Everyone needs a pair of metallic sandals in their summer wardrobe - shop the 7 best trending styles now
Super versatile and easily dressed up or down, this major fashion trend can be worn with everything from linen trousers to lace trim satin shorts. While the item might be synonymous with Spring/Summer, certain iterations can be worn all-year-round (we're thinking of platform or strappy styles that work oh so well for dressing up at night).
Of course, you don't need to limit yourself to just one pair of metallic sandals. After all, 'metallic' spans a range of colours (from silver to gold to copper and beyond) and sandals come in a range of styles. This summer, we're especially spoiled for weather-appropriate footwear, with wedge sandals and gladiator sandals making a comeback.
So, with so many different metallic sandals to choose from, we've done the hard bit for you: curating an edit of the best trending metallic sandal styles rn, alongside a selection of high street metallic sandals to add to basket now...
Flat sandals are majorly chic, just think of the iconic Oran sandal by Hermes (which we've conveniently found a dupe for, btw). In materials like leather, the sandal flat can provide a touch of elegance to a summer outfit while on hols, as well as add a touch of cool to an evening outfit. When in a metallic hue, the vibe can easily go from day to night, given the trending nature of the style. A flat sandal in silver or gold is a nice spin on a classic, and a good way to add a lil something extra to a simple outfit.
Who doesn't love a double strap sandal? These slides (popularised by Birkenstock) easily slip on and are generally suuuuper comfy, providing a necessary break to anyone who's used to pounding the pavement in heeled styles. Working well for your daily commute, as well as poolside lounging and a foray into town, a double trap metallic sandal works equally well with a skirt as linen trousers, though they do tend to veer on the informal side.
We're very here for the resurgence of late aughts/early 2010s style, and all the boho chic this throwback has brought with it. This includes gladiator sandals, a type of sandal which features multiple straps, some of which go up beyond the ankle and even ascend to the knee, resembling the sandals worn by the Romans way back when. When you add a metallic colourway to a pair of gladiators, they automatically take on a more contemporary feel, and can be worn with shorts at a festival or with a long maxi skirt for major boho vibes.
Strappy sandals can encompass multiple styles, but what we're really talking about here is the kind of open-toed shoe with a strap across the base of the toes and another at the ankle, often with a platform sole or a heel. These are all-season shoes, working v well for accompanying an evening wear outfit for a night of dancing. Silver or gold, especially, gives a touch of glamour and versatility, while pushing the style into the evening wear space. Rock with a short dress or skirt, long gown, or even jeans and a nice top.
Another throwback style we can't stop thinking about, wedge sandals have a distinctive heel which slopes up vertically from the toes up to the heel, creating a block beneath the foot. They're traditionally more comfy than a pair of heels or stilettos, while still giving some height. In sandal form, wedges can span espadrilles (which feature esparto rope on the heel, as well as canvas for the body of the shoe) as well as cork-heeled iterations, and generally have an open toe. Metallic spins on the trend work well for more of an evening wear vibe, and work well with monochrome fits in black or white. Often, a wedge can bring a bit of elevation to a pair of flowing trousers, or a mini skirt.
We simply adore a mule sandal: a type of shoe that slips on, without a back, and often features a kitten heel. This type of shoe works well for more formal occasions like getting drinks, cocktail party vibes, as well as even a day at the office. We recommend wearing with tailored trousers or a midi skirt for work, and rocking a skirt or mini dress for cocktails, with tailored shorts providing a good day-to-night transition.
Platform sandals are great at providing height alongside a degree of comfort, and work well for beach or poolside holidays, smartening up a bikini/swimming cozzie and cover-up combo to no end. They also work so well for summer activities like barbecues or garden parties, especially when worn with a midi dress or midi skirt.
So, there you have it: your guide to the top, trending metallic sandals rn!
Megan Wallace (they/them) is Cosmopolitan UK's Former Sex and Relationships Editor covering sexual pleasure, sex toys, LGBTQIA+ identity, dating and romance. They have covered sexuality and relationships for over five years and are the founder of the PULP zine, which publishes essays on culture and sex. In their spare time, they can be found exploring the London kink scene and planning dates on Feeld.
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