Women prefer wearing sandals when the weather is warm. Sandals belong to a class of footwear that is displays the toes and heels, and is held to the wearer's feet by straps. Though chiefly worn for fashion reasons, sandals can also be worn to prevent fungal infection in the feet.

The most popular types of women's sandals are listed below.

• Thong sandals are those that have a strip of material where the big toe is inserted. These sandals are open on all sides.
  
  
• Beach sandals are specifically designed to be worn to the beach. These sandals have adjustable straps at the ankles.
  
  
• Slides are sandals that have no straps. Women simply need insert their dainty feet into these to make a fashion statement.
  
  
• Wedge heel sandals have high heels where the sole is joined with the heel, forming a wedge of sorts. These sandals are ideal for evening wear.