We’ve Turned Your Fall Boot Wish List Into A Summer Sandal Shopping Guide

With the influx of suede over-the-knee boots, fur lined booties and more – it’s easy to start prematurely coveting fall shoe wear. But back in the real world, it’s 90 degrees and August, so we’ve done you a solid and rounded up the best summer shoes (that you can actually wear now) that correspond with your favorite.

What you want for fall: Over the knee suede boots

If you’re craving this Steve Madden ‘Overrpas’ Over the Knee boot ($109.95) we cannot blame you. The thigh high style is incredibly sexy and hotter than ever for this fall.

What to buy now instead: Ankle bootie sandals.

If you love over-the-knee boots, try this over-the-ankle sandal style. These Ash Women’s Selina Open-Toe Flat sandals ($154, down from $219.95) are perfect.

What you want for fall: Clog booties

These Tory Burch “Ginevra” Clog Booties ($375) are going to be huge this fall and winter – they are the perfect marriage of the clog trend and the bootie trend. Plus the gold studs are awesome.

What to buy now instead: Clog wedge sandals

Satiate your clog urge with the sandal version; these Fontana Platform Wedged Heel ($178) are totally wearable for right now.

What you want for fall: Pleated booties

The pleated leather bootie is a great, sleek fall shoe option. This Me Too ‘Labella’ Bootie ($109.95) is especially sexy; pair them with black tights or skinny jeans for work or play.

What to buy now instead: Pleated sandals

Get the pleated shoe style now by option for a sandal/pump version like this Seychelles ‘Peacock’ Pump ($94.95). The perk of this style is that you can easily transition from end of summer into fall with them.

Shoe obsessed? Check out our guides of the best booties, wedges, and thigh high boots.