White sandals are a timeless summer shoe – these are the best to buy now

White sandals are big for summer

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White sandals are a timeless summer shoe – these are the best to buy now

By Naomi May

Updated 4 years ago

Say bye bye to black and ta-ta to tan for this summer; it’s all about the white sandal.

There are your run-of-the-mill shoes and then there are shoes, namely those belonging to the perennial family which, time after time, year after year, can be hoisted out from the dusty corners of our wardrobes and used to complete a variety of outfits.

That midi dress you’ve struggled with knowing how to style? Just add white sandals! Those wide-legged white flares that you’ve been drowning in without a clue? Just add white sandals! You get where this is going. Essentially, white sandals are the sum of any style equation you could ever possibly think of.  

There’s not a set style that comes up trumps – although the chunky, fisherman and strappy varieties are particularly hot for this summer – the only rule is to keep your white sandals just that: white. Which means steering clear of wearing them to that dusty pub garden or throwing them on for that lazy, and in turn drunken, afternoon in the park (see: grass stains).

Simply keep yours as crisp as the day you first bought them, pair them with a sun-kissed glow and off you go! These are the best styles to shop now.    

Reiss Kali white wedges

Reiss Kali white wedges

These chic and refined wedges are almost as chic and refined as the brains behind them, influencer Debora Rose, whose inaugural collection with Reiss is brimming with monochromatic basics that you’ll be sorry you didn’t snap up.

Shop Reiss x Debora Rosa Kali white wedges, £165

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Cotton-On Ashlea fisherman sandals

Cotton-On Ashlea fisherman sandals

Fisherman sandals are the comfort-first style that the fashion set are loving this summer, thanks to The Row. Wear them with smocked mini dresses or kick flare jeans for ultimate retro-inspired style points.

Shop Cotton-On Ashlea fisherman sandals, £25

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Jigsaw Ava leather sandals

Jigsaw Ava leather sandals

A timeless and minimalist take on the white sandal trend comes by way of these slightly flatformed shoes. Wear with floaty dresses to really make them pop.

Shop Jigsaw Ava leather sandals, £110

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Grenson Flora sandals

Grenson Flora sandals

Grenson is the purveyor of stellar sandals, and the proof is in the pudding; these crisp white sandals are crying out to be debuted on your feet this summer.

Shop Grenson Flora sandals at Flannels, £180

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Birkenstock Arizona sandals

Birkenstock Arizona sandals

A classic for a reason, the Birkenstock Arizonas are a fashion favourite thanks to their universality. Wear with big and baggy jeans for perfect back-to-office vibes.

Shop Birkenstock Arizona sandals, £60

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& Other Stories strappy leather heeled sandals

& Other Stories strappy leather heeled sandals

If you prefer a slight heel on your sandals, then look to these & Other Stories block-heeled strappy sandals which’ll look lovely with a sun-kissed glow.

Shop & Other Stories strappy leather heeled sandals, £51

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Camper Oruga Up white sandals

Camper Oruga Up white sandals

Bring your slinkiest slip dress out of hibernation and throw it on with these chunky and amazing sandals. 

Shop Camper Oruga Up white sandals, £68

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Hush Puppies white Kylie mule sandal

Hush Puppies white Kylie mule sandal

Cool, calm and collected in a shoe; these classic ivory slide-ons are the perfect summer sandal. Don’t believe us? Just try them.

Shop Hush Puppies white Kylie mule sandal, £60

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