I appreciate classic footwear, from the boat shoe trend to the best white sneakers. I find that these tried-and-true kicks have stuck around because they’re a) comfortable, b) durable and c) look cute in a number of hook-ups. But there’s one classic-but-forgotten style that’s only recently burbled up to take pole position as 2025’s top summer shoe trend, and I’ve been wearing it 24-7 already: The Fisherman Sandal.
We’re talking about a sandal that’s not too bare, since it encloses the front of the foot in woven leather. (In closed-toe fisherman sandals, no one can hear your overdue pedicure scream.) And I love that they come in both flat and lug sole styles, so you can choose just how close to the pavement is comfy for you. (There are even some hotsy chunky-heel versions out there.) And be still my accessory-loving heart, you can pair these sandals with socks! Overall, I like that these sandals make me feel like I’m an Italian fishing village lady or Roman shop girl riding her Vespa to work—even though in reality I’m just hoofing it to the office or hitting my suburban farmer’s market.
