So it looks like sandal weather is officially here, if the heatwave reports are anything to go by.
Just in time, Urban Outfitters have brought us these studded gladiator sandals. By London Rebel they feature studs, jewels, beads, riveting and buckles - maybe slightly inspired by Balmain's famous heels methinks?
Get them here for £40 to give a rock edge to your floral dresses, or just team them with shorts and a tee for simple summer cool.
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Ah tan and coral...the two shades we just can't get enough of in the summer. This shoe's got both of them, and in beatifully balanced harmony, too. The gladiator strapping adds a touch of glam, and don't forget that the style is fantastic for keeping you upright in those daringly high heels! Pop them on with your favourite shorts or a floaty summer skirt, and you'll be the belle of the barbeque!
I think these shoes are great value for such an outrageously on-trend style: they're £70 at Shoe Shop.
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I love this sophisticated, two-tone high sandal by Moda in Pelle. The trendy platform makes it an ideal shoe for the summer, while the soft leather should keep your feet from expiring as you scoot about in the heat.
If you're as taken with the shoe as I am, the good news is that it's part of a sale currently on at shoe-shop.co.uk where you'll also find bargains galore from Poetic License, Ravel, Red or Dead and more. This pair and their yellow counterpart have had £20 shaved off and are now on sale at £60.
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I saw these just as I was about to fall asleep and they jolted me awake. Bright aren't they?
The shoe has a multi coloured floral wedge heel with a cobalt blue satin peep toe upper. I think I've typed this sentence a million times now but...they'd be great for summer!
They would be stunning worn with a nice dress, or a pair of dark jeans... or some nice denim shorts. Or anything really, as long as its simple enough to cope with the bright pattern. Get them from Oli for £65.
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Topshop really aren't letting the Louis Vuitton 'Spicy' sandal love die, are they? The high street really make the most of a trend before we get bored of it - which is good for us because then we get lots of nice designer-alike shoes!
With the same coloured snakeskin (effect) and beads, the 'Levi' Strippy Tribal Sandal, bears more then a passing resemblance to the 'Primal' voodoo sandals - and the 'Fatal' Beaded Sandals after that - originally inspired by the 'Spicy'.
Are you keeping up? Good.
Made from leather, these come in two colourways; this rather nice black and purple, and red. If you want, they're £70.
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These shoes are possibly a case of you'll either love 'em or hate 'em, thanks to their uber-trendy fringing and wedge heel - two opinion dividers of the highest order. Personally, I'm quite a fan, but that's probably because they fit right in with my festival shoe criteria, with the added bonus of having a little bit of height thrown in thanks to the two inch wedge (frankly, I need all the help I can get!)
They are made from suede, have an attractive T-bar shape with side cutouts and a zip closure at the back. You can pick them up for $138 from Free People.
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So nautical is back in vogue for this summer, just like it was last summer, and the one before it...
If you want a way to channel it without going down the obvious anchor print and stripes route, these wedges from Dolce and Gabbana would be perfect.
Understatedly sea-themed, the front is made of natural white rope and is pulled into a t bar strap, while the 4 inch wedge heel has a rope finish. Get them from Farfetch for £314.
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