It seems like we can’t get enough of the gladiator sandal this season, and here’s yet another great take on the trend. The Cocobelle City II Sandal ($98) combines studs with a whole lot of straps. The metal hardwear highlights the shoot and ads a little bit of flash to it. And the way the staps bunch together and tie around the ankle is an innovative touch. This will look great with shorts, skinny jeans and casual dresses.

Buy: $98

Just looking at these perfectly feminine shoes makes us want to go out and buy a floral dress and a huge floppy hat! The Nine West Luxious are almost too adorable for words, done in a sling back style with a twist of fabric right over the toe. They look hot in orange, but these shoes also come in black, black satin and a light blue and white floral print. Buy one or collect them all!

Buy: $93

Flip flops. They’re great for the pool, or even just out and about. Come summer time chances are most of us will have at least one pair in our wardrobe, so why not make them something special? Here are two great pairs that are fun alternatives to your basic solid color flips. If money is no object, you’ll love the Royal Plush Olive Fluer De Lis Flip Flops ($70), and you’ll definitely get your money’s worth; the sandals are embellished with rhinestones and a metal fluer de lis pendant. For something a bit less pricey, there’s the Havianas Hearts Rose ($18); the colorful heart pattern looks almost good enough to eat!

The Brazilian sandal of choice for beach and beyond, the Havaianas are quintessential summer wear of the flip flop variety. Scoop up rainbow pairs for under $30.00 to accessorize with both jeans and skirts, and enjoy. If you’re going to be wearing cushy rubber thong sandals all summer long, these are the perfect pairs for you. Available in so many styles and colors that it’s dizzying.

Buy: $23.00

This Giuseppe Zanotti Gladiator Sandals have a smooth finish and slim ties to race up your calves and look just devastating. The snake-print leather upper adds a certain something to your cute little khakis or your dark micro shorts. Paired with a cool cotton button-down, these sandals are a winner every time. Made in Italy with a 1/2″ heel.

Buy: $779.00

The Elie Tahari Sky Blue Leather Hudson Sandals are just stunning for someone who’s looking to balance all her Free People gear with hippie chic shoes. Sky blue leather has a smooth finish, which contrasts finely with all that decorative stitching at the heel. A square peep toe and leather criss-cross straps to hold your feet right in. If you’re really feeling daring, you might even try a pair of lighter jeans along with them!

Buy for $237.00.

These Marc Jacobs Collection Two-Tone Mary Janes have a unique effect in metallic cracked finish that may just push you over into the world of daring shoes forever! Patent leather trim and a rounded toe look pretty innocent, but the rest of these shoes are simply marvelous– and unusual. Leather sole with rubber heel pad. You get a 1″ heel for height and Made-in-Italy style.

Buy: for $560.00.

(Dolce Vita Bermuda Faux Snake Gladiator Sandal; $135)

Warmer weather is quickly approaching! So get ready by picking up a pair, or two, of sandals that are perfectly stylish and cool. If it’s leather and strappy, then it will probably fit the bill. Keep reading for our recommendations at prices we all can afford.

The Ash Queen Platform Sandal is the perfect trendy and striking shoe. We love the design these heels, from the thick, triangle shaped 4 1/4″ heel , to the 1″ platform, and of course the leather straps that seem to criss cross just about everywhere! Be sure to show these shoes off in a super short mini skirt; they’ll make your legs look unbelievably long.

Buy for $175

Will a mixture of leather and metal be the net hot trend? The designers behind BCBG seem to think so and all of their latest shoe creations feature this unique combo. One standout pair n particular is totally wearable Leather Sandal. It’s sort of classic meets futuristic, with a basic shape we’ve seen before but surprising mirrored details and a ton of metal rings. Innovative and cute!

Buy for $198