Summer Sandal Trends 2026: Your Guide to the Season’s Key Styles
There is a moment each year when the boots are put away; the days stretch a little longer, and the sandal becomes the shoe you reach without thinking. This summer, the sandal wardrobe is broader than ever. Natural textures, sculpted soles and easy, slip-on shapes sit alongside the elegant heels made for long lunches and warm evenings.
Whether you are dressing for the beach, the city or a summer celebration, our guide explores the key sandal styles of the season and how to wear each one, wherever summer takes you.
Espadrille Wedges
No summer wardrobe is complete without espadrilles. Crafted in Spain on natural jute soles, our espadrilles have long been an Edward Meller signature, and this season they come in more shapes than ever.
For an effortless everyday pair, a low espadrille in tan or off-white pairs easily with linen, denim and summer dresses. For lunches and occasions, an elevated wedge adds height with the comfort of a supportive, even base. Our best-selling MERCEDES returns in its signature elastic crochet, a summer favorite season after season.
Wooden Clogs
The clog continues its return this season, now lighter and more refined than its rustic origins. Set on sculpted soles, this season’s clog-inspired styles bring a touch of seventies ease to summer dressing, with a little lift.
Our KAIA clog slide comes in crinkle patent, a glossy finish that feels unexpected against the natural timber base. Wear the black with tailored shorts and a crisp shirt, or let the merlot add a rich note of colour to neutral summer dressing.
For more height, the REY125 takes the clog silhouette to new heights on a statement platform. Its substantial sole gives the look a bold, modern edge while keeping it grounded and steady, and it pairs beautifully with flowing maxi dresses and wide-leg trousers. Choose off-white or tan for a warm summer finish, or black for evenings.
Elevated Thongs
The humble thong has been reimagined. This season it moves well beyond the beach, with refined leathers, sculpted soles and unexpected details that make it polished enough for the city, lunch and beyond.
Our new TALITA sets a leather thong on a rubber sole, combining the ease of a summer staple with a more considered finish. It comes in classic black, or in zebra and leopard hair for a bold, playful edge. For something a little more striking, the THEA sits on a studded sole, while the TOPAZ’s fine straps and crystal detail make it the thong to wear into the evening.
Prefer a little height? The TESLA60 heeled thong lifts the look on a sculpted, chiseled heel with a clean square toe, minimal and modern from the office to dinner.
Footbed Sandals
Comfort leads the way this summer, and footbed sandals are its easiest expression. These soft, supportive styles are made for long summer days that begin with coffee and end somewhere unexpected.
The TAMSIN pairs a toe thong with a contoured footbed, in black leather or chocolate suede. The TOVIA’s soft knotted strap feels relaxed and refined, while the KIMORA brings a handcrafted touch in embroidered raffia, made for holidays and weekends away. For a more graphic look, the KELLIS and KOLE add a crisp stripe to a classic slide shape.
Heeled Mules and Slides
Easy to slip on and effortlessly polished, heeled mules and slides bring elegance to summer dressing without the fuss of buckles or straps. They take you from long lunches to warm evenings with ease.
For everyday polish, the IRENA60 heeled mule is a refined choice for the office and dinners, in soft taupe suede or classic black. The ILLIA45 brings a woven texture to a low, easy heel, a relaxed summer staple in black or off-white.
As the sun goes down, the ILYANA80 crossover slide in satin adds a soft sheen, in black or a statement red. For a fine, metallic glamour, the VANYA85 strappy slide is the one to wear into the evening, in silver or aged gold.
Find Your Summer Sandal
From jute-soled espadrilles to sculpted clogs, elevated thongs and easy slides, these summer sandals are made for living in. Whatever your plans, there is a pair to take you there.
