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Chunky Sole Sandalses That Earn Their Place in the Rack WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK Men's Crocs Stomp Clog Sandals, Dark Iris E Jump to section ↓

$89.99 WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK

Flat Sandalses That Punch Above Their Price STUARTS LONDON Birkenstock Arizona Suede Leather Sandals - Taupe . Jump to section ↓

$42.00 STUARTS LONDON

Mule Sandalses That Don't Wreck Your Feet HOKA_UK HOKA Ora Primo EXT Recovery Sandals Sandals in Black, Size . Jump to section ↓

$115.00 HOKA_UK

Strappy Sandalses That Earn Their Place in the Rack LA REDOUTE UK Kids Strappy Leather Sandals Jump to section ↓

$19.99 LA REDOUTE UK

The Platform Sandalses Worth Owning PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Silver Snake Strappy Platform Heeled Sandals Jump to section ↓

$13.25 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

The Sporty Sandalses Worth Owning STANDOUT Hydra Trek Sandals Jump to section ↓

$74.95 STANDOUT

Toe Post Sandalses That Earn Their Place in the Rack MONSOON Laidback London Heron Beaded Leather Sandals Pink Jump to section ↓

$63.75 MONSOON

Chunky Sole Sandalses That Earn Their Place in the Rack

Most men treat sandals as an afterthought and their feet tell the story. Flip flops that belong at a pool, or nothing at all. The chunky sole sandal has spent a few years now earning serious credibility and we think the hesitation around them is largely unfounded. A well constructed sandal with real sole depth looks considered rather than casual, and that distinction matters when you are wearing them somewhere that is not a beach. The ones we have pulled together here work with shorts, with wide leg trousers, with linen in summer. The sole does the heavy lifting visually, so the upper needs to be clean and the leather needs to be worth looking at. Strap quality is where a lot of options fall down. Too thin and the whole thing reads cheap regardless of what you paid. We have been strict about that. These are sandals that look like a decision rather than a default.

WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK Men's Crocs Stomp Clog Sandals, Dark Iris E $89.99 WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK

LA REDOUTE UK Leather Chunky Sandals $62.04 LA REDOUTE UK

LA REDOUTE UK Liverpool Chunky Leather Sandals $119.99 LA REDOUTE UK

LA REDOUTE UK Chunky Wedge Sandals $45.49 LA REDOUTE UK

SCHUH schuh Tennessee Leather Sandals in Black $26.99 SCHUH

WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK Men's Crocs Stomp Clog Sandals, Chalk E $89.99 WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK

SCHUH Clarks Originals Crepe Slide Sandals in Black $29.99 SCHUH

OFFICE_SHOES Teva Mens Hurricane T Sandals M Black $70.00 OFFICE_SHOES

WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK Men's Crocs Stomp Clog Sandals, Black E $89.99 WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK

LA REDOUTE UK Isaure Leather Sandals with Chunky Heel $109.99 LA REDOUTE UK

SCHUH schuh Tuscany Chunky Sandals in Black $22.99 SCHUH

OFFICE_SHOES Dr. Martens Marlowe Hearts II Kids Sandals Black Lucido Nebula Glitter, Youth $60.00 OFFICE_SHOES

Flat Sandalses That Punch Above Their Price

Most men spend too much on sandals they barely wear or too little on ones that fall apart before August. The flat sandal market is full of both extremes. What we've been looking for is the middle ground where construction is actually taken seriously, where the footbed has real support, and where the leather or material ages well rather than just giving up. Good sandals do not need to announce themselves. A clean silhouette, decent straps, and a sole with some grip is really all you need to see you through everything from a city weekend to a week somewhere warmer. We've been particularly focused on options where the quality to price ratio makes you feel like you got away with something. Some of these will surprise you at their price point. None of them will embarrass you wearing them. That is the standard we hold everything in here to and these cleared it comfortably.

STUARTS LONDON Birkenstock Arizona Suede Leather Sandals - Taupe . $42.00 STUARTS LONDON

SNEAKIN UK Sandals Pikolinos Nijar $66.94 SNEAKIN UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Brown leather flip-flop sandals $240.50 THE_DOUBLE_F

SCHUH BIBI LOU Alexia Mule Sandals in Burgundy $89.99 SCHUH

SAVANNAHS_UK Paper straw black flat sandals $396.00 SAVANNAHS_UK

SCHUH schuh Trisha Mule Sandals in Black $10.99 SCHUH

SPARTOO.CO.UK John Galliano SAND men's Flat sandals in Black $226.95 SPARTOO.CO.UK

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Xy London 'edith' Diamante Holiday Flat Sandals With Square Toe In Metallic Gold $29.99 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

PUBLIC_DESIRE_UK_ Radiance White Buckle Trim Flat Sandals $5.00 PUBLIC_DESIRE_UK_

SCHUH Crocs Classic Animal Ballet Sandals in Brown & Black $50.00 SCHUH

BLUE VANILLA Gold Buckle Flat Sandals - CAMEL $26.00 BLUE VANILLA

SNEAKIN UK Leather sandals Ryłko Bon $60.29 SNEAKIN UK

Mule Sandalses That Don't Wreck Your Feet

Most warm weather footwear for men sits somewhere between forgettable and actively uncomfortable, and the mule sandal has historically suffered from both problems at once. Too casual to look considered, too flimsy to wear for more than an hour without your feet paying for it later. We've been looking specifically at options that solve the structural side of things first, because a sandal that looks good but destroys your arches by lunchtime is not a sandal worth recommending. The ones here have proper footbeds, materials that don't turn hostile in heat, and a silhouette that works with linen trousers, shorts, or even a relaxed pair of chinos. Leather is our preference where possible. It moulds, it breathes, it ages better than anything synthetic ever will. We've also kept an eye on sole thickness because that's where a lot of otherwise decent options fall down completely. These are the ones we'd actually wear somewhere that matters.

HOKA_UK HOKA Ora Primo EXT Recovery Sandals Sandals in Black, Size . $115.00 HOKA_UK

STANDOUT Solsbury Mule Sandals $79.95 STANDOUT

HOKA_UK HOKA Ora Primo EXT Recovery Sandals Sandals in Squid InkSquid Ink, Size $115.00 HOKA_UK

WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK Mens Wide Fit Grunwald F Mule Sandals, Black . E $109.99 WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK

SNEAKIN UK Leather Velcro Sandals TBS Jonatan $44.26 SNEAKIN UK

HOKA_UK HOKA Ora Primo EXT Recovery Sandals Sandals in SesameSesame, Size $115.00 HOKA_UK

WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK Mens Wide Fit Grunwald F Mule Sandals, Black E $109.99 WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK

HOKA_UK HOKA Ora Primo EXT Recovery Sandals Sandals in BlackWalnut, Size $115.00 HOKA_UK

SNEAKIN UK Sandals Birkenstock Boston LEOI $84.44 SNEAKIN UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Havaianas ESPADRILLE MULE ECO men's Flip flops Sandals Shoes in Black $30.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

SCHUH Dr. Martens Zebzag Mule Sandals in Print $89.99 SCHUH

SCHUH JUJU JELLIES Dani Mule Sandals in Clear $20.00 SCHUH

Strappy Sandalses That Earn Their Place in the Rack

Most men treat sandals as an afterthought, grabbing whatever's nearest when summer arrives and then wondering why the rest of the outfit falls apart below the ankle. Strappy sandals in particular have a reputation for looking borrowed from someone else's wardrobe, which is fair when the construction is poor and the leather is thin enough to crack by August. The ones worth owning are different. Good strap placement, substantial footbed, leather that actually improves with wear rather than giving up after a fortnight. We've been looking specifically at styles that work with tailored shorts as well as something more relaxed, because the best sandal does both without asking you to overthink it. There is a real skill in making something this minimal feel considered rather than lazy. These selections manage it. If you've written off strappy sandals before, we'd suggest the problem was the sandal rather than the category.

LA REDOUTE UK Kids Strappy Leather Sandals $19.99 LA REDOUTE UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Azia metallic silver sandals $464.75 THE_DOUBLE_F

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Rust Twist Strappy Round Toe Heeled Sandals $10.40 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

LA REDOUTE UK Kids Strappy Sandals $13.99 LA REDOUTE UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Gold PU Round Toe Strappy Mid Block Heel Sandals $18.20 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

GODDIVA Strappy High Heeled Sandals - Nude by Goddiva $55.00 GODDIVA

MONSOON Della Strappy Wedge Sandals Ivory $65.00 MONSOON

LA REDOUTE UK Kids Strappy Leopard Print Leather Sandals $27.99 LA REDOUTE UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Black Satin Strappy High Heeled Sandals $19.60 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

SCHUH TOMS Sicily Sandals in Brown $35.99 SCHUH

MONSOON Strappy Block Heel Sandals Ivory $32.50 MONSOON

LA REDOUTE UK Leather Plaited Strappy Sandals with Flat Heel $21.00 LA REDOUTE UK

The Platform Sandalses Worth Owning

There is a version of the platform sandal that belongs to a bad decade and we are not interested in that version. What we are interested in is the current crop of elevated sandals that add genuine height and visual weight to a summer outfit without tipping into costume. The distinction matters. A flat sandal can look like an afterthought. A well designed platform grounds a look, slows it down, and makes even simple separates read as considered. We have been paying particular attention to how these work with wide leg trousers and longer shorts, both of which benefit from a shoe with some presence underfoot. Sole construction is what separates the ones worth owning from the ones that will hurt by lunchtime. Leather straps with proper adjustability, a sole that is thick without being clumsy, and proportions that make sense from the ground up. These are the sandals that have actually thought about the foot wearing them.

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Silver Snake Strappy Platform Heeled Sandals $13.25 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

LA REDOUTE UK Leather Platform Sandals $50.00 LA REDOUTE UK

SCHUH TOMS ABBY SANDAL Sandals in Print $39.99 SCHUH

MONSOON Dafne Espadrille Platform Sandals Tan $55.00 MONSOON

SCHUH Steve Madden Throwback Sandals in Pink $44.99 SCHUH

LA REDOUTE UK Mattison Platform Sandals in Athena Leather $119.99 LA REDOUTE UK

SCHUH Steve Madden Missile Sandals in Black $64.99 SCHUH

SCHUH BIRKENSTOCK Arizona Chunky Sandals in Black $105.00 SCHUH

SNEAKIN UK Sandals Nae Vegan Shoes Davu $74.74 SNEAKIN UK

LA REDOUTE UK Dorina Leather Platform Sandals $67.99 LA REDOUTE UK

MILANOO_UK Metallic Sexy Sandals Platform Peep Toe Bow Buckle Detail Sandal Shoes $45.18 MILANOO_UK

MILANOO_UK Black Sexy Sandals High Heel Platform Open Toe Ankle Strap Sandal Shoes $49.85 MILANOO_UK

The Sporty Sandalses Worth Owning

The gap between the beach and the rest of your summer has never been smaller, and your footwear needs to catch up. Sporty sandals have moved well past their awkward phase. The right pair now works at a rooftop bar, on a city walk, or anywhere the heat makes closed shoes feel like a bad decision. What separates the ones worth wearing from the ones you regret at the checkout is construction and proportion. A sole with real grip and thickness, straps that stay put without cutting in, and a silhouette that looks considered rather than accidental. We have been particularly drawn to styles that work with shorts and with longer trousers equally well, because versatility is where the value actually sits. Some lean technical, some lean closer to a classic slide with better bones. All of them are sandals we would actually leave the house in. Summer dressing is already difficult enough without your shoes letting the whole thing down.

STANDOUT Hydra Trek Sandals $74.95 STANDOUT

SCHUH Crocs White & Navy Crocband Clog Junior Sandals $35.99 SCHUH

SCHUH Crocs Grey & Navy Crocband Clog Junior Sandals $35.99 SCHUH

SNEAKIN UK Velcro sandals Endurance Toopin $21.19 SNEAKIN UK

SNEAKIN UK Velcro sandals Endurance Posh $24.22 SNEAKIN UK

MONSOON Woden Mary Suede Sporty Sandals Ivory $75.00 MONSOON

OFFICE_SHOES Birkenstock Mens Honolulu Toe Thong Sandals M Black, . $40.00 OFFICE_SHOES

SNEAKIN UK Sandals FitFlop Freeway™ III $74.48 SNEAKIN UK

WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK Men's Crocs Crocband Clog Sandals, Navy E $89.99 WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK

WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK Men's Wide Fit Skechers Motley SD Kontra Sandals, Brown E $89.99 WIDE_FIT_SHOES_UK

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Moshulu 'aire' Adventure Sandals In Indigo $68.00 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Pavers Touch-Fastening Toe Post Sandals In Coral $24.99 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

Toe Post Sandalses That Earn Their Place in the Rack

Most men treat the toe post sandal as a last resort. Something grabbed on the way out to the beach, chosen for the price rather than the look, and forgotten in the boot room by September. We think that's the wrong approach entirely. A well made toe post sandal in good leather, with proper foot bed shaping and a sole that doesn't look like it came off a flip flop, is a genuinely useful thing to own. It works with linen trousers on holiday, with shorts somewhere that isn't trying too hard, and with that off duty register that gets harder to dress well the warmer the weather gets. The difference between one that looks considered and one that looks accidental comes down to the leather quality, the strap width, and whether the construction holds up after a week of actual wear. These are the ones we'd pack without hesitation.

MONSOON Laidback London Heron Beaded Leather Sandals Pink $63.75 MONSOON