Best spring/summer shoe trends to buy now
Spring is here and we're ready to step out out in style
Summer sandal trends 2021: Mango
As spring arrives and lockdown eases now is the time to contemplate your footwear choices for the months ahead.
Working from home will continue for many (meaning so will the habitual wearing of slippers and slides) but the chance to stroll out and meet friends in pub gardens, restaurant terraces and other al fresco spots is a cheering thought.
And with such social occasions comes the chance to dress up, something that many of us have missed over the last year of intermittent lockdowns.
Even if it doesn't feel warm enough to take the plunge fully into summer dressing, sporting sandals in early spring is a touch of optimism that can be tempered with jeans, jumpers and even socks should the need arise.
Footwear trends tend to be quite slow moving, with even 'it' styles returning season after season, which means that you should think of any new purchase as a long-term buy rather than a summer fling.
One of the key details this season is a super-sized flatform sole, which makes its presence known across everything from 90s redux thongs to the sports sandals that saw us through 2020's summer of socially distanced walks.
If you're looking for alternative ways to pump up the volume look to padded straps which will also add comfort, while Chanel's ever-popular 'dad' sandals continue to inspire high-street homages.
Want more inspiration? Check out our guide to the best sandals brands under £300. Culture Whisper is your curated guide to the best of London. We may earn a commission for items purchased through our retailer links.
Dune London Lockstock Double Strap Sandals, £110
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Mango Heel Leather Sandals, £49.99
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Arket Flatform Thong Sandals, £125
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Kin Lassie Leather Flatform Sandals, £65
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H&M Slides, £19.99
BUY HERE
GIA COUTURE AND PERNILLE TEISBAEK
Dark brown sandals
£295
BUY HERE
Kurt Geiger Orson Tween Chunky Sandals, £149
BUY HERE
Arizona Love Trekky Choux Bandana-trimmed sandals, £120
BUY HERE
Dr Marten's Voss Quad Sandals, £99
BUY HERE
Office Succeed Toe Thong Mule Sandals, £49
BUY HERE
Mango Platform Sandals With Knot, £49.99
BUY HERE
Boden Philomena Colourblock Sandals, £80
BUY HERE
Jil Sander Padded Nappa Leather Flatform Slides, £530
BUY HERE
Ganni Nylon Hiking Sandal, £265
BUY HERE
Birkenstock x Toogood The Beachcomber Padded Leather Sandals, £400
BUY HERE
Bottega Veneta Nappa Lagoon Chain and Leather Sandals, £845
BUY HERE
Suicoke DEPA-V2 Velcro-strap Sandals, £165
BUY HERE
Arket Chunky Leather Sandals, £150
BUY HERE
Atelier by Vagabond Juno Platform Sandals, £145
BUY HERE
Mango Denim Cotton Sandals, £49.99
BUY HERE
Ugg La Shores Sandals, £85
BUY HERE
Teva Hurricane Xlt2 Sandals, £65
BUY HERE
Vagabond Shoemakers Courteney 2 Strap Sandals, £90
BUY HERE
Working from home will continue for many (meaning so will the habitual wearing of slippers and slides) but the chance to stroll out and meet friends in pub gardens, restaurant terraces and other al fresco spots is a cheering thought.
And with such social occasions comes the chance to dress up, something that many of us have missed over the last year of intermittent lockdowns.
Even if it doesn't feel warm enough to take the plunge fully into summer dressing, sporting sandals in early spring is a touch of optimism that can be tempered with jeans, jumpers and even socks should the need arise.
Footwear trends tend to be quite slow moving, with even 'it' styles returning season after season, which means that you should think of any new purchase as a long-term buy rather than a summer fling.
One of the key details this season is a super-sized flatform sole, which makes its presence known across everything from 90s redux thongs to the sports sandals that saw us through 2020's summer of socially distanced walks.
If you're looking for alternative ways to pump up the volume look to padded straps which will also add comfort, while Chanel's ever-popular 'dad' sandals continue to inspire high-street homages.
Want more inspiration? Check out our guide to the best sandals brands under £300. Culture Whisper is your curated guide to the best of London. We may earn a commission for items purchased through our retailer links.
Dune London Lockstock Double Strap Sandals, £110
BUY HERE
Mango Heel Leather Sandals, £49.99
BUY HERE
Arket Flatform Thong Sandals, £125
BUY HERE
Kin Lassie Leather Flatform Sandals, £65
BUY HERE
H&M Slides, £19.99
BUY HERE
GIA COUTURE AND PERNILLE TEISBAEK
Dark brown sandals
£295
BUY HERE
Kurt Geiger Orson Tween Chunky Sandals, £149
BUY HERE
Arizona Love Trekky Choux Bandana-trimmed sandals, £120
BUY HERE
Dr Marten's Voss Quad Sandals, £99
BUY HERE
Office Succeed Toe Thong Mule Sandals, £49
BUY HERE
Mango Platform Sandals With Knot, £49.99
BUY HERE
Boden Philomena Colourblock Sandals, £80
BUY HERE
Jil Sander Padded Nappa Leather Flatform Slides, £530
BUY HERE
Ganni Nylon Hiking Sandal, £265
BUY HERE
Birkenstock x Toogood The Beachcomber Padded Leather Sandals, £400
BUY HERE
Bottega Veneta Nappa Lagoon Chain and Leather Sandals, £845
BUY HERE
Suicoke DEPA-V2 Velcro-strap Sandals, £165
BUY HERE
Arket Chunky Leather Sandals, £150
BUY HERE
Atelier by Vagabond Juno Platform Sandals, £145
BUY HERE
Mango Denim Cotton Sandals, £49.99
BUY HERE
Ugg La Shores Sandals, £85
BUY HERE
Teva Hurricane Xlt2 Sandals, £65
BUY HERE
Vagabond Shoemakers Courteney 2 Strap Sandals, £90
BUY HERE
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