Obviously, summer is the season of sandals, and while you can never go wrong with the classic shapes—

lace-up

, T-bar, etc.—it’s fun to experiment with new silhouettes. Caged sandals have been popping up all over Instagram in what we believe is a backlash to the “barely there” sandal trend. They are a slight riff on the classic men’s fisherman sandal—a more feminine iteration rendered in straps of daintier widths. We typically see them done in leather, but the silhouette is also a favorite in jelly form.

The styling options are abundant. We’ve seen them on Instagram peeking out of a wide-leg pant or providing a little contrast for a voluminous sundress. As the temps begin to drop, opt for a classic pairing with cropped vintage denim.

Shop Our Favorites Below:

Possession

$75 at Shopmelissa

Kelsey Prestige Calf Leather Sandal

$590 at Church Footwear

Espadrillas Sandal

$790 $316 at Marni

Greek Roman Leather Sandals

$45 at Etsy

Petra

$89 at Shop Peche

Boomer

$350 at Labucq

Adrien Caged Leather Slingback Sandals

$206 at Matchesfashion

Cabersa Woven-leather Slingback Sandals

$405 at Matchesfashion

Tribute Buckled Sandals

$645 at Farfetch

Loubiclou Spike Fisherman Sandal

$895 at Nordstrom

Bits ‘N Pieces Sandal

$85 at Seychellesfootwear

Greek Leather Sandals

$80 at Etsy

Top photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@churchs

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