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The onset of (slightly) warmer weather makes us want to get out and about, free our feet from boots and tights and slip into something a little more, well, spring-like.
From pretty pastel lace-ups and paired down, elegant sandals to colour-popping pumps and plimsoles, we think we’ve found flat footwear that will get you through the next few months.
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Show all 10 1 /1010 best shoes for summer 10 best shoes for summer Next Lace Split Sole Ballerinas This spring the rails are awash with splashes of vibrant orange. The colour is the easiest to pull off on accessories. These good-value, lace detail pumps will keep you looking like you’ve got your finger on the fashion pulse, without a designer price tag.
£22, next.co.uk
10 best shoes for summer Lucy Printed Fabric Slingback Flats These colourful, leather-lined slingbacks are a good compromise between ballet shoes and sandals. They’re not cheap, but they’ll last for springs to come.
£248, jcrew.com
10 best shoes for summer Fang double buckle flatform sandals Embrace spring florals with these chunky flatforms with adjustable straps. We think they’re a fun 2014 take on the Birkenstock-inspired pairs you’ll find all over the high street. Also available in white.
£48.00, topshop.com
10 best shoes for summer Aldo Galiallan A pair of pretty Oxford lace-ups with a cut-out detail will look just as good with a summer dress as they will teamed with skinny jeans. Anyone who finds it hard to find shoes that fit take note: Aldo does half sizes. These also come in black or beige.
£30, aldoshoes.com
10 best shoes for summer New Look Daisy print flatform sneakers If you’re looking for a pair for the festival season, these daisy print trainers are a good bet. They’re comfy, you’ll still be able to see the bold print through the mud and the chunky flatform will give you a bit of a height advantage in the crowds. They come in two other floral colour combos or plain black.
£14.99, newlook.com
10 best shoes for summer River Island Light Pink Cross Strap Mule Sandals Buy these chunky cross-strap, pastel pink sandals now to wear with jeans, then when the weather gets a bit warmer they’ll work for the beach or around the pool. They also come in white, blue or silver.
£28, riverisland.com
10 best shoes for summer Clarks Romantic Moon Sandals Clarks makes comfy, on-trend shoes you can wear all day. These silver and white sandals with a cute ankle strap and slimline flatform sole are a prime example. There are also black, nude and gold combos.
£49.99, clarks.co.uk
10 best shoes for summer Office Les Ballet Pink Suede Add a pop of colour to your outfit with these wear-anywhere suede ballerina flats. They’re also available in bright jade or blue.
£54, office.co.uk
10 best shoes for summer Steve Madden Ecentric Pony Hair Flat
10 best shoes for summer Zara Pointy Shoes with Ankle Strap When it’s not quite open-toe weather, these sandals are a good compromise. The neutral taupe colour means they’re super versatile, while the metallic detail on the strap and heel makes them feel dressy enough for a night out if you can’t face heels.
£29,99, zara.com
Verdict:
Zara’s versatile pointy flats, with their gold detailing will work for day and night. New Look’s daisy print trainers are a winner for festival season. And for when the mercury finally goes up – or you head off on holiday – River Island’s pastel mules are an ideal poolside choice.
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1. Next Lace Split Sole Ballerinas, £22
2. Lucy Printed Fabric Slingback Flats, £248
3. Fang double buckle flatform sandals, £48
4. Aldo Galiallan, £30
5. New Look Daisy print flatform sneakers, £14.99
6. River Island Light Pink Cross Strap Mule Sandals, £28
7. Clarks Romantic Moon Sandals, £49.99
8. Office Les Ballet Pink Suede, £54
9. Steve Madden Ecentric Pony Hair Flat, £69
10. Zara Pointy Shoes with Ankle Strap, £29.99
