5 Best Summer Pedicure Colors for Fashion-Forward Feet

I know they say no feet for free, but when you live in a city like New York, there is no alternative to wearing sandals when it’s 90-plus degrees outside. Who wants to walk around a concrete oven with your toes trapped behind leather loafers or something equally sweat-inducing? After this past week’s increasingly toasty weather, I’m fully aware that my open-toed shoe collection is about to come to the forefront of my closet, which means one crucial thing: it’s time to book a pedicure.

Now, I’m not exactly letting my toenails languish in the off-season, but I don’t prioritize regular appointments at my local salon when I’m wearing sneakers or boots every day. But I’m a beauty editor to my core, and I absolutely cannot stand if my tootsies look busted when I’m wearing my favorite sandals to work or to hang with friends. I also see pedicures as the ideal entry point for testing new seasonal shades to see how they appeal to my nail sensibility. For example, I used to deem red toenails too classic and stuffy—now a tomato red hue is my go-to when I’m feeling overwhelmed by all the polish options, and she never fails me. It’s so chic! There are quite a few fresh summer nail color trends I’m eager to try this season, so keep reading for my top pedicure color picks to sample at your next salon appointment.

Tomato Red