The best thing about warmer weather, whether it’s at home or on vacation, is breaking out a whole new shoe wardrobe. Sandals are incredibly versatile, and range from athletic to stylish. Of course, the best pairs combine comfort and chicness. These Edmonton stores stock some of the sassiest sandals you’ll ever see.
This custom shoe company is known for creating ethically sourced women’s boots, in addition to shoes for both sexes, in made-to-measure sizes. They also offer several kinds of flat closed-toe sandals, including a gorgeous strappy design in several patterns. Selections include basic black and black with a brown strap, plus several limited edition patterns and colours. Each sandal consists of cowhide leather, a soft goat leather lining, a padded leather insole, a full leather sole and a silver buckle, all handcrafted in Leon, Mexico, by a team of about approximately 20 shoe artists.
As one of the hippest stores in Edmonton, Who Cares? Wear has built a reputation on caring very much about what they offer on their elegant shelves. That means you’ll only find the best footwear here, from brands you won’t find anywhere else in the city. They carry shoes from Alice + Olivia, Chinese Laundry, Anne Klein, House of Harlow, Rosegold, Kenneth Cole, Stuart Weitzman and more. If you can’t find the perfect pair of sandals to complement your outfit, ask one of their in-house stylists for a hand.
This women’s shoe store sells beautiful, high-end footwear, including some of the prettiest sandals you’ll ever try on. They carry top-of-the-line brands, including Bueno, Bussola, Dkode, Hispanitas, Gold Button, Fluvog, Un Tour en Ville and FitFlop. If you’re the kind of woman who can’t stand the idea of wearing cheap flip flops or you want sandals that double as a fashion statement, then this is where you’ll find the sandals of your dreams – the hardest part will be narrowing down your selection.
Sole Experience specializes in custom orthotics, custom-made orthopaedic footwear and shoe modifications. A trained pedorthist on staff will help you choose the best footwear for your feet. The store, located on Whyte Avenue, carries more than 600 shoe models, including a wide range of sandals. They stock brands known for comfort and style, such as Birkenstock, Ecco, FitFlop, MJUS, Munro Shoes and Taxi Shoes, meaning you can find sandals that look and feel good.
This cozy, high-end shoe store carries a collection of sandals that are Instagram-worthy, even if you only wear them at home. They stock sandals from the brand Buenos in every colour and style imaginable, several styles of Dkode sandals and a handful of sandals from Neosens in grey, brown and black. If you’re looking for sandals with a decent heel on them, the MJUS Zinco sandal in grey or the Freebird Dream in rust are both lovely choices you can find at Ego-Trip.
This high-fashion shoe shop sells everything from comfortable Birkenstocks (in every colour of the rainbow!) and athletic sandals to gladiator and wedge sandals. They stock a host of great shoe brands, including Alexander Wang, Band of Outsiders, Clarks, Dr. Martens, Isabel Marant, Michael by Michael Kors and more. Whether you’re seeking a sandal built for comfort or pure style, you’ll find a ton of choices in a variety of materials on their well-stocked shelves.
Located on Jasper Avenue, this shoe store used to be known as Wener Shoes, until the owners moved down the block into a new space and changed their name. The same couple still runs it, meaning you’ll still benefit from their decades of experience selling shoes. They stock sandals from a variety of brands, including Fly London, Bussola, MJUS, Bedstu, Dkode and Bueno. You’ll find everything from gladiator sandals to wedges and platforms here, in a range of fashion-forward colours.
Located underground in the High Street complex, Red Ribbon offers a quirky selection of clothes, shoes and accessories that you won’t find anywhere else. They carry several kinds of women’s sandals, including Breckelle’s Flat Sandal in leopard and grapefruit and Solillas sandals in Ashram coral/white, Nero black, Cuero tan and leopard print. The store also stocks several varieties of sandals from Free People, including Sunever sandal in brown, Mont Blanc in black and Footbed Collins in black.
The Kunitz family has been in the shoe business since 1981, when they opened their first store. Now, with two locations and a second generation of Kunitz’s helping out, the family’s expertise is paying off. Located in the Yellowbird Shopping Centre, this location caters to both children and adults. They sell sandals from a variety of well-known brands, such as Clarks Artisan, Birkenstock, Ecco, Taos Footwear and Miz Mooz. Some of the designers the store recently began stocking include FitFlop, Salt & Sugar, Vionic and Brako.