sandals (TTS)

These flip-flop sandals are comfy, eye-catching, and they look expensive! I love the bold buckle because it adds a little flair to any outfit. My original pair was from Walmart. I was so sad to see they sold out, so imagine my surprise (and excitement!) when I saw this identical pair on Amazon!

Comfortable Supportive Sandals Flip Flops for Women Over 50
Vionic Shine Flip Flop (TTS)

These Vionic Shine Flip Flops are not only cute, but they’re super comfortable. And let’s be real: when you’re sightseeing or chasing grandkids, comfort is a must. Vionic is a great brand to shop for us women over 50. Their shoes have great support, are stylish, and feel super cushy. Plus, this pair is sparkly to boot!

I’ve had Birkenstocks in rotation for years, and this pair with subtle rivet detailing adds just a little something special. They’re easy to slide on and off, offer great arch support, and honestly, they mold to your feet in the best way over time.

Flats and Loafers

Quince Italian Leather Soft Loafer (TTS)

A neutral loafer is a must-have for any wardrobe, and these beige Italian Leather Loafers are both classic and comfortable. They’ve been one of my FAVORITE shoes to wear this year! The leather is SO soft, and they’re easy to wear all day.

Quality Ballet Flats for Women that won't hurt your feet, comfortable shoes for summer for women
Italian Leather Pointed Bow Flat in Almond

You can never go wrong with a timeless leather ballet flat. Think soft, buttery leather in neutral shades like beige, blush, or camel. These are perfect for work, casual outfits, or even travel days when you need a comfortable yet polished shoe.

Preppy Classic Timeless Shoes for Women Over 50 for Summer, Best Boat Shoes
 Sperry Slim Boat Shoe

You gurls, these Sperry Slim Boat Shoes are such a great neutral option for summer! The light color goes with just about everything, and the slim profile gives them a more feminine look than your typical boat shoe. They’re lightweight and comfy, which makes them perfect for pairing with white jeans or linen pants. I also love them with shorts or even a cute preppy dress, so easy to slip on and go!

Sneakers

Sneakers for Summer for Older Women, Comfortable Supportive Shoes
Champion Leather Luxe Lace Up

The Keds Champion sneaker hits that perfect balance between casual and pulled together. They’re the kind of shoe you can slip on with shorts or a sundress, and they just work, no fuss, no second-guessing. And the best part? They won’t break the bank. It’s nice to find a pair of sneakers that look cute, feel good, and don’t cost a fortune!

How to style white jean shorts with Keds Sneakers
 Center III Canvas Lace Up Sneakers (TTS)

Sometimes, the simplest things are the best. The Keds Champion is a classic, no-frills sneaker that’s been around for over 100 years. That tells you something right there. It’s not trendy or flashy, but it works, and it works for just about everyone.

Wedges

Two Wedge Strap Sandals, Affordable Summer Shoes
The Drop Women’s Sophia Two Strap Wedge Sandals

These clear strap wedge heel sandals are both trendy and practical. The wedge heel gives you a little height without sacrificing comfort, and the clear straps make your legs look a mile long. I’ve worn these for years, and they are still my go-to shoes in the spring and summer.

My Favorite Wedges, Great Summer Shoes for Women over 50
 Clarks Leather Wedges

These Clarks Leather Wedges give you that little boost of height we all love, but without sacrificing comfort, hallelujah! The soft leather straps feel great on your feet, and the cushioned footbed means you can wear them all day without needing a backup pair. The wedge heel is just high enough to flatter your legs but still super easy to walk in. I love how they go with everything from sundresses to cropped jeans and even wide-leg linen pants. If you need a versatile summer shoe that looks good and feels good, these are it!

What are your favorite “go-to” shoes this summer? Let me know in the comments, gurls!

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98 Comments

  1. I’m on the lookout for a pair of casual nude sandals with arch support. Thanks for the suggestions. 🙂

    1. I’ll see if I can do a post on that.

  2. 😊I like the Clarks.r

  3. Mary Ann Gardner says:

    I love the chambray shirt! Where did you get that?
    Also, love the raffia slip ons!

  4. Sherry M. Verner says:

    I love your choice of summer shoes but, I can not buy them
    because , I need a narrow shoe .
    Please , offer to show shoes that offer narrow sizes , too.
    Thanks.

  5. I really like all the summer dresses. 😊

  6. Great shoe suggestions. I really like the Italian leather flats. That’s a great nail polish color you have in the picture with the flats!😊

  7. Shoes can definitely make or break an outfit. Cute shoes here!
    🙂 found it.

  8. 🙂 Like the Clarks.

  9. 🙂 Love these shoe.

  10. 😊

    Cute sandals. Love a comfy sandal in the summer.

  11. 🙂 Love a comfy and cute sandal in the summer.

  12. Jeannie W says:

    🙂Love the Birkenstocks and Clarks.

  13. Found😊! Italian leather loafer looks comfortable!

  14. 🙂 I do like the Vionic and Keds brand and have several pairs of sneakers and sandals from each.

  15. Elizabeth Tobin says:

    😊I’m wearing a lot of sandals with straps. I do enjoy the platform sandals for their height boost as well as comfort.

  16. Danette Enzminger says:

    😊 love a good flat.

  17. Deborah M says:

    😊. I love the look of the Keds. I keep meaning to order a pair every time you feature them.

  18. 😊I love the cream outfit with the black trim. I’m still wearing my sandals from last year except I did add 3 pairs of shoes. I added block heel raffia sandals, wedge sandals and flat metallic comfort sandals. I’m on the lookout for black wedge raffia sandals.

  19. 🙂 the clear strap wedge sandals look so great! Love how they disappear on your feet.

  20. 😊 Great shoes!! I like the look of the Quince loafer, but it may be a little flat for my feet.

  21. Kathy Taylor says:

    Found It I love sandals.
    😉

  22. Found it—and love your choices in the sandals!

  23. Stephanie Weeks says:

    Cute shoes. 🙂

  24. 😊 I like the Quince flats. they look so comfortable.

  25. Ruth Shave says:

    🙂
    Love the variety of heights, especially the Clarks wedges.

  26. Thanks for showing so many pretty shoes. I wear sandals and wedge shoes if they have a strap around the back of my foot for support. I will take a look at the different textures of the Keds.

  27. Love sandals!!! 🙂 found it!

  28. 😊Love those clarks wedges

  29. ☺️
    I like the Keds and the Sherry.

  30. 😊 love shoes! The Birkenstocks are cute.

  31. 😀 love all my Birkenstocks even though they aren’t cute they make my feet & knees feel better! The rivet ones are cute!

    1. I love the rivet style, and I’m not a Birkenstock lover.

  32. 🙂 Lots of nice choices. I have never been able to wear flip flops. I mostly wear sandals and tennis shoes in the summer. As for Friday the thirteenth I have a beautiful Granddaughter that was born on that day almost 12 years ago. She has been pretty lucky so far. 😊

  33. Kathy Laweryson says:

    found it!

    you must have a bazillion closets for all those shoes and clothes, Tania! I’m jealous!

    1. I just have everything scattered all over the house, plus the basement is my office, and it holds a LOT of my items.

  34. 🙂 Sandals almost always! I found a couple pair by Kelly and Kate (DSW) this summer that are quite comfy and cute.

  35. 😀. Gotta have comfortable sandals! Love those Vionic flip flops!

  36. 😊 Cute shoes! I love Keds! Your striped shirt is cute!

  37. 🙂 Shoes really can make or break an outfit. I love a good pair of sandals in the summer.

  38. Dorothy Kennedy says:

    🙂 Love the Quince Italian leather flats. Look so comfy

  39. 🙂 I’m a Vionics girl. Just had a pair delivered this morning. Now I have 6 pairs of their flip flops

  40. sharol Gault says:

    Hi! I am also a fan of the #13. My son was born on February 13 (24 years ago). The 13th has been lucky for me ever since! 😊

  41. Karen Gunter says:

    The Friday the 13th superstition is based on Judas being the 13th guest at the last supper and Jesus being crucified on Friday. (There may be some other traditions rolled into it too)
    Love the shoes! 🙂

  42. ☺️ Love so many of the sandals! I wish the Naots weren’t so expensive.

  43. 🙂
    Love Vionic shoes, and Sperry too. Great options!

  44. Kathie Driscoll says:

    I’m always looking for comfortable sandles. Thanks for sharing the clear strap wedge sandles!

  45. B Gilbert says:

    🙂 I like to soft loafer, very classy.

  46. 🙂 My go to sandals are my Clarks and my Sketchers!

  47. Leslie Daulton says:

    I just got my cork sandals in yesterday. can’t wait to wear them 😍. I live in sandals during warm weather. only time I wear closed toe shoes is when I haven’t gotten my pedicure in a while LOL. I have sandals from flats to lower heels and wedges. I can no longer wear flat sandals unless they have some support or cushion 😔 I have so many flip flop/ thong style sandals, I store them on their sides on a shoe shelf like a filing cabinet 🙈. need to weed out the ones I can no longer wear though.

  48. 😊 I like all these shoes! I was just thinking about shoes the other day and wondered what were some good ones to have for summer.

  49. 😀I just arrived in Florida I hope I packed the right shoes!

  50. Gail Medeiros says:

    😊The silver Keds are my favorites

  51. Love the choices! 😊

  52. 😊Love your denim shirt.

  53. 😃 A very nice selection of summer footwear.
    I like all the fashions that you put with them too.

  54. 😊 Found it! I like the Sophia wedge sandals, very cute.

  55. Cynthia Fisher says:

    🙂found it

    Sooo many cute shoes!!!

  56. Lisa Drobney says:

    ☺️such great options fir cute summer shoes!! Thanks for sharing your favs!

  57. sue koren says:

    🙂 Love the cork sandals!

  58. Teri O’Brien says:

    😀cute and comfortable, yes please!

  59. Sue Debotd says:

    😀 I love the wedges but too high a heel for me.

  60. 😃 Ahhh….shoes, love them all! My Birkenstocks are my go to, out the door sandals.

  61. Sonja Allen says:

    🙂 LOVE LOVE LOVE those sandals and loafers!

  62. My feet are protesting their age and the Quince leather loafer look comfortable:)

  63. 🙂 I like a good walking sandal. I’m on the hunt for a flip flop with support and some adjustability my go to for years was a Merell sandal that has been discontinued. 🙁

  64. 🙂 I like both Keds and Vionic. It is hard to get two summers out of either of these. Does anyone else have that issue or am I just hard on my shoes/sandals? Or am I expecting too much to get two years wear from them even if I have several pairs that I alternate? Thanks for all your hard work trying to keep all of us happy Tania!!

    1. I don’t have much issue with those brands, but I rotate a LOT of shoes in and out of my closet. The only issue I have is with leather shoes. That’s because I don’t lift my feet up enough when I walk and I sometimes scuff the toes.

  65. 🙂 I love all these shoes and sandals! The Quince loafers look comfy and great for most seasons.

  66. Nancy Darden says:

    : ) Have you tried Taos sandals?

  67. Patti McDonald says:

    😀 Lots of cute shoes! I like the “invisible ” ones! LOL. I tend to wear sandals/flip flops mostly.

  68. Found it 😀
    So many cute choices!👡👟👠

  69. Phyllis p says:

    🙂my favorite is Naot

  70. Carolyn (petite) says:

    Vionic Bella. I wish it had a more refined sole like the Shine, though. But I love the cute little bow on it. 🙂

  71. 🙂 I love the clear strap wedge shoe!

  72. Comfortable shoes are a must the older I get! ☺️

  73. Susan Lindsay says:

    😊 Such cute options! Love the neutrals. I am going to look for a flatter clear strap sandal.

  74. 😁I love the look of the clear strap sandals but they seem so hot and sticky to me in the summer.

  75. Charlie Watt says:

    😊. Love the Loafers. So soft looking.

  76. Jenniffer Groski says:

    Took me a few minutes to find 😁but I did. I love the Birkenstocks with the rivets but can’t find them anywhere. I got a red pair from Mia that look similar. Lots of really cute shoes!

  77. 🙂 I love them all!

  78. 🙂 I like the grab and go sandals. Also like the flowers in your first picture!

  79. 😊Great job, thanks.

  80. I am dying over your sweatshirt today!! I’m all about Tshirts and sweatshirts— I just got a yellow Tshirt in the mail yesterday and my husband said “another one” 😂

    My favorite pair of shoes you showed is the Birkenstocks Rivets— I haven’t bought any yet but they are definitely on my radar.

  81. 😀 so many cute shoes!

  82. ☺️ I love the blue and white striped blouse you are wearing with the Sophia two strap wedge sandal…could you share the link to that please!

    1. That top was from Nordstrom Rack, and it sold out before I could get it on the blog.

  83. Jan Canapp says:

    😀I love the Quince leather loafers and the Sperry boat shoes.

  84. 🙂. Tricky today Tania! Have a good weekend

  85. 😀LOVE shoes, waiting til I heal from Feb surgery to be able to wear pretty shoes again!

  86. 😊- I like the styles. I have a lot of shoes, from dressy, sandals, casual and sneakers, you name it. This Spring I did get rid of shoes.

  87. 🙂 Found it.
    Great shoe post and so many good ideas!

  88. Sara Beck says:

    Found it 🙂 They are all so cute!