Summer is just around the corner, and there is one shoe on our radar—the PVC shoe. From the salty beach, to the gritty sand, and the cold, chlorine-filled pool, you'll need a shoe that can withstand all the elements the season has to offer. While you should definitely look to our summer shoe trends for shoe inspiration as the weather starts to heat up, the PVC shoe is one to really pay attention to. The style can take all shapes and forms: a high heel, a candy-like color, a sweet kitten style. It's the perfect shoe for in and out of the water and all the sun-kissed summer activities in between. Think jelly sandals and childhood nostalgia. Designers like Tory Burch, Loewe and Melissa are leaning into the material's inherent playfulness—translucent uppers, glittery finishes, bold monochromes—proving that practical and pretty are not mutually exclusive. Rona Liana Ahdout for Cosmopolitan Shoe Loewe. The beauty of PVC is its versatility.…