There's nothing new about a footbed sandal or sliders, they're just getting sleeker and suitable for the office and after dark. If you avoid the soles with exaggerated deep treads, you're looking at shoes we can all do business with and that will make the difference. It comes in many guises ranging from footbed two straps to gladiator styles, only this time with extra padding.Īnd although some are heavy duty, most are available in streamlined foot-flattering versions.

Walking past a parade of shops in London yesterday, I noticed that Ba&Sh - a brand known for its floaty boho dresses and rock-chick suede boots - had 'Look at our Chunky Sandals' painted on the window in giant letters, and that's because this summer even dreamy rock chicks need a pair.īlack and solid sounds the opposite of summery - and in some ways that's the point: the Chunky Black Sandal has just the right amount of toughness to counterbalance floral dresses and pretty colours and make them wearable for everyday just the right amount of edge to sharpen up trousers and ankle-grazing skirts, and just the right degree of support, plus aeration, to make it a pleasure to wear in warm weather. Gigi Hadid in the front row of a Valentino show in 2019. There's nothing new about a footbed sandal or sliders, they're just getting sleeker and suitable for the office and after darkįeel free to wear it with a midi dress or trousers, khakis or an LBD - it's what will give any of the above 2023 attitude.

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