Living life heel first

Chances are you’ve got a few pairs of flat sandals in your wardrobe. They are, after all, the quintessential summer shoe (and, let’s be honest, you can’t really have too many pairs). But for those occasions when you need a little height, or your outfit could use a lift, heeled sandals are also a no-brainer. From sky-high disco platforms to practical-and-pretty pairs,

Rebecca Tay showcases five of the season’s best heeled sandals.

LIVING ON THE WEDGE

Even if you prefer block or the still-trending kitten heel, a good wedge sandal has a place in your wardrobe, thanks to things like garden parties and weddings on lawns. We love the transparent straps on this pair by Maryam Nassir Zadeh, another key SS19 trend and a worthy update to this classic shape. One of a Few, oneofafew.com | $592

DISCO DIVA

It doesn’t get any more disco than these Saint Laurent ‘Paige’ leather platforms. Indisputably one of the ‘It’ shoes of the season, they lengthen your leg by a mile; save them for big nights out or anytime you need to make a serious entrance. Holt Renfrew | $1,290

BLUE VALENTINE

For a practical heeled sandal you can wear when your to-do list is about five pages long, look to these Mimosa suede sandals. Casual but chic, they’re the ideal pair when your diary is booked from 9 to 9. Browns Shoes, brownsshoes.com | $248

THE PINK FLAMINGO

If you have a penchant for fun but sometimes-impractical footwear, you won’t be able to resist these strappy suede ‘Penny’ slides. Team them with everything from shorts to skirts to playsuits to dresses all summer. J.Crew, jcrew.com | $202

SNAKES & LADDERS

Yes, snake print is the new leopard print, which means it goes with everything from jeans and a tee to an LBD. This ‘Miadia’ lace-up pair is both sexy for evening and stylish for day; don’t be surprised if you find yourself reaching for them all season long. Aldo, aldoshoes.ca | $110