One of the top makers of espadrilles is Born. The Tropicale model has a striped design and features two inch heels and as with all footwear from Born they are built to be comfortable.

Another look that is always in for summer of course is the ever popular sandal. The basic sandal is an easy and comfortable look that goes with nearly anything in casual wear. Let's take a look at some of the dressier styles of sandals.

The Gypsy from Donald Pliner mixes the platform look with four inch plus heels and all the latest color trends such as metallic bronze and denim for a fresh new look.

Jessica Bennett's Cordillia sandals are another wedge heel style that is hot this season. Available in black, brown, and tan these sandals look particularly hot in the tan version.

From Nine West comes the Elsa, platform sling back style sandals with suede uppers in a variety of colors such as black, green, and wine.

For a casual look you can go with the ever popular thong type sandals that are popular with the surfer crowd or the super hot "crocs" which are a lightweight slip on of a rubber like material. The latter feature a construction of anti-microbial and odor resistant material and ergonomic Italian styling. As a bonus for those into boating they also float incase you drop them overboard. As far as the traditional thong sandal or flip flop, these are as popular as ever and are being worn not only on the beach but with virtually everything else from shorts to jeans when going out to dinner and a movie or a night on the town.