Key Takeaways
- Deepest flat sandal cut: The Hellen Flat Sandal in modern ivory is sitting around 78% off, which is the lowest I’ve tracked on this style in months.
- Best for everyday wear: The Raye Flat Sandal in rich cognac reads dressy enough for a patio dinner and flat enough for a long walk.
- Under twenty for a flip-flop: The Dean Flip-Flop in clear green is genuine Sam Edelman pricing I’d usually see at an outlet.
- Sizing tip: Most of these are running in odd half sizes only. If you wear an 8.5, check fast.
- Updated June 2, 2026: Prices verified this morning. Some carry limited-time deal flags and can flip back without notice.
June kicked off with that particular kind of week where the closet you sorted in April suddenly looks wrong again. The boots got moved to the back. The one pair of summer sandals you trust from last year has a worn-down footbed and a strap that’s starting to pull loose. And somehow every cookout, beach trip, and outdoor wedding lands on the calendar in the same fourteen-day stretch.
That’s the week I was looking at when I pulled this Berry Basket together. Sam Edelman flat sandals are running at some of the deepest cuts I’ve seen all spring, and the Hellen, Tenly, and Raye flats are all sitting in territory I’d usually only catch at a Nordstrom Rack clearance event. The Estella gladiator made it in too, which surprised me because gladiator sandals usually hold their price longer than the strappy flats do.
I leaned heavy on the flats since that’s what the title promises, but I tucked in a few close cousins worth knowing about. Two slide options, a ballet flat, a loafer, and a couple of heeled sandals for anyone who wants something a touch more elevated for evenings.
What are the best Sam Edelman flat sandal deals this week?
The strongest flat sandal markdowns this week are on the Hellen, Tenly, Raye, and Estella styles, all from Sam Edelman’s main line and all sitting between 62% and 78% off. These are the four I’d actually buy if I were restocking my own summer rotation.
Sam Edelman Hellen Flat Sandal
The Hellen is the cleanest of the strappy flats in this roundup. Modern ivory works with denim, with linen, with a black sundress, and the footbed has the slight curve that most flat sandals skip. Size 5.5 only at this price, so this one’s for the smaller-foot crowd.
- Modern ivory color
- Strappy flat construction
- Size 5.5
Sam Edelman Tenly Flat Sandal
The Tenly in orange sunrise and amber gold is the louder pick of the group, and I mean that as a compliment. It’s the sandal you wear when you want the outfit to be the sandal. The double-band upper sits flat across the foot, which I prefer to the thin spaghetti straps that always cut into my arch by hour three.
- Orange sunrise/amber gold
- Double-band upper
- Size 5
Sam Edelman Raye Flat Sandal
Rich cognac is the color I tell people to buy if they’re getting one pair of summer sandals and that’s it. The Raye has a wider toe band than the Hellen and reads slightly dressier, so it pulls double duty for office days and patio dinners. Currently in size 8 only at this price.
- Rich cognac leather
- Wider toe band
- Size 8
Sam Edelman Estella Gladiator Sandal
The Estella gladiator goes higher up the ankle and has that woven-strap structure that holds the foot in place on uneven ground. Goldmine is a warm metallic that doesn’t read costume jewelry, which is the trap a lot of gold sandals fall into. Size 6 medium is what’s discounted.
- Goldmine metallic finish
- Woven gladiator straps
- Size 6 medium
Which slides and flip-flops are worth the price?
For easy on-and-off styles, the Nerissa slide and Dean flip-flop are the two I’d pull from this list. Both are flat, both have proper footbeds, and both sit at prices that make them reasonable second pairs rather than statement buys.
Sam Edelman Nerissa Slide Sandal
The Nerissa is a single wide-band slide in sunny gold, which I keep recommending to people who want the look of a designer slide without the four-figure receipt. It’s the kind of sandal that works for a pool day and then for dinner after, with nothing more than a strap-wipe in between. Size 6 at this cut.
- Sunny gold color
- Single wide band
- Size 6
Sam Edelman Dean Flip-Flop
I’ll be honest, the Dean is a flip-flop and it costs flip-flop money even at full price. But this one has the Sam Edelman footbed shape, which is genuinely more comfortable than the rubber drugstore version. Clear green sounds odd and looks great in person, especially with a tan. Size 6 only.
- Clear green color
- Contoured footbed
- Size 6
Are Sam Edelman flats and loafers a smart buy right now?
If your foot wants more coverage than a sandal offers, the Arya ballet flat and the Kathleen loafer are the two non-sandal picks in this Berry Basket. Both run at around 62% to 70% off and both work for transitional dressing when the AC is too aggressive for bare feet.
Sam Edelman Arya Ballet Flat
The Arya is a proper ballet flat with a soft pointed toe in french merlot, which is a deep berry tone that flatters more skin tones than people expect. I keep a pair of ballet flats in my work bag for summer commutes when sandals aren’t going to cut it, and this style fits that role. Size 8.5 is what’s marked down.
- French merlot color
- Soft pointed toe
- Size 8.5
Sam Edelman Kathleen Loafer Flat
The Kathleen loafer in cobalt is the kind of shoe you buy once and wear with everything you didn’t think it would work with. Cobalt with cream pants, cobalt with a black dress, cobalt with jeans on a casual Friday. Bestseller rank under 800 tells me people are buying these faster than the algorithm can re-rank them.
- Cobalt blue color
- Classic loafer silhouette
- Size 8.5
What about Sam Edelman heeled sandals?
For anyone who wants a slight lift, the Reese and the Ida are the two heeled sandals worth knowing about this week. Neither is over a couple of inches, and both have the kind of strap geometry that doesn’t slide off mid-step.
Sam Edelman Reese Heeled Sandal
The Reese in sand dune multi is a neutral block heel with a thin ankle strap and an open toe. The color reads beige from a distance and has just enough variation up close to keep it interesting. Size 5.5 at this price, which is the smaller end of the range.
- Sand dune multi color
- Block heel
- Size 5.5
Sam Edelman Ida Heeled Sandal
The Ida in black is the heeled sandal I’d point a wedding guest toward if they wanted something they’d wear again. A clean strap structure, low-enough heel for grass and gravel, and a finish that doesn’t scuff if you look at it wrong. Size 11 medium at this deal.
- Black finish
- Low block heel
- Size 11 medium
Frequently asked questions
Are Sam Edelman flat sandals true to size?
For most flat styles like the Hellen and Raye, reviewers consistently report true to size with a slight tendency to run wide. If you have a narrow foot, sizing down a half size is the more common adjustment than sizing up. Strappy styles like the Tenly are forgiving because the straps adjust to the foot.
Why are these Sam Edelman sandals so heavily discounted?
Most of these markdowns are seasonal sizing closeouts. When a flat sandal is listed at a single odd half size like 5.5 or 8.5, that usually means the retailer is clearing the last few pairs of that run. The shoe itself is current-season inventory, not last year’s leftover.
Which Sam Edelman flat sandal is best for walking long distances?
The Estella gladiator is the most stable for long walks because the woven straps lock the foot in place across the top and ankle. The Hellen is the second pick for a flatter, lower-profile day of walking. Flip-flops like the Dean are fine for short distances but not for hours of city walking.
Are these prices the lowest of the year?
For the Hellen, Tenly, and Raye, yes. These are the deepest cuts I’ve tracked since the brand’s late-winter clearance event. The heeled sandals like the Reese and Ida are also at or near their lowest tracked prices this season.
How can I find more deals like these?
If you want to see what else is moving this week, you can browse all deals on the site. I update the women’s clothing roundups weekly with new picks as prices shift.
This was a stronger week than average for Sam Edelman flat sandals. Discounts across the ten picks run from about 60% off on the heeled and loafer styles up to 78% off on the Hellen and Tenly flat sandals, with the Rosalie and Ida lines pushing past 80% off in adjacent posts. The original prices look like real anchor prices to me, not the inflated nonsense you sometimes see on third-party sellers, because the same numbers match what the brand lists on its own site.
The standout I’d grab myself is the Hellen in modern ivory. It’s the sandal I’d reach for four days a week from now through August, and the price is genuinely uncommon for this style. The Raye in cognac is the close second pick. The one I’d skip if budget is tight is the Dean flip-flop, only because the price gap between Sam Edelman flip-flops and decent drugstore flip-flops isn’t wide enough to matter for most people.
Looking ahead, I expect the sandal markdowns to continue through the next two weeks as retailers clear odd-size runs before the Fourth of July promo cycle. After that, summer sandals usually hold price until the late-August clearance. If you see a size and color you like in this batch, treat it as a now-or-never window rather than waiting for something deeper. The python loafers and the western boot are probably better bought later in the summer when fall stock starts pushing the leftover summer styles down further.
