A pair of boots is an essential type of footwear that every wardrobe needs. Some may even say that it is essential to life itself, like bread and butter. But as spring and summer beckons, boots now feel like you’re wearing oven mittens on your feet. Pools of sweat and soaked socks, not cute.

The only thing that is holding us back from going all in with the open-toe shoes are the fact that our toes look like wrongly little stubs without a good pedicure. But, like buying extra fine gym clothes to coax yourself into stepping on that elliptical machine, everyone could do with a bit of motivation by way of cooling, comfortable and extra fly open-toe shoes. If you’re already getting that fifty-dollar manicure, a pedicure makes more sense as a self-care investment because it lasts so much longer.

Open-toe shoes may not always fit office dress codes, but pick the right ones (read: NOT A FLIP FLOP) and it can be the perfect choice for anything from brunch to galas. For instance, These slip-on sandals from Pedro Garcia are casual but with a touch of glam with Swarovski crystal straps that can be paired with almost everything, then there’s this party-ready pair from Jimmy Choo that will feed the need for plastic. Whichever type you may prefer, shop some of the best ones we found ahead.

Ancient Greek Sandals Desmos Cutout Leather Slides

Sarah Swarovski Crystal-Embellished Satin and Metallic Leather Sandals

Sophia Webster Andie Embellished Two-Tone Smooth and Patent-Leather Mules

Aquazzura Lotus Blossom Fringed Bow-Embellished Suede Mules

Alexander Wang Kaia Grosgrain-Trimmed Suede and PVC Slingback Sandals

Jimmy Choo Levina 65 Embellished PVC and Leather Pumps

Tibi Scott Crinkled Patent-Leather Sandals

Jacquemus Bahia Leather Mules

Loeffler Randall Elsie Knotted Suede Sandals

Neous Anthos Cutout Leather Mules

Neous Opus Suede Mules

Gabriela Hearst Ellington Croc-Leather Wedge Sandals

Miu Miu Faux Pearl-Embellished Satin Sandals

Gianvito Rossi 100 Leather Mules

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