Tons of brands offer sales for the Fourth of July, so you’re in luck if you need some new shoes for summer. Thanks to Prime Day, I’ve been vetting discounts on shoes for weeks. Now that it’s July, I’ve found some lingering shoe deals on Amazon and major savings on shoe brands’ retailer sites. Whether you want to stock up on sneakers for outdoor walks, sandals for the beach, flats to wear with sundresses, or heels for an upcoming wedding, there’s a July 4 shoe deal for you ahead.
Some of the shoes on sale were tested by our footwear pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab, who have tested over 70 pairs of walking shoes. I’ve also gathered personal favorite shoes from our pros and editors—like sneakers, heels, loafers, flats, sandals, and more. Don’t wait too long because many of these sales will likely wrap up once the holiday weekend is over.
Best everyday shoes on sale
The shoe deals below are great if you’re looking for a new pair for your average day (think: grocery runs, lunches, and even office trips). Some styles we gravitate to for these kinds of outings are loafers, ballet flats, slip-ons, and casual sneakers.
I sifted through our editors’ favorite loafers and found my personal favorite boat shoes, the Sperry x Aritzia AO Boat Shoe, on sale for 50% off. Plus, one of our top-ranked ballet flats from Margaux—a brand that handmakes its shoes in Spain—is 40% off.
Not to mention, many of our editors and our Textiles Lab pros are fans of Rothy’s shoes, and the brand’s slip-on Casual Clogs are discounted for July 4. Lastly, some of our top picks for white sneakers are on sale, too.
Best walking and running sneakers on sale
In my opinion, summer is the perfect time to start running or walking long distances—and I found discounts on some of the best running shoes and best walking shoes from our tests in the Textiles Lab.
You can snag the shoes I trained for my half marathons in, the HOKA Clifton 10 sneakers, for 20% off (they also impressed our pros thanks to their superb cushioning). The Brooks Ghost 17 sneakers are also on sale, and our experts said they’re excellent walking shoes that help prevent foot pain.
Best sandals on sale
Once the weather gets warmer, I swap my sneakers for sandals. Our footwear pros have tested numerous walking sandals meant for long strolls and even hikes, and some of our top picks are on sale (including the Chaco Z/1 Classics and Skechers Reggae Trailway Flip-Flop).
You can also shop classic sandals our style pros recommend, like the Dolce Vita Leanna Sandal. Plus, Birkenstock sandals rarely go on sale—but the Arizona Vegan sandals are 25% off in two colors right now.
Best heels on sale
Summertime is filled with events like weddings, engagement parties, baby showers, and more, so you may want to snag a new pair of heels to match your dress. Our editors previously recommended their favorite comfortable heels, and almost all of our top picks are on sale right now.
I wore the Aerosoles Comfortable Women's Platform Sandals for hours at a graduation party, and my feet didn’t hurt at all—and I received tons of compliments. Plus, Margaux handcrafts comfortable shoes, and the brand has a few pairs of heels discounted as part of its Archive Summer Sale.






































