Summer is officially here and with it is the necessity to have some great new summer sandals for everyday wear. I love these flats from Zigi NYC because they embody the sparkly fresh feel of summer. If you haven’t seen the ankle strappy and embellished look all over the city already, get ready because they will be a hot trend this season.

This updated version of the gladiator trend combines a tough look with bohemian and flirty details like beads, braided leather and chains. They are comfortable but will dress up an outfit instantly for those of us who like to add some drama into their wardrobe during the day.

How to style ankle embellished shoes

When wearing something on your feet that has so much going on, its best to keep the rest of your outfit simple. People will be looking at your feet anyway, so why distract them? Wear these sandals with leggings and a flowy long tank top or a monochrome short dress. The Jean version of the shoe will look great with faded Jean shorts and an oversized white V neck tee or flowy tank top.

About these sandals

Ever since they were seen in style magazines like Lucky and Glamour in the spring, these shoes have been selling out at the flagship Zigi store in SoHo. The Zigi Mural shoes featured here are one of the variations of this style made by the brand and are available in various colors and materials like leather and jeans.

See more styles at Nordstrom, Housershoes.com and DSW.

Full disclosure: This post was based on a free sample.