A really good sandal is the most important summer footwear decision you’ll make. We’ve worn a lot of sandals and we have very developed opinions. Strap placement matters for comfort and for how they look on the foot. Sole quality matters for how long they last and how they feel at the end of a long day. Heel height, if any, matters for versatility. We’ve pulled together the sandals that clear every bar. The ones we’d actually pack for a trip and reach for every warm day between now and October.