48 affordable shoes that are perfect for spring and summer

Evan Suede Tassel Loafers, $166, Ann Taylor.

Topshop Saffron Embroidered Slippers, $50, Hudson’s Bay.

Topshop Karpenter2 Patent Leather Loafers, $90, Hudson’s Bay.

Patent loafers, $60, Mango.

Sole Society Winslow Flat, $125, Nordstrom.

Sam Edelman Loraine Loafers, $175, Capezio.

Flat Shoes With Cutwork Detail, $36, Zara.

Asos Movement Leather Loafers, $70, ASOS.

Animal Print Slippers, $145, Massimo Dutti.

Pointy Toe Loafer, $50, Le Chateau.

Kenneth Cole Reaction Metallic Ballet Flats, $54, Hudson’s Bay.

Omlit, $130, Nine West.

Gemma cap-toe flats, $150, J.Crew.

Claya Leopard Print Haircalf Flats, $166, Ann Taylor.

Metallic Scalloped Ballet Flats, $84, Loft.

Decorative Buckles Leather Ballerina, $80, Mango.

Bow Flat, $19, Joe Fresh.

Ballerina Flat, $40, Le Chateau.

Fabric Cinch Ballet Flats, $65, Gap.

Sam Edelman Felicia Striped Flats, $135, Shopbop.

Suede Lace-up d’Orsay Flats, $65, Gap.

Soludos Women’s Classic Sandal Espadrille Sandal, $72, Amazon.

Thorsell Flats, $50, Call It Spring.

Madewell Arielle d’Orsay Flats, $132, Shopbop.

Gingham Ankle-wrap Flats, $175, J.Crew.

Eyelet Lace-up Espadrilles, $55, Gap.

Barella Flats, $80, Aldo.

Lace-up Satin Espadrilles, $50, Mango.

Alice Lace-up Flat, $100, Nine West.

Ballerina Flat Shoe, $120, RW&Co.

Ted Baker London Tancey Slip-On Sneakers, $175, Hudson’s Bay.

Soludos Jason Polan Espadrille Sandal, $104, Nordstrom.

Dr Scholls Original Collection ‘Scout’ Slip On Sneaker, $150, Nordstrom.

Lacoste Gazon Slip-on Sneaker in Gold, $80, Footlocker.

Kyle Embossed-Leather Slip-on Sneakers, $158, Michael Kors.

Knot-detail Trainers, $40, H&M.

Glamour Pearl Slip-on Shoes, $120, Steve Madden.

Farilyn Python-Embossed Slip-ons, $89, Guess.

Etched Silver Slip Ons, $29, Joe Fresh.

Movie Leather Mule Loafers, $70, ASOS.

Black Satin Slip-ons, $30, H&M.

Leather Mules with Frill, $50, Zara.

Kandi Mule Loafers, $110, Steve Madden.

Slip-on Shahan mule, $90, Aldo.

Logan Espadrille Slide, $99, Nordstrom.

Alibelle, $120, Nine West.

Vincenza Raffia Tassel Slides, $170, Anthropologie.

New Look Floral Embroidered Loafer Mule, $58, Asos.

The time has come to show off your ankles. Going sockless feels good and makes your legs look longer — it also slims your overall silhouette. From loafers and slip-ons to ballet flats and so-hot-right-now mules, we’ve got a warm-weather shoe for everyone. Go ahead — we dare you to pick just one!
– Kate Gertner, Chatelaine