Whatever your first brush with jelly sandals was, itâs probably tinged with nostalgia. Maybe it was asking your parents for a pair after seeing them in the Deliaâs catalog; maybe it was noticing them on the Dude in The Big Lebowski; perhaps it was discovering that all Melissa shoes smell like bubble gum. Fashionâs in a wistful mood right nowâsee: capri leggings, the big boho revival, and bratty bagsâso of course it was only a matter of time before jelly shoes got the same treatment.
This time around, it all started (as many things do these days) with The Row. At the labelâs pre-fall 2024 runway show, models walked the runway in fishnet jelly sandals, evoking the ease of wandering around a vacation town. While the brandâs Mara flats (MSRP: $890) sold out nearly the minute they hit stores and havenât been available to buy for nearly a year, the damage was done: Jellies, one of the yearâs biggest sandal trends, are on the mood board, even if weâre only OOO mentally.
This season, high-end labels (like Chloé and Tory Burch) and high-street brands (like Sam Edelman and Steve Madden) are all getting in on the fun, meaning weâre in for a jelly-forward spring and summer. Yes, youâll find riffs on and dupes of The Row, but Glamour editors are also obsessed with the rest of this yearâs cropâitâs kind of a free-for-all, and weâre lusting after so many pairs. Mesh mules! Clear fisherman sandals! Candy-colored flip-flops! Thereâs no wrong answer when youâre buying into 2025âs most delightful shoe trend. Shop our current favorite jelly shoes below.
Glamourâs jelly sandals wish list
The best jelly sandals for 2025
Are jelly sandals comfortable to wear?
Similar to mesh ballet flats, another warm-weather shoe trend that plays with sheer materials, jelly sandals offer all-important airflow and comfort. We like that the PVC footwear is slightly more practical for everyday wear, given that the majority of pairs are waterproof, flexible, and (mostly) built to last. See? Practical footwear can also be fun.
Both Glamour commerce director Brie Schwartz and style commerce editor Jake Henry Smith own and love Melissaâs iconic Possession sandals. Schwartz swears that her glitter pair makes the most comfortable summer shoe, saying, âIâve worn them for hours with nary a blister.â Smith, meanwhile, loves his chocolate-brown pair and says âthey pair well with tailored pants and offer a shocking amount of support for long New York City journeys.â
How to style jelly sandals
Styling jellies is a breeze. Lean into the seaside vibesâa key 2025 fashion trendâwith a breezy button-down layered over a tank top; finish the look with a crochet skirt, linen pants, or boxer shorts. You can also throw on trendy seashell jewelry to match any fishnet pairs you buy. They make great officewear, too; try your picks with a blazer, bold earrings, and a midi-skirt. To elevate your day-off wardrobe, try pairing them with crew socks, a loose hoodie, and casual shorts. (We promise youâll be the coolest person in the grocery store.)