Dune London lockstockk double strap flat sandals
Buy now £95, Dunelondon.com
At first, I had to question whether I could justify spending just over £100 on a pair of sandals, as I wouldn’t usually consider them an investment shoe, like a pair of boots or heels, for example.
But the main selling point for this pair is they go with quite literally anything: leather-look leggings; a white tee and a blazer; a floaty midi dress; jeans – you name it.
But to get my money’s worth, I was planning on wearing these all summer, so they had to be comfy. Other high street brands, including M&S have already created even cheaper Chanel dupes (£39.50, Marksandspencer.com), but I always find that spending that bit extra on shoes makes a huge difference when it comes to comfort, and that was true of this Dune pair.
The real leather sandals feel comfortable and cushioned, but also sturdy and long-wearing. Ideal to dress up or down, I’ll be wearing these on summer pub crawls and warm Sunday strolls alike.
The quilted leather isn’t too shiny or plastic looking – an effect you can get with cheaper pairs – and the gold hardware feels high quality too.
As I have wide feet, I always appreciate an adjustable element to a shoe, as you can really tailor the fit. The Velcro straps at the back of the sandal help you do just that, but I’d say the fit is quite generous, so size down if you’re between sizes. The chunky nature of this sandal surprisingly makes your feet look smaller, in the same way that chunky trainers make your legs look slimmer. If you’ve got large feet and were unsure as to whether you can pull these off, you’ll be surprised.
I went for the classic black colourway for versatility, but there are three other options to choose from. I’ve got my eye on the neutral tweed design (£95, Dunelondon.com) that would add a smart touch to a casual fit, the colourful fabric style (£95, Dunelondon.com) that will pair well with an all-white ensemble, and the quilted brown colourway (£95, Dunelondon.com) that will compliment most things in my wardrobe.