Summer is in full swing, which means there's a good chance that sandals are at the top of your list if you're shopping for fashion items right now. Sure, there are a handful

of other warm-weather essentials one should definitely have handy right now, but footwear is really the foundation of an outfit, and no matter how perfect the top half of your summer 'fit is, if you're stuck pairing it with boots, well, I'm not sure how much it counts.

To help you out (both this summer and next), today, I decided to poll my colleagues on the sandal brands they've been wearing for years and recommend every chance they get. This way, you'll not only have a trusty pair for this season, but you’ll likely also want to hold on to them for the next time the temperatures rise. To read about and shop all 10 of the brands that made the cut, simply keep scrolling.