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In Praise of Summer Suede Sandals, Every Celeb’s Summer 2016 Style Secret

Anyone who says suede shoes are solely a fall and winter staple shouldn’t be trusted, at least when it comes to wardrobe advice. Summer suede is in full force this season, at least when it comes to accessories, and we’re here to tell you not to be afraid. The sound might be initially off-putting, but remember, you wear leather sandals all summer long–suede isn’t going to overheat you any more than that will.

In fact, the textured material gives a very luxe and bohemian finish that correlates easily with many summer wardrobes. I especially love suede sandals because the material takes color so well, which makes the sandals especially vivid. If you want some examples of how to wear them, look no further than Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Chrissy Teigen.

Summer always seems to go by in the blink of an eye, but because of suede’s traditional associations with cooler weather, these sandals will help ease the transition to fall! Check out our favorites below.

Jimmy Choo Kora Suede Ankle-Wrap Sandals
$795 via Bergdorf Goodman

Jimmy Choo Kora Suede Ankle-Wrap 85mm Sandal

Miu Miu Black Suede Sandals
$690 via SSENSE

Miu Miu Black Suede Sandals

Alexandre Birman Clarita Suede and Genuine Python Ankle Tie Sandal
$695 via Nordstrom

Alexandre Birman Clarita Suede and Genuine Python Ankle Tie Sandal

Mansur Gavriel Suede Two-Band Flat Slide Sandal
$395 via Bergdorf Goodman

Mansur Gavriel Suede Two-Band Flat Slide Sandal

Aquazzura Austin Lace-Up Suede Sandals
$695 via Net-a-Porter

Aquazzura Austin Lace-Up Suede Sandals

Prada Rivet-Studded Caged Sandal
$890 via Neiman Marcus

Prada Rivet-Studded Caged Sandal

Alexander Wang Green Abby Sandals
$450 via SSENSE

Alexander Wang  Green Abby Sandals

Christian Louboutin Guinievre Caged Suede Sandal
$1,095 via Neiman Marcus

Christian Louboutin Guinievre Caged Suede Red Sole Sandal

Stuart Weitzman The NudistSong Sandal
$398 via Stuart Weitzman

Stuart Weitzman The NudistSong Sandal

Paul Andrew Xiamen Suede Ankle-Wrap Sandal
$795 via Bergdorf Goodman

Paul Andrew Xiamen Suede Ankle-Wrap Sandal

Sophia Webster Black Pom Pom Yasmina Heels
$1,150 via SSENSE

Sophia Webster  Black Pom Pom Yasmina Heels

Alaïa Studded Suede Sandals
$1,430 via Net-a-Porter

Alaia Studded Suede Sandals

Loeffler Randall Galia Studded Suede Block-Heel Sandal
$395 via Bergdorf Goodman

Loeffler Randall Galia Studded Suede Block-Heel Sandal

Manolo Blahnik Nea Slingback Sandal
$745 via Nordstrom

Manolo Blahnik Nea Slingback Sandal

Gianvito Rossi Portofino Suede Ankle-Strap Sandal
$745 via Bergdorf Goodman

Gianvito Rossi Portofino Suede Ankle-Strap Sandal

Joie Ferris Fringe Suede Sandal
$270 via Neiman Marcus

Joie Ferris Fringe Suede Sandal

Tom Ford Suede Ankle Lock Sandal
$890 via Bergdorf Goodman

TOM FORD Suede 85mm Ankle Lock Sandal

Gucci Suede Studded Sandal
$860 via Gucci

Gucci Suede Studded Sandal

Tory Burch Gemini Link Ankle-Strap Sandal
$275 via Tory Burch

Tory Burch Gemini Link Ankle-Strap Sandal

Stuart Weitzman The Myex Sandal
$455 via Stuart Weitzman

Stuart Weitzman The Myex Sandal

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