Without winter’s salt and slush to worry about, summer is the ultimate time to experiment with the biggest shoe trends of 2014. For your shopping pleasure, our editors have rounded up the 10 best wedges for the cottage, the hottest summer sandals for the beach and the top shoes you should be wearing instead of flip-flops (fashion’s least favourite footwear). Plus, super cute flats and sneakers—the number one accessory trend of the summer. All in all? Prepare for your best summer shoe wardrobe ever.