These Are the Best Summer Sandals of 2025—From High Street Finds to Designer Favourites
The ultimate summer sandals guide

Penny Goldstone
Warmer days are here, meaning now is the perfect time to invest in a pair of summer sandals. Luckily, we've scoured the web to bring you the pairs worth investing in for the season ahead, straight from the experts on the Marie Claire fashion team. Interested? Just keep scrolling.
There is a style to suit everyone this season, from the maximalist to the minimalist. The latter will rejoice at the news that the elevated Grecian sandal is still very much in style, but this year is making way for fresh gladiator sandals like you've never seen them before, according to Roger Vivier.
The maximalists amongst us will also love 'ugly' sandals (hello Chanel dad sandals), and this season we continue to embrace the classic fisherman sandal à la Yuhan Wang.
Easy slip-on sandals are a trend we can all get on board with. An extension of the perfect occasionwear dress, they are pretty much what it says on the tin: a go-with-everything sandal that - while simple - works hard to pull your outfit together. Think paired-back strappy heels or minimalist sandals.
Feminine heels were everywhere on the catwalk, and this season, it's all about metallic shades, volume at the heel, and a sleek harmony between maxi and minimalism. Additionally, if you aren't keen on heels, fret not. The last few seasons have cemented the flat shoe as the shoe to live in. From slides (hi Chloé and Gucci) and monochrome mules (Proenza Schouler and Bottega Veneta) to barely-there straps (Porte & Paire and Aquazzura) and even chic flip flops (The Row has that covered), this trend is anything but boring, though the comfort factor is undeniable.
The best summer sandals to buy now
Scroll down to start shopping our edit of the best summer sandals to buy now. We've handpicked each of these styles from brands that we love and taken everything into account, such as the style, colour, quality and comfort factor. We've also included a range of high-street and designer options, to give you some guidance whatever your budget.
Best minimalist sandals
Best Grecian sandals
Best summer slides
Best fisherman sandals
Best evening sandals
Channel the butter yellow trend with these gorgeous Gucci heels.
Best strappy sandals
Best mule sandals
Best knee high gladiator sandals
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Sofia Piza is the Fashion Writer at Marie Claire UK. With extensive experience and a degree in Fashion Journalism, she covers runway trends, shopping picks, celebrity fashion, and industry news.
Throughout her career, Sofia's work has ranged from in-depth interviews with industry experts and high-profile celebrities to creative production for editorial cover shoots and red-carpet coverage. Born in Mexico and raised in five countries, Sofia's multicultural upbringing has fed into her interest in international markets, leading her fashion week coverage across London, Milan, Paris, New York, and Copenhagen.
When she's not sourcing inspiration from social media, you will find Sofia anywhere from a local vintage market to busy central London streets, people watching to make sure she brings you the latest trends, from the best denim pieces to the must-have investment bags- the possibilities are endless.
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