13 Fisherman Sandals That Are Trending and Versatile
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With warm weather finally here, you may find yourself chasing footwear that’s cool and comfortable (as likely happens every season). Recently, our spring and summer shoe-trend focus has turned toward fisherman sandals. In the past couple of years, the shoe has re-emerged on runways (see: The Row and Prada) and under the soles of celebs like Taylor Swift, Hailey Bieber, and Katie Holmes.
Rumored to date back to the Roman Empire and Ancient Egypt, the fisherman sandal is known for its thick straps that weave across the top of the foot and toes and buckle at the ankle. They’re traditionally crafted from leather that’s long-lasting and comfy, once broken in. Similar to the ballet flat and loafer, the fisherman sandal’s silhouette is timeless and versatile, effortless to style them with straight-leg jeans or cut-off denim shorts; an oversized white T-shirt, slip skirt, and cuffed socks; or a flowy summer dress.
With its rise in popularity, we’re seeing an explosion of the shoe in all manner of styles and materials—including playful jelly sandals, festival-ready platform fisherman sandals, cushioned walking sandals, slides, and classic leather sandals—from retailers and brands like Anthropologie, Dr. Martens, AGS, Melissa, J.Crew, and even Old Navy. Below, find the best fisherman sandals, as curated by Glamour editors.
Our favorite fisherman sandals, at a glance
- Best Leather: G.H. Bass Fisherman Sandal, $165
- Best Jelly: Melissa Possession Jelly Sandal, $68
- Best on Amazon: Dream Pairs Fisherman Gladiator Woven Flat Sandals, $30
- Best Flat: FP Collection Frankie Fisher Flats, $138
- Best Classic: Lucy Williams x Ancient Greek Sandals Andros Sandal, $242
($345) - Best Platform: Dr. Martens Archive Fisherman Sandals, $150
- Best Designer: Prada Monolith Fisherman Sandal, $850