The coolest shoes for summer? Easy to answer: sandals!
While we aren’t brave enough to free our legs from our trousers quite yet, let alone start getting our toes out- this is, in fact, the best time to go sandal shopping. It’s never a good idea to try and find new sandals in July, as you’ll be able to sweep up the best summer shoes now by beating the crowds. To help you decide on the one pair you’re going to buy this summer, we’ve rounded up 2018’s key sandal trends.
1. Woven Sandals
Last year’s raffia tote trend has made it into footwear, so prepare to see plenty of woven and raffia sandals on and off the beach.
2. Square-Toe Sandals
This sandal trend might be a bit niche, but once you spot it, you’ll notice it in plenty of new-in sections. Several pairs of sandals even look like the front of the toes have been cut off (but we love a strong square toe).
3. Goya Sliders
You might not have heard of Goya sandals, but the slingback sandals with the distinctive silhouette have already emerged as the sandal style of 2018.
4. Strappy Sandals
This is another sandal trend that started last summer and is back for another year—the general rule here is the more straps the better.
5. “Dad” Sandals
This year, Chanel wants you to swap your “dad” trainers for “dad” sandals when you hit the beach—the chunkier and more practical the better.
6. Pastel Sandals
This is the year of pastels, and the color trend extends to everything, including our sandals. Many of the coolest sandals come in this buttery yellow shade.
7. Over-the-Top Embellishments
More is more when it comes to your sandals this summer—whether you play with an elaborate clasp or a sculptural out-there heel.
Which pair are you thinking of wearing this summer? We know—there are just so many good ones to choose from.
