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While sandal season has a reputation for causing blisters, you can be assured that this year’s top summer shoe trends will be kinder to your feet. Confirmed by the three stylists and fashion experts we consulted, heels are staying low and toes have room to breathe — and we couldn’t be happier.

“The headline for this summer’s shoe trends is cool comfort,” says Allison Berlin, stylist and founder of Style Made Simple. “We see this most prominently with the sweeping return of flats, kitten heels and comfort-driven sandals that?retain their?edge.?Notice stilettos are on no one’s radar.”

Ahead, we take a look at the top styles to shop from these trends and more as the stylists share their favorites.

Chunky sandals

Since comfort is king this summer, this translates to chunky sandal styles that you can actually walk all day in. “Look for lug soles (or platforms),?fisherman details and even classic Birkenstock slides,” Berlin says.

Textural flats

“The flats of the summer are all about the unexpected fabrications that make this classic staple on demand,” Berlin says. “Nail this?look by wearing styles that are made of mesh, crochet and laser-cut materials.”

Kitten heels

“Kitten heels were ushered in by the Y2K movement that has been trending fashion-wide,” Berlin says. “Worn with just about everything from pants to skirts and dresses, this is the ultimate day-to-evening shoe?for the summer.”

Mary Janes

Mary Jane shoes are all grown up and now one of the top shoe trends of the year. Stylist?Jordanna Sharp says they’re great for pairing with shorts, skirts and flowy summer dresses. “If you are typically more feminine in your style, they are a great way to make your outfit feel edgier, adding that cool-girl vibe,” Sharp says.

Thong sandals

Thong sandals are no longer just for slapping the pavement on the way to the pool. Now, flip-flops are getting upgraded with kitten heels, platform soles and luxe materials, so you can wear them out without feeling dressed down. According to Sharp, the simple silhouette “feels timeless and easy to style with almost anything.”

Silver shoes

“Silver is so fresh and fun for summer,” says fashion?and jewelry designer?Carla Rockmore. The metallic shine gives a dressed-up feel to a number of silhouettes this season, from cute sandals to practical flats.