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Are your feet fretting, feeling closed it? Can they sense that warm weather has arrived and they’re longing to feel a soft summer breeze? If so, free your toes! It’s sandal season! Fresh air and sunshine make for happy feet! At Whole Earth you’ll find many styles to choose from. Are you looking for stylish summer sandals? Are you on a quest for a summer classic? Or perhaps you want all-purpose sandals that are equally at home on dry land or in the water? Here are a few of our favorites!

If you love flips but are looking for something with a bit more style and a more substantial sole, take a look at the Women’s Ohana from OluKai. The summer-colored straps are water resistant and are anchored by a soft nylon toe post. The Ohana has a midsole made of a comfortable molded EVA foam and a non-marking rubber outsole with razor siped edges for better traction on wet surfaces. With the Ohana, you can maintain style and be ready for any changes in the weather.

The Josef Seibel Women’s Clea 01 is a cute casual platform sandal that can be dressed up or down as the occasion demands. It’s lightweight thanks to the triple layered cork midsole and a white PU outsole. The Clea 01 has a comfortable brushed leather insole with a lightly cushioned heel. The strap has a hook and loop closure with a buckle detail. If you’re going to be spending a lot of time on your feet, this stylish open-toed, platform sandal may be your go-to this summer.

The Dansko Women’s Reece sandal combines eye-catching style and the comfort you expect from Dansko. The sophisticated design wraps around the toe and around the ankle with a slingback strap that’s easily adjustable with a hook and loop closure. If you’ve had trouble keeping some sandals on your feet when walking, the combination of the toe loop, strap and the leather upper helps to keep feet securely in the sandal. The Reece is lightweight with an EVA and cork midsole and a durable rubber outsole.

Looking for a classic sandal? The Birkenstock Arizona was introduced in 1973 and its popularity continues to grow. You may be surprised at the variety of Arizonas that are available. The uppers can be made of suede, oiled leather or Birko-flor, a synthetic leather, with either the regular firm or the cushier soft footbed. Birkenstock also makes an Arizona Essential EVA sandal that’s colorful, waterproof and washable. And at Whole Earth, you’ll find Birkenstock Arizonas for men, women and kids!

Another classic for Summer is the Teva Original Universal Sandals. These sandals were born from the frustration of rafters who were losing flips to river currents. In 1984, Tevas were introduced to the world for people who wanted sandals that were trail and water worthy. Tevas have sturdy rubber outsoles, EVA foam footbeds and hook and loop strapping that can be adjusted at three points to accommodate the shape of your foot. And even though they were designed for outdoor adventure, they enjoy everyday life in the city as well!

These are just a few of our summer sandals. Visit our in-store or online for a wide selection of sandals for all ages and for all sorts of occasions.