Summer is right around the corner and for many women this means it is time to start wearing sandals. There is something so wonderful about wearing open toed sandals. Perhaps it is the feeling of freedom that your feet get, or maybe it is simply the association with summer vacations that you start to feel. Whatever the reasons, summer sandal season is one of the most popular times to buy sandals.

However, before you head out and buy the first pair of sandal that strikes your fancy, you are going to want to ensure that you choose the right pair for you. Sandals need to conform to your foot. You do not want them digging in to a part of your foot or giving you blisters and you also do not want them to look unflattering on your feet.

Fit is the most important aspect of any shoe purchase, especially summer sandals. The truth is that in the hot summer sun your feet may start to swell and expand. To accommodate this, you want to go sandal shopping in the afternoon after your feet have had the opportunity to swell a bit. You want the sandal to fit snugly against your foot, but you want to ensure that there is no rubbing or chafing caused by the sandal.

Additionally, you want to take note of the arch support of the shoe. Generally sandals are flat, which may be in style, but may not feel very good on your foot after a long day. Instead, ensure that the sandals you are looking at have some cushion and support to them.

One of the best things about summer sandals is that they are generally very easy to slip on and off. Take this into account as you are shopping. How important is it to you to have a slip on sandal versus one with a buckle? There is not a right or wrong answer to this, but you should trust your instincts and needs.

Summer style is also important in your sandal selection. Generally you want to have some great neutral colored sandals like brown and black, but you may also want to choose some fun metallic shades. Generally metallic sandals can coordinate with just about any outfit and will give it a bit of flair. Metallic sandals can even be worn for evening wear.

Embellishments may also be important to you. Generally sandals are made of simple leather, but they can also be embellished with flowers, stones, sequins, and rhinestones. Usually this gives a sandal a more polished and fancy look, so you will want to think about how dressy you want your summer sandals to be. Typically you should have at least one pair of dress sandals on hand to pair with your favorite sun dress for a dinner out.

Of all of the factors that you need to consider in your shopping process, comfort is really key. If you do not love the feel of your sandals, then you will not wear them, no matter how pretty they are. Instead pair fashion with function and find a great pair of sandals that fit you great and look even better.