These Sandals will put a spring in your step
Summer’s on its way out, and our toes are looking forward to making their long-awaited return to society. Finding the perfect summer sandal is a quasi-mythological quest: you search high, you look low, and you spot the perfect pair from afar (or bleary-eyed, after a long night’s scrolling), and it feels like you’ve struck gold: the search is over, the treasure is found, and the three of you live happily ever after (or at least, for the rest of the summer).
Slide into the season with updates on the sensible, slip-on flat: from St Agni’s woven leather slides, to jelly riffs on classic Birkenstock silhouettes, to cage-toe fisherman’s sandals. Easy to pop into your beach bag, and wearable enough to see you through a day of gallivanting around, they’re not going anywhere. Flatforms, too, are a way to take the practical route. Invest in a printed bandana pair from Arizona Love, or go back to basics with Tevas. As the sun sets, a thin, strappy sandal harking back to the glory days of the ’90s, pairs well with any kind of party dress.
Here, the 12 summer sandals to add a little spring into your step this season.
The best summer sandals for women
Sleek and rendered in the ideal shade of tan leather, these cutaway sandals are a seasonally appropriate addition to a minimalist’s wardrobe.
Shop now: ATP Atelier ‘Rosa’ cut-out sandals, $181 from Net-a-Porter
Durable, lightweight and a seamless pairing with bikinis and slinky slips alike, Tevas are a cool-girl staple for a reason.
Shop now: Teva Original Universal, $99.95 from The Iconic
At Byron Bay brand St Agni, mindful fabrications and simple silhouettes are key. The Kyu heel is the perfect synchronicity of both, with a little added elevation.
Shop now: St. Agni ‘Kyu’ heels, $329 from St. Agni
Or try an all-purpose, everyday style from the brand – like these woven flats.
Shop now: St. Agni ‘Nuru’ slides, $249 from St. Agni
With a cushioned sole and secure twist straps, these sandals will carry you from day trips to dinner. We adore the moss green, too.
Shop now: Alias Mae ‘Polo’ sandal, $200 from The Iconic
The humble Birkenstock has been blessed with an on-trend colour update: lilac was all over the runways for spring/summer 2022, and it can be on your feet, too.
Shop now: Birkenstock Gizeh Eva, $84 from The Iconic
With its bright all-over print, this collaboration between footwear brand Arizona Love and Jason Wu is the joyful clincher your summer outfit has been waiting for.
The globe heel! The t-bar strap! This party-perfect sandal is ready for the most fabulous of summer soirées, and we’ve fallen hard for her.
Shop now: Cult Gaia ‘Aviva’ sandal, $625 from Net-a-Porter
These linen sandals should become a staple in any boho-inflected minimalist’s summer wardrobe. Pair with a white dress for earthy, casual cool.
Shop now: Aere linen knotted slides, $130 from The Iconic
An on-trend caged detail offsets the classic black of these sandals. Wear them with straight jeans and a white shirt, or use them to ground a flirty slip dress.
Shop now: Marni buckle-fastening sandals, $960 from Farfetch
The Row gives the ’90s-style sandal a party upgrade with the addition of a kitten heel – and the chocolate-brown hue keeps these shoes oh so current.
Shop now: The Row ‘Constance’ slingbacks, $1314 from Net-a-Porter
The flatform looks like it’s here to stay – this white pair from Ancient Greek Sandals is a way to try out the trend while keeping your look clean and simple.
Shop now: Ancient Greek Sandals, ‘Charys’ sandals, $214 from Net-a-Porter
