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From bejewelled to buckles – these are the sandals you need to know about now
The sun has come early and so has our appetite for summer footwear – these are the top sandals to buy before they sell out
Spring has blessed us with sunshine that almost rivals the Covid spring/summer of 2020 and, with that in mind, our appetite for warmer clothing and accessories has arrived earlier than expected. So get started on your pedicures and steer your mind towards sandals shopping now before the best styles sell out.
With temperatures expected to reach 22 degrees this weekend, we’re covering all this year’s warm-weather trends early. From Boden’s first drop of swimwear to the top boho-inspired dresses, now’s the time to see what’s new in footwear. Whether you’re into fisherman sandal trends or glam gold updates, there’s something for every woman and every event this sunshine season. Wear your classic sliders from beach to bar or the oh-so-chic heeled flip-flops for dressed-up dinners or summer drinks in the garden.
As the temperature continues to rise (fingers crossed), these carefully selected sandals are the pairs to get now for your spring/summer outfit inspiration – and you can be sure our chosen styles will never date.
Suede and leather choices are our top picks due to longevity and value for money. Natural materials such as cork and hessian help aid in the summer aesthetic and, when designed with polished black leather, they suit everything from white linen dresses to striped trousers and oversized shirts.
Here’s our pick of the best sandals to buy now and wear summer upon summer upon summer…
The Stylish Slider Ones: As simple as slide-on-and-go, these polished sandals are made exclusively for a fly-and-flop holiday. While made for short distances, these go the distance for everlasting style.
The Bejewelled Ones: Embedded gold hardware has pushed past the usual layered chains or gold cuffs and has now infiltrated our footwear. These sandals negate the need for fiddly anklets or toe rings and still offer that perfect dose of glamorous.
The Holiday Ones: Suede sandals just seem right when walking across the cobbled streets of Porto or Rome. They nail the summer sandal brief.
The Forever Ones: If you haven’t yet invested in a pair of Birkenstocks, this black pair with gold buckles are a polished version of their classic brown counterparts. Suitable for the beach or the office.
The Everyday Boho One: Boho blouse, boho dresses… now it’s boho shoes. These strappy brown sandals from & Other Stories won’t cut into your feet like other types of strappy sandals.
The Subtle Glam Ones: A kitten heel hits the perfect balance of glam without the wobble. The square toe and hessian-style footbed provides a contemporary quality at an affordable price.
The Raffia ones: If summer was a shoe, this is it. A dupe on the traditional Birkenstock style but in a summer ready raffia material.
The Strappy ones: Weave these up your legs for the perfect balance between polished and undone elegance. Simply style with denim jeans and a white tee.
The Studded Pair: Buckles are appearing on lots of traditional sandals, giving classic pairs a punchier update.
The Fisherman Sandals: Who would’ve thought dressing like a fisherman would be a key trend for spring? White Stuff’s olive green pair are affordable yet sturdy.
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