Give Your Sandals Some Much-Needed Rest by Sporting These Summer Loafers Instead

June 17, 2021

Summer is generally thought of as sandal season. That’s because after months of wearing boots and sneakers, we all want to give our feet a chance to breathe. But sandals don’t have exclusive rights to the warm weather months. This season, we’re advocating investing in summer loafers.

What makes a loafer summer-appropriate? Well, it comes down to fabric and/or color. Look for loafers made of linen, raffia or breathable leather. Brights and pastels are the primary hues of the season. Airy accents like cut-outs and perforations help make your feet feel comfortable after a long day of running errands. Then there are the backless versions to help cool your heels.

On the styling front, you can rock them with cutoffs, minidresses and jumpsuits. The key is to get creative. Try slipping on a pair with your fave swimsuit. Or style with bike shorts and a tie-front top.

See below for the best summer loafers.

Summer Loafers 2021 Update

Summer Loafers 2021 Update #1

Tod’s City Gommino Driving Shoes in Nubuck - Light Blue, $545 at Tod’s
Summer Loafers 2021 Update #2

Zara Buckled Leather Loafers, $69.90 at Zara
Summer Loafers 2021 Update #3

Gianvito Rossi Perforated Leather Flat Loafers in White, $618 at Neiman Marcus
Summer Loafers 2021 Update #4

Tory Burch Jessa Pointy-Toe Loafer in Butter Yellow/Butter Yellow, $348 at Tory Burch
Summer Loafers 2021 Update #5

Nicholas Kirkwood 18mm Beya Loafers, $540 at Farfetch
Summer Loafers 2021 Update #6

HEREU Roqueta Smooth-Leather Slingback Loafers, $430 at Matches Fashion
Summer Loafers 2021 Update #7

Gucci 10mm New Jordan Printed Loafers, $830 at Luisa Via Roma
Summer Loafers 2021 Update #8

By Far Nick Loafers, $386.40 at Shopbop
Summer Loafers 2021 Update #9

Loeffler Randall Keaton Honey Woven Loafer, $325 at Loeffler Randall
Summer Loafers 2021 Update #10

Thom Browne White Diagonal Stripe Penny Loafers, $790 at SSENSE
Summer Loafers 2021 Update #11

Santoni Woven Detail Loafers, $594 at Farfetch
Summer Loafers 2021 Update #12

COS Leather Loafers in White, $190 at COS

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.