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10 Near-Perfect Noir Movies That No One Remembers Today
Critics, film historians, and film scholars have never quite come to a definitive conclusion on whether film noir is a genre, a style, or a film movement. Regardless, these movies about morally grey characters dealing with complex, crime-filled plots can be deliriously entertaining—and, when at their best, can even be among the greatest films of their respective era.
With time, however, even the best of noir films can fall into oblivion. Indeed, several near-perfect noir masterpieces are barely remembered nowadays, whatever the reason for that may be. Directed by some of the best filmmakers of their generation, from Fritz Lang to Carol Reed, these exceptional films are proof that film noir can make for some of the most unforgettable movies ever made.
‘The Fallen Idol’ (1948)
In The Fallen Idol, a butler working in a foreign embassy in London falls under suspicion when his wife accidentally falls to her death, the only witness being an impressionable boy. All in all, it is one of the most underrated film noir masterpieces of all time, a Carol Reed gem that earned its director the first of only three Best Directing Academy Awards he was ever nominated for.
Also known as The Lost Illusion, this British mystery thriller proves that, though noir was mostly an American phenomenon, the production of excellent noir movies wasn’t limited to Hollywood exclusively. It’s a suspenseful, nerve-racking film that builds suspense slowly throughout its runtime, until it all erupts in one of the most brilliant third acts of any film from the ’40s.
‘Pickup on South Street’ (1953)
Combining traditional film noir and Cold War espionage drama elements, Pickup on South Street tells the tale of a pickpocket who unwittingly lifts a message destined for enemy agents and becomes a target for a Communist spy ring. One of the most underrated noirs of the ’50s, Pickup on South Street is a hidden gem with some excellent performances (including Thelma Ritter‘s, which earned her an Oscar nomination) and great direction by Samuel Fuller.
It’s a dark, complex story of urban existential dread that proves Cold War films and film noir were a match made in Heaven. Though critics were split on the movie back in 1953, cinephiles nowadays look back on Pickup on South Street with far more admiration and fondness. It’s a gloriously pulpy movie that all fans of film noir should check out at least once in their lives.
‘Odd Man Out’ (1947)
Another Carol Reed gem, the British film Odd Man Out is a psychological thriller about a wounded Irish nationalist leader who tries to evade the cops after a failed robbery in Belfast. It’s probably the movie most similar to Reed’s magnum opus and most iconic film noir outing, The Third Man, yet it’s entirely its own thing—and very much worthy of being rediscovered today.
Odd Man Out was a hit both with critics and at the box office, particularly in a European landscape where Reed seemed to have perfectly understood the general postwar mood and mentality. With a well-deserved score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is grim and absolutely enrapturing, full of hard-hitting visuals and deeply compelling drama.
‘Scarlet Street’ (1945)
Austrian filmmaker Fritz Lang jumped over the pond to Hollywood in 1936. By the time he made Scarlet Street, he was already a properly established and highly prolific director of American classics, and that shines through in this adaptation of the French novel La Chienne by Georges de La Fouchardière. In it, a man going through a mid-life crisis befriends a young woman whose fiancé has persuaded him to con him out of the fortune they mistakenly assume he has.
It’s another masterpiece with a well-deserved score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, benefiting from Lang’s sharp eye for unforgettable images and the excellent cast led by Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, and Dan Duryea. It’s one of the greatest films currently in the public domain, a Dostoevskian melodrama so powerful and dark that it was originally banned in Atlanta, Milwaukee, and the entirety of New York State.
‘Leave Her to Heaven’ (1945)
A Golden Age Hollywood noir in Technicolor? In this economy? John M. Stahl‘s Leave Her to Heaven certainly isn’t your usual classic noir, but it’s nevertheless one of the most defining films of the ’40s—at least in its genre. Russian-born Stahl was a master of classic melodrama and what were then known as “women’s films,” and those unique sensibilities lend themselves to one of the most fascinatingly unique film noir efforts of all time.
The characters aren’t particularly likable, but Jo Swerling‘s phenomenal script and the cast’s extraordinary performances (particularly Gene Tierney‘s) make the narrative engrossing nonetheless. It’s a delightful bit of pure pulp enhanced by Stahl’s distinctive artistic voice, which makes it rather unsurprising that the film has gained a small cult following that should definitely be far bigger.
‘Angels with Dirty Faces’ (1938)
Directed by Michael Curtiz of Casablanca fame, Angels with Dirty Faces is about a priest trying to stop a gangster from corrupting a group of street kids. The movie has one of the most star-studded casts of any ’30s noir, including James Cagney (who earned an Oscar nod for his performance) and Humphrey Bogart. All in all, it’s one of the best gangster movie masterpieces of the last 100 years.
Angels with Dirty Faces is explosive, gritty, exciting, and absolutely riveting.
Powerfully melodramatic and occasionally utterly harrowing, Angels with Dirty Faces tells a story built on the foundations of a somewhat commonplace premise, but the directions in which it takes that premise are stunning. It’s explosive, gritty, exciting, and absolutely riveting. It’s just as much of a masterclass in noir filmmaking as it is in gangster filmmaking, a fantastic classic film all around.
‘The Set-Up’ (1949)
There aren’t many noir movies that are also boxing movies, which only makes Robert Wise‘s The Set-Up more special. Based on a 1928 narrative poem by Joseph Moncure March, it was named by Wise as one of his favorite films of his career. It tells the story of Bill “Stoker” Thompson, a 35-year-old has-been boxer whose manager, sure he will continue to lose fights, takes a bribe from a betting gangster without telling Stoker.
Working with a relatively low budget, Wise made a brutal and exciting melodrama that stands out among most other noir films from the era, since this one’s also one of the best sports movies of the last 100 years. Wise’s gritty style here is so different from his voice in later works like West Side Story and The Sound of Music that one could even think they’re made by different filmmakers, which only speaks to the director’s versatility.
‘Fury’ (1936)
The first film Fritz Lang directed in Hollywood was Fury, which also happens to be one of the director’s best works. Loosely based on the events surrounding the Brooke Hart murder, the movie follows a wrongly accused prisoner who barely survives a lynch-mob attack and is presumed dead, after which he decides to get revenge.
The movie, whose screenplay was Oscar-nominated, is an engrossing revenge film that portrays the dangers of mob justice in ways that still hit hard 90 years later. Led by Spencer Tracy at the top of his game, this incredible psychological thriller has all the traditional noir elements down to a T, including its pessimistic—yet all-too timeless—view of humanity.
‘Night and the City’ (1950)
Directed by Jules Dassin, one of the most notorious names of the Hollywood blacklist, Night and the City is a British noir based on Gerald Kersh‘s novel. It follows Harry Fabian, a small-time grifter who takes advantage of some fortuitous circumstances to try to become a big-time player as a wrestling promoter. Though its revolutionarily bleak tone and complete lack of sympathetic characters made many critics dislike it when it originally came out, cinephiles today look back at it as one of the best noir films of the ’50s.
It’s one of those noir masterpieces with great acting, infused with a moody and pessimistic atmosphere that was clearly influenced by Dassin’s exile from the U.S. It’s a nuanced, pulpy gem that shows noir elements in their purest form. As one of the genre’s biggest masterpieces from the era, it’s a tragedy that it’s not considered a far more mainstream classic nowadays.
‘I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang’ (1932)
Far and away one of the best movies of the 1930s, Mervyn LeRoy‘s I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang is a pre-Code tragedy based on a true story. It tells the story of a World War I veteran who tries to re-enter civilian life, but after being unwittingly caught up in a robbery, he falls victim to the horrible conditions of a Southern chain gang.
Bold, realistic, and so dark that one has to wonder if LeRoy would have been able to get it made in its current form after the Hays Code began being strictly enforced, it’s a gut-wrenching critique of the penal system whose biggest tragedy is perhaps the fact that it still feels timely in 2026. Led by a top-form Paul Muni, it’s just as important a social document as it is a marvelous Golden Age Hollywood work of art.
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The internet is loving how Ahna Mac showed up and showed out while supporting her fiancé, New York Yankees Player Jazz Chisolm Jr., during Opening Day. The singer had fans cracking up after appearing to reenact a High School Musical-inspired moment from the stands.
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Ahna Mac Channels a ‘High School Musical’ Moment While Cheering On Her Fiancé
On Friday, April 3, the Yankees kicked off their Opening Day game, with Ahna Mac in attendance to support Chisholm. In a TikTok posted during the game, Ahna appeared to channel Gabriella Montez, the character portrayed by Vanessa Hudgens, as she sang and cheered from the stands. The moment mirrored the iconic scene in which Gabriella supports Troy Bolton during a game, sparking immediate recognition among fans of the Disney Channel film. Watch the moment below:
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Fans flooded comment sections with reactions to the cute moment:
Instagram user @officialthr33 wrote, “She hit the jackpot 😭 different caliber right there”
Another Instagram user @_curlyyheadza wrote, “I love this for herr 🥲🥲”
While Instagram user @_prettyyylightskin_ wrote, “I can’t wait to find my high school musical love story 🥲🥹😭🥰”
Instagram user @mpa____ wrote, “My girl got a man with a $10 milli one year contract. And not in the entertainment industry. She won 😭”
Another Instagram user @_iamfunsize wrote,
“She hit big time, baseball player 👏🏾”
While Instagram user @t.rose__ wrote, “She don’t even know what’s going on 😭😭😭 just hooting n hollering 😭😭😭”
Instagram user @judy_tooyou wrote, “Omggg this is so cuteeeee”
Another Instagram user @jayjayx956 wrote, “She’s going to make that man her whole personality and I’m sure he will love it.”
While Instagram user @sleeviana_v wrote, “How extra you supposed to be when you’re being loved on properly and they don’t play about you!!! 😍😍😍😍”
Are Ahna Mac and Jazz Chisholm Jr. Already Married?
Ahna Mac and Jazz Chisholm Jr. first announced their engagement on Instagram on Christmas Day. According to Ahna, the MLB star proposed in a snowy setting with the Northern Lights visible in the background.
Recently, however, fans began speculating about the couple’s relationship status after Ahna shared a video suggesting things had progressed further.
In the clip, she stated, “I’m not engaged anymore because I’m married,” sparking questions about whether the pair quietly tied the knot.
She later reinforced the statement in a pinned comment, writing, “If he love you he’ll take you to the courthouse then have the wedding go tell him I said that,” adding laughing and heart emojis.
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The Hottest Sci-Fi Book Series Is Officially Getting A TV Show, From The Orville’s Creator
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If you’re a fan of sci-fi TV, it can be very difficult to find something that feels new and refreshing. After all, most sci-fi shows are trying to be like Star Trek, except for Star Trek, which is doing its best Star Wars impression. Star Wars, meanwhile, has no idea what it wants to do, which is why the last few years of TV shows have felt like an absolute fever dream.
Fortunately, the TV landscape is about to get a sci-fi show unlike any we have seen before. Peacock is adapting Matt Dinniman’s popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series of books into a new show that will be written by Chris Yost and executive-produced by Seth McFarlane. With the author planning to release 10 books (seven have been released so far), Dungeon Crawler Carl is poised to be one of the longest and most innovative sci-fi shows of the modern entertainment age.
Into The Dungeon
What is Dungeon Crawler Carl about, exactly? In the first book, aliens invade the Earth, flattening structures and killing most of the population. Survivors are encouraged to enter a video game-style dungeon in which they can level up, develop special skills, and employ any number of colorful powerups. Carl enters the dungeon with his pet cat, Princess Donut, who is transformed into an intelligent warrior thanks to an enhanced pet biscuit. Together, they fight exotic creatures, complete bizarre quests, and seek sponsors from a galaxy of eager viewers. Descending one floor at a time, this deadly duo has a simple mission: to get out or die trying.
Universal International Studios snagged the TV rights to Dungeon Crawler Carl in 2025, but there have been very few announcements about the show (including what network streaming platform it might appear on) for over a year. Now, it is confirmed that the show will stream on Peacock, and its creative pedigree should make sci-fi fans quite excited. Chris Yost has previously written fan-favorite movies like Thor: Ragnarok and shows like The Mandalorian. Seth McFarlane, meanwhile, is the showrunner for The Orville, which many consider a better Star Trek show than anything in NuTrek. McFarlane’s production company, Fuzzy Door, also has extensive experience in bringing talking critters like Princess Donut to life.
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So far, that’s all we know about the Dungeon Crawler Carl show. There is no release date, and we don’t yet know who will play voice Princess Donut, play Carl, or otherwise bring this bizarre sci-fi universe to life. Fortunately, in between casting for this upcoming show, fans have plenty to keep them busy. The eighth Dungeon Crawler Carl book is coming out on May 12, and Renegade Studios is releasing both Dungeon Crawler Carl: Unstoppable (a 1-2 player card builder) and Dungeon Crawler Carl: The Roleplaying Game for fans who want to explore the World Dungeon in tabletop form.
We can only assume that Dungeon Crawler Carl creator Matt Dinniman is, like Princess Donut before him, pretty happy to have his own merch, including an upcoming series of toys that can’t get here quickly enough. But a television adaptation is certainly the biggest indicator that his ambitious storytelling has made it to the big time. With the latest Star Trek show getting canceled and Star Wars still reeling from the failure of the Sequel Trilogy, Dungeon Crawler Carl also has the chance to give hungry sci-fi fans something they’ve been asking for for years: something original and new.
Hopefully, he can avoid encouraging the upcoming swarm of new fans with the vulgar catchphrase of his most notorious character: “glurp glurp, motherf*ckers!”
The Pitt has been renewed for season 3, but the news has been overshadowed about who is — and isn’t — coming back after multiple cast exits.
When the medical drama premiered on HBO Max in January 2025, viewers were excited to see Noah Wyle play a doctor again more than after ER. It didn’t take long for Us to fall in love with the entire cast, including Dr. Robby (Wyle), Dr. Collins (Tracy Ifeachor), Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball), charge nurse Dana (Katherine LaNasa), Dr. Mohan (Supriya Ganesh), Dr. McKay (Fiona Dourif), Dr. King (Taylor Dearden), Dr. Santos (Isa Briones), Whitaker (Gerran Howell) and Javadi (Shabana Azeez).
Season 2 looked a little different when most of the cast returned — except Ifeachor. A source told Us Weekly in July 2025 that it was always the plan for Ifeachor’s character — who was a fourth-year resident in the first season — to go on and be a doctor in future installments of the show.
The insider noted that due to the nature of The Pitt, Dr. Collins wouldn’t be in season 2, but Ifeachor “didn’t choose to leave the show” and isn’t aware of “any doors being closed” on a possible return.
The Pitt swept the 2026 awards season after its gripping story lines and dynamic cast performances, leaving fans eager to see more. The medical drama, created by R. Scott Gemmill and executive produced by John Wells and Noah Wyle, premiered on HBO Max in January 2025. The series chronicles the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s […]
The same reasoning was used when news broke that Ganesh wouldn’t reprise her role in season 3. Off screen, fans have expressed frustration at multiple beloved characters not returning for more episodes.
Keep scrolling to see which The Pitt stars are returning for season 3 — and which aren’t:
Noah Wyle
Noah Wyle Warrick Page/HBO Max
There’s no The Pitt without Noah Wyle’s character, Dr. Robby, so he is expected to return.
Tracy Ifeachor
Tracy Ifeachor. Warrick Page/MAX
After leaving the show, Tracy Ifeachor addressed whether she could be back in the future.
“It was just such a joy and a pleasure to play Dr. Heather Collins and to know that my character has been so phenomenally well-received. It just blew me away,” Ifeachor told Us in September 2025. “I don’t know where she will be on the weekend of next season, but I know where I’m going to be, which is on my next project, which is just so amazing. But I take the lessons that I’ve learned from playing Dr. Heather Collins — playing this character who goes through such a traumatic event and still shows up every day for other people.”
She continued: “[No one] stops to ask if she’s OK, if she needs time out, if she needs to run away. I think as a woman, sometimes we carry a lot of emotional labor without even knowing it. I’ve learned that through this character, so I wouldn’t change that. This experience has been so life-changing, really.”
Patrick Ball
Season 2 showed Langdon returning to work after struggling with drug addiction, which presumably will continue to be explored.
Katherine LaNasa
Katherine Lanasa Warrick Page / HBO MAX/ Courtesy Everett Collection
The actress, who plays Dana Evans, was seen in the video announcing the show’s renewal.
Supriya Ganesh
Supriya Ganesh isn’t coming back as Samira in season 3.
Fiona Dourif
Promotional footage has also confirmed Fiona Dourif’s involvement in season 3.
The Pitt is coming back for another season — but some of the characters may look a bit different after offscreen exits. The hit HBO Max series premiered in January 2025 with many excited to see Noah Wyle play a doctor again after his 15-year stint on ER. It didn’t take long for Us to […]
Isa Briones
Isa Briones is expected to come back as Santos in season 3.
Gerran Howell
Gerran Howell and Lucas Iverson in The Pitt season 2. Warrick Page / ©HBO MAX/ Courtesy Everett Collection
Fans are also presuming they will see more of Gerran Howell as Dr. Whittaker.
Shabana Azeez
Shabana Azeez Warrick Page / HBO MAX/ Courtesy Everett Collection
According to HBO Max’s season 3 announcement video, Shabana Azeez is returning as Javadi.
Sepideh Moafi
Sepideh Moafi joined the show in season 2, but her future as Dr. Al-Hashim is unclear.
Shawn Hatosy
Noah Wyle and Shawn Hatosy in “The Pitt.” Max/Warrick Page
If The Pitt doesn’t bring back Shawn Hatosy, the internet will riot, so Abbot will likely come back in season 3.
Ayesha Harris
After playing a member of the night shift crew, Ayesha Harris got promoted to a series regular for season 3.
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The Master of Suspense has several winners in his filmography, as well as a few clunkers.
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“Don’t be distracted by the digital soap opera,” she urged her supporters in her first statement following the setback in her case against her former director.
Every other week, streaming platforms release content aimed directly at dads, be it shows such as Reacher and Bosch, or new spin-offs in Taylor Sheridan‘s Yellowstone universe. Recently, the same demographic has enjoyed the Russell Crowe-led historical drama Nuremberg, which grossed nearly $50 million at the worldwide box office in its theatrical run and then became a word-of-mouth hit at home. The movie holds a phenomenal 95% audience score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. Older male audiences are typically drawn to procedurals and period dramas, which is why movies and shows in which men get the job done perform well on streaming. There is no better example of this sub-category than Steven Spielberg‘s celebrated World War II epic Saving Private Ryan, the ultimate dudes-rock movie.
Released in 1998, the film redefined the genre with its gritty camerawork and sweeping anti-war sentiment. Saving Private Ryan is widely regarded as the greatest World War II movie ever made; it won Spielberg the Best Director Oscar and was nominated alongside fellow WWII epic The Thin Red Line in the Best Picture category. The movie now holds a 94% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Anchored by another winning performance from Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg’s unflinchingly realistic war film virtually redefines the genre.” In addition to Hanks, the movie featured a sprawling ensemble including Matt Damon, Edward Burns, and Tom Sizemore.
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Here’s Where You Can Watch ‘Saving Private Ryan’
Saving Private Ryan was a massive box-office hit, grossing more than $480 million worldwide against a reported budget of $70 million. This was nearly five times as much as The Thin Red Line. Saving Private Ryan remained the top-grossing WWII movie of all time until it was overtaken by Christopher Nolan‘s Dunkirk, which was subsequently overtaken by Nolan’s own Oppenheimer. Spielberg and Hanks reunited as executive producers on a trio of WWII drama shows inspired by Saving Private Ryan — Band of Brothers, The Pacific, and Masters of the Air. Hanks also co-produced and starred in the WWII thriller Greyhound, which is set to receive a sequel. You can watch Saving Private Ryan on Paramount+ this month. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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July 24, 1998
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169 minutes
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Robert Rodat
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Gary Levinsohn, Ian Bryce
Roommates, y’all already know Claressa Shields does NOT play about Papoose. She dropped some new flicks on social media, and the comments went crazy — but once Papoose slid in with some words, chileeee, everything paused! And of course, Claressa came right back at him with some spicy energy — no filter and no holding back!
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Papoose Speaks Up & Claressa Shields Responds With Some HEAT
On Friday, April 3, Claressa Shields popped out on Instagram in some fresh flicks. The Gwoat showed off two looks and had the timeline locked in. Pap clearly felt the vibe, sliding into her comment section and showing love with fire and heart-eye emojis. Claressa made sure to hit reply, telling her man, “ofc you love my pics the most, you got the special ones earlier (.) (.). Love you.” Claressa didn’t stop at showing love to her man in her own comments. She pulled up To The Shade Room and doubled down on him being her number one writing, “My man My man, my man, everyday and 2x on Sunday 🔥 ❤️✌🏾”
Claressa Handles The Comments & Claps Back At Critics
Even though Claressa stayed locked in on the love from Papoose, she still peeped a few other comments. She wasted no time clapping back when one Instagram user wrote, “You and @meekmill can be a power couple,” and she hit them right back with, “that’s my uncle chill out n****h.” When another social media user tried to come for her shoes, Claressa wasn’t having it. She responded back saying, “I’m not gone lie both shoes ate with this fit to me. No shade.”
The Gwoat Shuts Down Narratives That Papoose Is After Her Money
Claressa clapping back and shutting down rumors is nothing new. She recently put the speculation to rest about Pap being with her for her money. During a recent chat with The Breakfast Club, Shields doubled down on her man being solid, saying when it comes to cash, he always has her back. Bills paid, flights booked, hotels secured–nobody is topping him.
“That’s how they paint out narratives. But I will tell you something, though. Pap pays my mortgage. Pap pays my car insurance, and my car note. And what else does he do? I haven’t paid for a flight or for a hotel in I don’t know how long […] that’s a man right there!”
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There’s nothing more annoying than finally being able to wear your cute new sundress, only to realize — wait — you have no shoes to go with it. Last year’s go-to styles suddenly seem ready for retirement, full of scuffs, dirt and damage you never noticed until now. This spring, we’re saving ourselves some pre-event panic and stocking up on new footwear during Nordstrom’s End of Season sale. Shockingly, the retailer has plenty of cute sandals and sneakers priced under $50, making our mini warm-weather refresh feel totally doable. It’s truly a two-for-the-price-of-one situation!
Since this is a Nordstrom we’re talking about, our favorite discounted picks aren’t from random brands. Our list of must-buy sale shoes includes options from Reebok, Nina, Minnetonka and more labels we’ve loved and trusted for years. However, that also means you won’t want to wait to add ’em to your cart. With designs and prices this good, these sandals and sneakers are bound to sell out soon!
Under-$50 Sandals and Sneakers on Sale at Nordstrom
1. Everyday Option: A quality, neutral sandal discounted before summer, rather than after? Muk Luks’ slides feel like a rare find! Aside from the versatile light brown colorway, we’re fans of the easy slip-on design, cutout detailing and comfy cushioned soles — was $50, now $40!
2. Expensive-Looking: Maybe it’s the stylish big buckle or the raffia accent, but these Mia sandals look five times their price. They’re the kind of fancy-feeling pair you pack for vacation and end up wearing to dinner every night — was $79, now $50!
3. Trendy With a Twist: Sporty suede kicks are having a moment, and Puma’s Arizona sneaker is leading the pack. While the style is pretty popular, we’re really feeling the rose-quartz colorway, which adds a slight pop of color while still acting as a neutral — was $80, now $48!
4. Designer-Inspired: Simple leather (and faux leather) slides are set to be the ‘It’ shoes of the summer. However, while interlocked designs from high-end brands cost hundreds, this similar Call It Spring option is under $40 — was $55, now $36!
5. Very Versatile: Sundresses, Bermuda shorts, wide-leg jeans — you’ll have a hard time finding an outfit that won’t work with Comfortview’s gold-toned Alora sandals, which are surprisingly versatile. While they feature a sleek ankle strap, a secret back zipper makes them easy to slide on. And thanks to the skid-resistant outsole, you won’t be sliding as you go about your day — was $57, now $48!
6. Rich Mom Staple: Wealthy women tend to wear shoes that are a step up from simple, and this leather-like sneaker checks all the boxes. The clean white colorway will complement a ton of outfits, but the luxe perforated detailing adds fashionable flair — was $57, now $48!
7. Easy Espadrilles: Espadrille sandals never go out of style, but if you don’t have it in you to wobble around in a wedge, this flat, ankle-strap alternative has a similar vibe — and is way easier to walk in! — was $50, now $35!
8. Fashionable Find: Dare yourself to be different by trading simple white sneakers for a beige pair from Reebok. The bright suede design will quickly enhance all your basic outfits, so even if you’re rocking a white T-shirt and jeans, you’ll look (and feel!) like a street style star — was $60, now $45!
9. Forever Cool: Consider this your sign to replace the slip-on Vans you’ve owned for years. This blue-and-white checkered pair is 40% off, and for a forever-trendy, celeb-loved shoe, that’s a pretty good deal — was $60, now $36!
10. Event-Ready: If you’ve got a wedding, bridal or baby shower on your calendar, Mango’s ankle-strap sandals are calling your name. The metallic, strappy design makes them feel dressy, while the short, supportive block heel keeps your feet from aching, even after hours of wear — was $80, now $50!
11. Cool Hybrid: Ballet flats or sneakers? With Keds’ Bliss Slip-Ons, you don’t have to choose! The fashion-forward hybrid is the best of both worlds — sweet yet sporty, pretty yet practical — putting it in the running to become your new go-to shoe — was $55, now $39!
12. Understated and Elevated: If you’d rather invest in just one pair of summer-ready shoes, check out Nine West’s Maizy sandals. The brown, strappy design is so sleek and simple, it’ll blend in with every look rather than stand out — was $69, now $50!
13. Tried-and-True: Dr. Scholl’s Madison Slip-On is a cute yet comfy sneaker that gets tons of praise online — which is why we’re grabbing a pair while it’s on sale. Shoppers swear the machine-washable (!!!) pick offers “great support,” and shockingly, “goes with every outfit” — was $55, now $45!
14. Bitty Bows: Bow details have been trending for a while now, and the embellishment doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Upgrade your sandal collection with some sweet, tied-up slides that also feature a small block heel for added height — was $89, now $45!
15. Ready to Walk: Not all cute sandals are easy to walk in, but somehow LifeStride created something that’s the best of both worlds. The brand’s flashy silver slingbacks provide plenty of support and cushioning, and thanks to sturdy straps, they’ll stay on your feet, even as you trek around town — was $55, now $42!
16. Buckle Up: Double-buckle slides are the warm-weather staple you’ll be seeing everywhere from now through fall. This option isn’t just easy to throw on — the wool-blend upper is softer than plastic alternatives, so you won’t have to worry about nursing painful blisters after you take them off — was $99, now $40!
17. ’90s Vibes: These low-profile Reeboks were inspired by soccer shoes, but that doesn’t mean you need to wear them with moisture-wicking shorts or other athleisure staples. The chunkier design is ideal for balancing out feminine pieces, and will toughen up A-line skirts or make floaty dresses feel more casual.
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