At long last, it’s finally show-off-your-toes season in Boston. But despite all the waiting for it, if you’re anything like me, you’re still not prepared: every year, the warm weather creeps up on me like a villain in a bad horror flick. This year, determined to get ahead of the game, I did my research early, scouring the city for the best flip-flop and sandal options. The ultimate summer sandal can be dressed up or down and carried in your handbag or evening clutch for a presto changeo into comfortable bliss.
Clockwise from top: Khussa Mahal beaded leather sandals, $75 at Stil (170 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.859.7845); Mystique motherofpearl sandals, $115 at Leokadia (667 Tremont Street, Boston, 617.247.7463); Diane von Furstenberg gold sandals, $265 at Intermix (186 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.236.5172); Daniblack bluesuede sandals, $135 at Leokadia.