Lifestyle | Fashion The Evening Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Dressing your feet for summer is one of the trickiest seasonal conundrums.
The thrill of a new leather sandal can be swiftly dampened by a blister. Similarly, the sight of a colleague’s unkempt toes in a slider will put you off your Pret sandwich. I worry about showing too much skin in town, mostly due to the grime and changeable weather.
A filthy, rain soaked foot is never chic. Here are five trend-led thoughts which offer an update for those in search of something beyond an Arizona Birkenstock..
. At a recent fashion show I noted that fellow front row-ers were tapping their feet in kitten heeled flip flops . The key here is for a chunky thong — the flimsier styles, which you may recall from Noughties fashion mistakes past, aren’t quite right.
The sturdiness is part of the point. Dear Frances has a great pair, as does Arket , which come in a soft buttery hue which will work with everything. Flis sandal, £450, uk.
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Thanks be to The Row and its plastic cage shoes, jellies are making a sticky comeback. If you’re game, Ancient Greek Sandals have multiple options, the flat ballerina style Iro are fun and come in lots of popping colours. There are also gladiator styles, here I am g.
