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These Are The Sandals You Need To Buy For Summer 2023

It's all about fishermans, flip-flops, and super-strappy gladiator sandals this summer.

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The sun is officially out folks. Ok, ok, we'll probably have more rain and chilly spells, this is Britain after all. But if you're prepping your wardrobe for the hotter days, and need an excellent pair of comfy, breezy sandals to whip out as soon as the clouds disperse, look no further.

Whether you're scheduled for a holiday staycation this year, or you're jetting off to a designer hotel abroad, a new pair of summer sandals are never not worth investing in.

Sandals are said to be the eldest and most commonly found shoe form world wide. Throughout history they were often thought to be the simplest form of shoe and therefore have been found in almost every culture worldwide.

Fast forward to 2023 and we find the easiest way to learn what sandals styles are in is by seeing what cult brand The Row have available. Famed for reintroducing the fashion world to flip-flops back in 2018, the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen-helmed brand really nails a great summer shoe. Looking to their offerings it's clear fisherman and flip-flop (or 'thong' sandals are still very much in. They also seem to have an emphasis on very minimal, strappy sandals this season, sometimes moving into gladiator sandal territory. Very good to know.

So whether your idea of the best sandals is investing in classic Birkenstocks or everyone's fave multicolour Sleepers, in this round up we've got you covered. We've selected the cream of the crop and encourage you to indulge yourself, as we all wait patiently for summer to arrive.

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Sleepers Slim Flip Flops

Slim Flip Flops
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Sleepers Slim Flip Flops

£29 at Stories

Made from natural rubber, tapped in Sri Lanka using Fairly Traded processes, these more eco-friendly flip-fop options work just as well off the beach as on it. We're going to pair ours with shirting for the office in a classic 'wrong shoe' move.

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The Row Fisherman woven leather sandals

Fisherman woven leather sandals
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The Row Fisherman woven leather sandals

A true cult purchase, these The Row fisherman sandals are some of the most versatile shoes out there. Pair with socks when the weather dampens, or your favourite Issey Miyake dress come holiday.

3

Arket Leather Strap Sandals

Leather Strap Sandals
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Arket Leather Strap Sandals

£129

Super strappy sandals feel like the shoe of the summer to us, and Arket's iteration seem like a great investment.

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4

Emme Parsons Laurie metal toe-ring & leather sandals

Laurie metal toe-ring & leather sandals
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Emme Parsons Laurie metal toe-ring & leather sandals

Featuring an in-built metal toe ring, Emme Parsons sandals perfectly combine minimalism with a free spirited vibe.

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Toast Fracap Ola Sandals

Fracap Ola Sandals
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Toast Fracap Ola Sandals

Coming in multiple colours, Toast's own fisherman sandals tick all of our boxes.

6

JW Anderson Anchor leather thong sandals

Anchor leather thong sandals
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JW Anderson Anchor leather thong sandals

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In a delightful olive green, JW Anderson's leather flip flop sandals are another great choice to be dressed up or down.

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7

Ancient Greek Sandals Spetses Thong

Spetses Thong
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Ancient Greek Sandals Spetses Thong

£225

From Lucy Williams' new collaboration with Ancient Greek Sandals, the Spetses Thong's design (urgh, that cork bottom, so cool) is one we'll treasure for many holidays to come.

8

Loro Piana Trani leather sandals

Trani leather sandals
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Loro Piana Trani leather sandals

The asymmetric and sleek design on these make them a great formal, but flat, sandal.

9

Mango Buckle leather sandals

Buckle leather sandals
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Mango Buckle leather sandals

Tell us these don't look more expensive than they are. Well done Mango.

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10

Gabriela Hearst Gia slingback leather sandals

Gia slingback leather sandals
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Gabriela Hearst Gia slingback leather sandals

How incredibly chic are these Gia sandals from Gabriela Hearst? Plus, that slingback design means they'll be a lot comfier than other flip-flop styles.

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H&M Gladiator flip-flops

Gladiator flip-flops
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H&M Gladiator flip-flops

These are less than £15 and ticking so many of our shoe of 2023 boxes.

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Loewe Ease embellished leather flip flops

Ease embellished leather flip flops
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Loewe Ease embellished leather flip flops

Make an impact in these Loewe logo leather sandals.

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13

The Row Beach wraparound suede sandals

Beach wraparound suede sandals
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The Row Beach wraparound suede sandals

We had to put another The Row pair on here, because look! Made from the softest of suede we're dreaming of wearing these on a hot island somewhere.

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Teva Original Universal

Original Universal
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Teva Original Universal

A classic for a reason, we love Tevas dressed up.

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A.Emery Leather Spargi Sandals

Leather Spargi Sandals
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A.Emery Leather Spargi Sandals

A fantastic, polished leather sandal for last a lifetime.

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16

Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed

Arizona Soft Footbed
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Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed

Just because everyone's obsessed with Boston Clogs doesn't mean you need to ignore the stalwart that is the Arizona - these babies will work hard in your wardrobe, we promise.

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Hereu Ancora woven leather sandals

Ancora woven leather sandals
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Hereu Ancora woven leather sandals

Hereu make delightfully crafted shoes, and their woven leather sandals are no different.

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