Sandals

The first warm morning of the year always catches us out: the sun is up, the coat stays home, and suddenly every pair of shoes feels too heavy. Our women's sandals are for that moment and the long summer that follows: flat styles for city pavements and wedges for garden parties, pretty enough to show off and chosen for days when you are on your feet.

Women's sandals for town, holidays and long summer days

A sandal has very little to hold your foot in place, so the straps do all the work. That is why this collection of ladies sandals includes styles with a buckle at the ankle, a crossover strap at the front or an adjustable fastening, alongside easy slides and slingbacks for the days when you want to slip something on and go. You will find flat sandals with a neat, simple line, wedge sandals that give you height on a wider base, a few platforms and a handful of strappy heeled styles for evenings out. Most pairs come in UK sizes and each lists its own sizes.

Colours lean towards the ones that go with everything, black, white, beige and brown, with blues, pinks, reds and a little gold and silver for the days when your feet can be the brightest thing in the room.

Women's sandals with wedges, flats and heels

Wedge sandals earn their place in every summer case: you get the lift of a heel with the steadiness of a flat, which makes them easy to wear on grass, gravel and cobbles. Flat sandals are the everyday choice, the pair you pack for a city break and forget you are wearing. Heeled and block heel sandals finish a summer dress beautifully, and a low, wide heel keeps you comfortable well past dessert.

Sandals and dresses belong together. Our midi and maxi dresses were made for warm evenings, and for the beach or the pool, our swimwear completes the holiday case. If you are after closed styles for cooler days, the rest of our women's shoes are a click away.

How to choose comfortable sandals for women

Look at the straps first. A strap across the ankle or a T-strap keeps the sandal with you as you walk, where a single band across the toes asks your toes to grip. Then check the sole: a little height at the heel, even on a flat sandal, often feels kinder over a long day than a sole that is completely flat. Finally, think about where you will wear them. Wedges and flat sandals cope with uneven ground; slim heels are best kept for the restaurant.

Feet swell a little in the heat and towards the evening, so check your size then, and order a little ahead of your holiday: our shipping policy sets out how long delivery takes.

Your questions about our sandals

Which sandals are easiest to walk in?

Flat sandals and wedge sandals with a strap around the ankle are the easiest to walk in, because the strap holds your foot and the wider base keeps you steady.

When should I order sandals for a holiday?

Allow at least three weeks. Orders are packed in 24 to 48 hours and delivered in 8 to 15 days, usually 9 to 17 days door to door.

Can I return sandals that don't fit?

Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to tell us, then another 14 days to send them back. Try them on indoors and keep them clean and unworn outside. Our returns policy explains each step.

Summer in Britain is short and never quite on schedule. Have the sandals ready, and you will be first out of the door when it arrives.