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17 Shops to Buy Sandals and Summer Shoes in Philly

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Between the parade of cute sandals to the regular pampering from pedicures, summer is like the holiday season for feet. But they kind of deserve to be spoiled, don't they? Keep up the momentum with a new pair of summer sandals from any of these 17 Philly-area shoe shops.


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Bare Feet Shoes

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Navigate the labyrinth that is this South Street store for trendy sandals at rock bottom prices.
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425 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-1532
(215) 922-0488
(215) 922-0488

Benjamin Lovell Shoes

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Want to get in on the Birkentock trend? This Philly-based mini chain, which specializes in comfort footwear, is a good place to start.
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119 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 564-4655
(215) 564-4655

Bus Stop Boutique

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Bus Stop stocks quality sandals you won't find elsewhere in the city, which is part of the reason why this popular Fabric Row footwear boutique was named the best shoe store in the entire country.
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727 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-2357
(215) 627-2357

Boyds

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Designer labels are the draw of this multi-level department store on Chestnut Street. The women's first floor shoe salon is where you can try on sandals by Studio Pollini, Jimmy Choo, and Charlotte Olympia.
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1818 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 564-9000
(215) 564-9000

Call It Spring

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House within The Gallery at Market East, Call It Spring is Aldo's younger, more affordable sibling brand.
[Image credit: Call It Spring]
Market Street & North 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 625-9854
(215) 625-9854

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

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This discount shoe warehouse carries footwear for the whole family, with many sandals under the $40 mark.
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640 W Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 265-5961
(610) 265-5961

Gap

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Already-affordable prices combined with online coupon codes put Gap's sandals on our map. Also try the Gap Outlet store over on Chestnut.
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1510 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 732-3391
(215) 732-3391

Head Start Shoes

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Expect sandals from hard-to-find European makers at this corner Rittenhouse Square boutique. Such rarity comes with a high price tag, however.
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126 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 567-3247
(215) 567-3247

Last Call by Neiman Marcus

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Want a pair of designer sandals at a fraction of their original price? Head to the Franklin Mills Mall to shop Neiman Marcus' discount store, Last Call.
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1634 Franklin Mills Cir, Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-5900
(215) 637-5900

Lost + Found

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Head toward the back of this Old City mainstay for affordable sandals from the likes of Seychelles, Poetic License, and OTBT.
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133 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 928-1311
(215) 928-1311

Nordstrom Rack

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Nordstrom's off-price store, Nordstrom Rack, is home to past-season Nordstrom merch at serious discounts. The department store will open a Center City store this fall.
[Image credit: Third Street Habit]
310 Goddard Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-8717
(610) 205-8717

South Moon Under

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Expect beach-ready men's and women's shoes from Reef, Rainbow, Steve Madden, and Dolce Vita.
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1731 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-2298
(215) 563-2298

Steve Madden

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From dainty to daring, the majority of Steve Madden's trendy sandals cost less than $100.
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1723 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 854-9401
(215) 854-9401

Target

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Always affordable, sandals at Target count on designer collabs to deliver the latest trends.
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1 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 463-7311
(215) 463-7311

Third Street Habit

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Women whose style skews boho-chic can shop Third Street Habit for sandals from the likes of Dolce Vita, Ancient Greek Sandals, Akis, and Isabel Marant.
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153 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-5455
(215) 925-5455

Vagabond

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This hip Old City boutique is home to sandals by Lolo Sabbia, Kelsi Dagger, and Charlotte Stone, to name a few.
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37 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 671-0737
(267) 671-0737

Vivi G. Shoes

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This indie shoe boutique caters to Main Line ladies with designer names, but you don't have to choose between shoes and rent to shop here. Quality sandals by Stuart Weitzman, Kate Spade, and Vivi G.'s own house label will dress your feet for summertime cocktail parties.
[Image credit: Vivi G. Shoes/Facebook]
503 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-6732
(610) 688-6732
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Bare Feet Shoes

425 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-1532
Navigate the labyrinth that is this South Street store for trendy sandals at rock bottom prices.
[Bare Feet Shoes]
425 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-1532
(215) 922-0488
(215) 922-0488

Benjamin Lovell Shoes

119 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Want to get in on the Birkentock trend? This Philly-based mini chain, which specializes in comfort footwear, is a good place to start.
[Image credit: Benjamin Lovell Shoes]
119 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 564-4655
(215) 564-4655

Bus Stop Boutique

727 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Bus Stop stocks quality sandals you won't find elsewhere in the city, which is part of the reason why this popular Fabric Row footwear boutique was named the best shoe store in the entire country.
[Image credit: Bus Stop]
727 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-2357
(215) 627-2357

Boyds

1818 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Designer labels are the draw of this multi-level department store on Chestnut Street. The women's first floor shoe salon is where you can try on sandals by Studio Pollini, Jimmy Choo, and Charlotte Olympia.
[Image credit: Boyds]
1818 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 564-9000
(215) 564-9000

Call It Spring

Market Street & North 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
House within The Gallery at Market East, Call It Spring is Aldo's younger, more affordable sibling brand.
[Image credit: Call It Spring]
Market Street & North 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 625-9854
(215) 625-9854

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

640 W Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406
This discount shoe warehouse carries footwear for the whole family, with many sandals under the $40 mark.
[Image credit: DSW]
640 W Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 265-5961
(610) 265-5961

Gap

1510 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Already-affordable prices combined with online coupon codes put Gap's sandals on our map. Also try the Gap Outlet store over on Chestnut.
[Image credit: Gap]
1510 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 732-3391
(215) 732-3391

Head Start Shoes

126 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Expect sandals from hard-to-find European makers at this corner Rittenhouse Square boutique. Such rarity comes with a high price tag, however.
[Image credit: Head Start Shoes]
126 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 567-3247
(215) 567-3247

Last Call by Neiman Marcus

1634 Franklin Mills Cir, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Want a pair of designer sandals at a fraction of their original price? Head to the Franklin Mills Mall to shop Neiman Marcus' discount store, Last Call.
[Image credit: Last Call]
1634 Franklin Mills Cir, Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-5900
(215) 637-5900

Lost + Found

133 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Head toward the back of this Old City mainstay for affordable sandals from the likes of Seychelles, Poetic License, and OTBT.
[Image credit: Lost + Found]
133 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 928-1311
(215) 928-1311

Nordstrom Rack

310 Goddard Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Nordstrom's off-price store, Nordstrom Rack, is home to past-season Nordstrom merch at serious discounts. The department store will open a Center City store this fall.
[Image credit: Third Street Habit]
310 Goddard Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-8717
(610) 205-8717

South Moon Under

1731 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Expect beach-ready men's and women's shoes from Reef, Rainbow, Steve Madden, and Dolce Vita.
[Image credit: South Moon Under]
1731 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-2298
(215) 563-2298

Steve Madden

1723 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From dainty to daring, the majority of Steve Madden's trendy sandals cost less than $100.
[Image credit: Steve Madden]
1723 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 854-9401
(215) 854-9401

Target

1 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Always affordable, sandals at Target count on designer collabs to deliver the latest trends.
[Image credit: Target]
1 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 463-7311
(215) 463-7311

Third Street Habit

153 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Women whose style skews boho-chic can shop Third Street Habit for sandals from the likes of Dolce Vita, Ancient Greek Sandals, Akis, and Isabel Marant.
[Image credit: Third Street Habit]
153 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-5455
(215) 925-5455

Vagabond

37 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
This hip Old City boutique is home to sandals by Lolo Sabbia, Kelsi Dagger, and Charlotte Stone, to name a few.
[Image credit: Vagabond]
37 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 671-0737
(267) 671-0737

Vivi G. Shoes

503 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
This indie shoe boutique caters to Main Line ladies with designer names, but you don't have to choose between shoes and rent to shop here. Quality sandals by Stuart Weitzman, Kate Spade, and Vivi G.'s own house label will dress your feet for summertime cocktail parties.
[Image credit: Vivi G. Shoes/Facebook]
503 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-6732
(610) 688-6732