“The instep is the new erogenous zone,” says Finola Hughes, host of Style Network’s How Do I Look?. We are all eager to condemn our boots to the back of the closet for the duration of summer, but we first need to dress our feet with the most envy-worthy style of the season. So, what should your newly pedicured (and money-conscious) feet be wearing?

Bright and neon sandals are great for adding color to a basic summer top or a little black dress, says Anne Crays, vice president of merchandising and fashion forecasting for ShoeBuy.com. Have fun with this trend, and be bold in the color selections of your shoes. Leather-Look Flip Flops ($12 at Newport-News.com) are casual yet fun to mix and match with summer ensembles.

—Aly Walansky     or    Send to a friend