There were a handful of sandal trends that dominated our feeds last spring and summer, from tricky toe straps to the bedazzled heels we saw grace the feet of just about every fashion girl. As we approach open-toe season once again, there’s another cool-girl style to keep on your radar, one that’s been trending for the last couple of years and showing no signs of slowing down: chunky sole sandals. These lean more into the “ugly” footwear category and are arguably more comfortable than their stiletto-heeled counterparts—something that anyone who isn’t particularly a fan of a towering heel (AKA me) can appreciate. Sandal season may seem like a distant dream for some of us—it’s currently snowing outside of my NYC apartment as I type this—but the fact is, spring will be here again before we know it. I like to get my seasonal shopping done ahead of time, so I went ahead and rounded up the 24 chunky sole sandals that are guaranteed to sell out by March. Keep scrolling to shop my picks before it’s too late.
These were made for stomping.
Add some serious height with these chunky white platforms.
Yup, I’ve already been saving up for these.
You can’t go wrong with leopard print.
These chunky yet understated slides are perfect for every day.
The speckled sole is a nice touch.
The ultimate statement sandal.
These are so ’90s.
These ruched straps are cute and super comfortable.
One word: obsessed.
I’m loving the hardware on this pair.
Baby pink adds a little sweetness to an otherwise sporty shoe.
Not your average gladiator sandal.
I’d like these rubber Guccis in every color, please.
The dainty straps on this pair perfectly complement the chunky sole.
This green, though!
I’m loving the straps on these.
These Proenzas are so chic.
Here’s another great ’90s-inspired pair.
A chunky flatform sole makes for a great statement shoe.
Dr. Martens may be known for their iconic boots, but don’t sleep on their chunky sandals.
For a more understated chunky sole, opt for these Staud slides.
I’ll be pairing this affordable pick with all of my spring sundresses.
