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The summer of non-sandals: Cute shoes that wont expose your toes

With summer comes talk of the beach, pedicures, flip-flops and about a billion other ways to show your toes to the world. But not all of us gals want that kind of publicity for our little piggies. Or maybe you have a summer gig where you can’t stand around in flip-flops. No fear. We’ve found some shoes that are just as summery and fun as sandals without giving your toes a chance to walk down the red carpet. Check these out!

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Crochet cuties

These shoes are a mix between flats and sneakers, giving you a huge variety of outfits to rock them with. Slip them on for a fun day shopping or dress them up with a bright sundress for dinner with the fam.

Teacup Crochet Sneakers, $45, keds.com
Sleek stripes

This pair of flats has a little bit of spunk with the added point to the toes and open sides. They’re great for a night out or even rock them with jeans on a colder summer evening. The stripes will add some texture to your outfit and let you pair them with more casual and plain pieces.

Sleek Striped Flats, $20, forever21.com
Major mocs

Show off your hippie side with these cute moccasins. They’ll be comfy to pull on if you’re walking all day and give your toes major coverage. The soft suede gives you a unique look and the neutral shade will match any outfit, from jeans to dresses.

Feather Kilty Moc, $49, zappos.com
Canvas classics

We all know TOMS are pretty popular nowadays, but not everyone knows how awesome they are in the summer. They’re lightweight, comfy and definitely will fit you perfectly. This pool green shade will be stunning in the upcoming sunny months.

Pool Green Canvas Classics, $49, toms.com
Cute cutouts

While these flats might give your toes a little breathing room, they will still be tucked in safely behind closed doors. Available in black, ivory or tan, these flats are super flexible when being paired with outfits. Cute for daytime, nighttime, fancy or not, slip into these and your feet will look totally cute for any occasion.

Must-have Cutout Flats, $23, forever21.com