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24 Summer Party Heels You Can Actually Dance In

By Kim Duong
Updated Jul 24, 2017 @ 9:00 pm
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Listen: The last thing you want to think about on a summer night out dancing is how wrecked your feet feel. Trust us, it’s a real party pooper.

But, there's good news: actually comfortable party heels exist! The trick is tofind a pair equipped with some type of reinforcement (think an ankle strap or a thick band) and a sturdy block heel that’ll keep up with you on the dance floor. But come on, you knew this already.

So, this is where we step in: We’ve rounded up 24 heeled sandals we can’t wait to dance in this summer. (And if you're looking for the perfect pair of slides, well then, we've got that too.)

From ‘90s supermodel-esque heels to sparkly mini-heeled sandals, our favorite picks are below!

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Take it back to the early 2000's in this shimmering Technicolor pair.

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JEFFREY CAMPBELL

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Channel '90s supermodeldom in this blush velvet pair and a slinky slip dress.

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NINE WEST

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Here's a pair you can repurpose for all those summer weddings.

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ZVELLE

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Go from happy hour straight into the evening with this high-sheen pair perfect for day-to-night outings.

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ADRIANNA PAPELL

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Glitz and glamor in a low-key silhouette.

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These comfy kicks are like sunshine for your feet. 

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ASH

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Velvet heels that'll carry you from summer and straight into fall.

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TOPSHOP

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Sexy but sturdy, these cute sandals have a marbled heel.

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AQUAZZURA

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A statement-making heel versatile enough to carry you from day to night.

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A baby-heeled pair rendered in goes-with-anything denim.

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The perfect pair to go with your favorite sundress.

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JEFFREY CAMPBELL

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Those jelly sandals from the early 2000's just got a majorly chic update.

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LOUIS ET CIE

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Mixed metallics + wood heel = the most versatile heel ever.

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DOLCE VITA

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Here's that outfit-making heel you've been looking for.

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A ruffled lace-up pair that's both sweet and sexy.

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Here's a pair with a major platform for some added boost.

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SAM EDELMAN

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Rock the print of the season with this wrap-around pair. We see it with a midi skirt and crop top combo.

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Pair with denim for a low-key look or a leather mini for a rock 'n' roll edge.

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ADRIANNA PAPELL

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A wedge heel with the Midas touch.

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Embrace the summer with this Mediterranean-inspired pair.

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These platforms have an early 2000's vibe we can't get enough of.

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This black and gold pair has serious go-to potential.

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A metallic slingback that looks $$$ but is actually $.

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Get you an embroidered pair that'll go with your fave denim.

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