5 Summer Footwear Styles To Free Your Feet

We’ve still got a considerable amount of the summer to enjoy on these shores, so the opportunities to perfect your warm weather wardrobe are still plentiful. The importance of getting your footwear right in this climate simply cannot be overstated, both in terms of practicality and personal style. From sandals and slides to clogs and espadrilles, the message of our latest seasonal edit couldn’t be clearer: it’s time to free your feet from the heat! Here are 5 summer footwear highlights that you won’t want to ignore for your wardrobe rotation.

Valentino Garavani Brown VLogo Slide Sandals

If you’re looking for the ultimate in sophistication with your footwear choices this summer, it can only really be Valentino that gets your top pick. Our featured VLogo Slide Sandal is a typically classy number, with smooth, supple leathers and bold hardware detailing that give it such a distinguished appeal. It’s undoubtedly one of the smartest options in our sandal showcase and will work harmoniously with smart-casual outfit ensembles for summertime occasions.

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Christian Louboutin Nanou Max Black Espadrilles

You just can’t beat a good espadrille for kicking back and basking in the summer sun. Where the Nanou Max Black Espadrille has most of the competition beat in this regard, however, is in the seamless fusing of its ultra-luxe spirit and effortless appeal. Very rarely do you see a coming together of two contrasting styles, but our featured espadrille is cool, calm and collected and looks damn good all the while. A lot of that can be attributed to the meticulous tonal embroidery that gives an almost regal feel to such a casual archetype.

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Saint Laurent Black Sidi Leather Sandals

Saint Laurent’s Sidi Leather Sandals are a shining example of the careful craftsmanship and flair that Anthony Vaccarello exhibits with all his Saint Laurent collections. The intricate basket weaving and layering of the leather body, the jute rope insole for a decidedly grounded feel; it's all in service of giving the wearer the look (and feel) of sartorial excellence that defines the label. Dress this pair up with a pair of tailored bermudas and a button-collar shirt, or down with a colourful bowling shirt and a relaxed pair of ¾-length linens.

Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh Black Arrow Pool Slide Sandals

Off-White is responsible for delivering some of our favourite sliders to flex by the pool and these Arrow Pool Slide Sandals continue that proud tradition. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or partying by it, you really want your sliders to step up and do the talking (especially considering you’re unlikely to be wearing much else!) and our featured pair do exactly that. The raised crossed arrows emblem is a subtle but welcomed touch that quietly and confidently elevates the design and gives it a real sense of personality. All-black means limitless pairing potential, so don’t be afraid to combine them with some wild and wonderful swimmers this vacation season.

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Balenciaga Black Mold Closed Sandals

It wouldn’t be a complete Balenciaga collection without some avant-garde reimagining of a wardrobe staple and that might go a long way to explaining the existence of these featured Mold Closed Sandals. Exactly what staple this particular style is riffing on is a bit of a mystery, but there are certainly elements of the resurgent Crocs shoes within the design, possibly suggesting the evolution of a template that Demna has played with extensively in recent collections. Nonetheless, the aerodynamic design, lightweight construction and notably breathable body make this an instant summer hit.