10 Best Jelly Sandals for Infusing '90s Nostalgia Into Your Summer Wardrobe
Don't sleep on these waterproof styles!
We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise.
It all began at The Row's pre-fall 2024 runway show when models came strutting down the runway in netted jelly slip-ons (aka the internet-famous Mara Flat), debuting a chic, updated take on every '90s kid's favorite shoe. There was also Taylor Swift wearing a pair of translucent pink JuJu Reilly jellies when she dropped the Aquamarine Green Edition of 1989 (Taylor's Version). And now that warmer months are upon us, it's clear that the '90s jelly sandal trend is officially back in full force for the second summer in a row.
Last year, gummy, bright jelly sandals were everywhere. Think the classic PVC fisherman sandal (like the tried-and-true Melissa Possession). This year, we've been seeing a new wave of jelly sandals that go beyond the '90s glittery jellies and the candy-colored styles of previous years. Influenced by the mesh flats and the woven shoe trends that have been making the rounds, designers have blessed us with lattice-cut, breathable, jelly versions of everything from mules to ballet slip-ons that let your feet breathe while still looking more elevated than, say, $2 flip-flops.
Our top picks for the best jelly sandals of 2025:
Polarizing as they may be, the best jelly sandals and shoes will give your summer shoe line-up a little oomph. Ahead, all of our favorite picks (including a pair of jelly platforms that give a similar vibe to the Prada Rubber Monolith sandals but for way less $$$).
Kicking things off with a pair of classic flat basketweave sandals, which come in a variety of translucent, matte, and glittery shades (and will only cost you just $25!). Despite that low price tag, these cuties have earned over 700 five-star reviews on Amazon for their comfort and quality—and they look just like Taylor Swift's Reilly shoes from JuJu, just saying!
- Material: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Sizes: 5-9 with half sizes
- Colors: 30+ options
What happens when you take a mule and marry it with both the woven shoe trend and the jelly sandal trend? You get these slip-on beauties that are chic, minimalistic, and surprisingly affordable. And since they're made with water-resistant PU, you can wear them literally anywhere.
- Material: PVC
- Sizes: 5-11 with half sizes
- Colors: Nine options
If you don't have $900 to drop on The Row's Mara Flat (same), these Jeffrey Campbell slip-ons are basically the next best thing. Made with gummy diamond-gridded uppers, these perforated ballet flats (which come in five colorways) keep on selling out, so make sure you snag a pair while you can!
- Material: PVC
- Sizes: 6-11 with no half sizes
- Colors: Nine options
It's giving Gucci Slide Sandal on a budget, no? Though these Sam Edelman slides don't feature the same interlocking G cut-out as the Gucci pair, they're made with the same rubbery PVC material and boast the same shiny finish, making them ideal for everything from beach days to date nights.
- Material: PVC
- Sizes: 5-12 with no half sizes
- Colors: 16 options
Nope, that price isn't a typo—these peep-toe fishnet flats really are less than $30. Available in nearly 20 color options, testers are amazed with just how comfy and breathable these budget-friendly shoes are (but just like with all jelly flats, you'll probably wanna size up with these!).
- Material: PVC
- Sizes: 5-10 with no half sizes
- Colors: 19 options
Brazilian shoe brand Melissa has been making colorful jellies in all styles for years now, and while you're probably already familiar with the company's OG fisherman-style shoe, this lug-sole platform sandal is my personal favorite. A much more affordable alternative to the Prada Monolith sandal, the Possession is chunky but walkable and made with Melissa's proprietary fruit-scented Melflex PVC.
- Material: PVC
- Sizes: 5-10 with no half sizes
- Colors: 5 options
Found: the breezy jelly flats of your dreams. Featuring a ballet flat silhouette with an open woven structure, these viral slip-ons are selling out fast, so may the odds be ever in your favor trying to score a pair. Oh, and these run a tad small, so some customers suggest going up a size for a comfier fit.
- Material: PVC
- Sizes: 6-11 with no half sizes
- Colors: 12 options
These rubber platforms look like something Lizzie McGuire would rock, and I am 100 percent okay with that. Made in Portugal from EVA material (which is a bit more lightweight and durable to PVC), these cute slides will give you two extra inches of height without any of the weight.
- Material: Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA)
- Sizes: 5.5/6-10/10.5
- Colors: 12 options
Listen, I'm not going to lie to you all: PVC material isn't the most breathable and can make your feet a tad sweaty. That's why I love these colorful fisherman-style platforms from JW Pei, which have the look and feel of jellies but are actually made with translucent TPU, a material that's softer and more flexible than PVC (as well as totally odorless, if you don't like that bubblegum-like PVC smell).
- Material: Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
- Sizes: 5-10 without half sizes
- Colors: Pink, Beige, Coffee, or Yellow
Don't think you can wear a pair of jellies to the office? Think again. Tuckernuck put a stylish twist on the classic fisherman mule with these beauts, which feature woven PVC uppers and an adjustable faux leather arch strap with a buckle closure for an elevated look.
- Material: PVC, synthetic leather
- Sizes: 6/7-9/10 with no half sizes
- Colors: Five options
Hannah is the Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from chic home decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and pictures of her office outfits that nobody asked for.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
Cosmo Editors Love These Burgundy Lipsticks
PSA: Hailey Bieber’s Fave Dry Shampoo Is Only $12
Before You Buy Hair-Growth Supplements, Read This
Where to Next? These Travel Pants Have Me Inspired
