The fact that chunky, stacked heels are in style is a boon, and it’s one we should all be taking advantage of this summer. The wide heel makes it easy to balance in, harder to get stuck in between the bricks of Old Town and Georgetown’s sidewalks, and generally, more comfortable. With the right pair of stacked heels you can go from working at the office to sipping Moscow Mules at your friend’s rooftop party to every single wedding on your calendar this summer.
If you’re ready to get on board with stacked heels for the summer, here’s 13 pairs that fit the bill, all $100 or less.
Lace-up heels are stylish and comfortable, and combined with the low height on these suede stunners, they’ll be so very easy to wear for hours on end. Steve Madden “Rizzaa” ankle strap sandal, $80 at Nordstrom.
Nude leather sandals that are dressy enough to wear with anything, with a sturdy heel and straps so you’ll actually want to. New look premium real leather open toe sandal, $98 at Asos.
By them in brown for the weekends, black to easily coordinate with your workwear. Factory stacked-heel sandal, $64 at J. Crew Factory.
A pop of yellow will add some summery vibes to your look. Aldo “Cantagrillo” sandal, $60 at DSW.
Multiple straps with a bit of stretch make these heeled sandals an easy choice for days of walking all over town. Franco Sarto “Montage” leather sandal, $90 at Nordstrom.
The soft blue suede and laces on these sandals will up your summer shoe game in no time. “Emalena” chunky heel sandal, $100 at Steve Madden.
A play on mules with a strap on the back to make sure you don’t loose your slip-on on the Metro escalator. “Banoy Tulia” sandal. $90 at Clarks.
The slim straps on these navy heels make it easy to dress them up or down. “Elise” caged city sandal, $80 at Sole Society.
Suede two-tone mules are perfect for days when you need to dress up, but plan on kicking off your shoes the minute you get behind your desk. “Seychelles Temples” sandal, $70 at DSW.
The low heel says you’re ready to play all day, the snakeskin pattern says you’re ready to party all night. “Tea Time” kitten heel sandals, $52 at Asos.
For when your summer look really needs a bold pop of color, you can pair these with denim or a simple sundress. “Plume Thora” woven upper stack heel sandal, $50 at Target.
These lace-ups creep all the way above the ankle, which will make help them feel extra-secure as you teeter through town. Lace-up caged chunky sandals, $34 at Charlotte Russe.
A bit of preppy stripe plays up these simple sandals, making them summer cocktail party chic. “Linny” block heel sandal, $75 at Sole Society.
Caroline Cunningham joined Washingtonian in 2014 after moving to the DC area from Cincinnati, where she interned and freelanced for Cincinnati Magazine and worked in content marketing. She currently resides in College Park.
