Best spring/summer shoe trends to buy now

By Rebecca Gonsalves on 12/4/2021

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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