Sandals stopped being a fashion choice around the time German tourists adopted them as a uniform. Like the bulky cargo shorts guys from Düsseldorf often pair them with, sandals are a victim of their own design. Sturdy and breezy, they make perfect sense when you’re strolling over sun-scorched pavements. 

Birkenstock Mayari Cross Strap Sandal

The classic Birkenstock has endured since the 1960s. And for good reason; the cork sole is flexible and the straps minimalist, but effective. Unlike your yoga teacher’s favourite sandals, the Mayari’s straps wrap around your big toe. Which keeps your look from veering too classic.

Available at Birkenstock, priced £59.95.

Hudson Matto Woven Leather Sandal

If you’re wary of going foot full-frontal, this Hudson sandal-loafer hybrid lets you dip a mostly covered toe. The woven leather adds texture, which means they play nice with more rugged (and rather warmer) fabrics. 

Available at ASOS, priced £80.

Adidas Adilette Textured Rubber Slides

Practical, easy to pack and last season’s most unexpected trend, pool sliders are your newest holiday essential – and no-one does them better than the Three Stripes.

Available at Mr Porter, priced £25.

Mango Buckle Leather Sandals

Crafted in Spain from 100 per cent bovine leather and featuring a traction rubber sole, these Mango sandals will quickly become your new wear-anywhere summer shoe.

Available at Mango, priced £39.99.

Kurt Geiger London Kalil Navy Sandals

Kurt Geiger has given the traditional thong sandal a modern twist by reproducing it in navy leather complete with a sporty white rubber outsole. Slip them on with everything in your warm-weather wardrobe, from linen trousers to jersey shorts.

Available at Kurt Geiger, priced £135.

ALDO Turoc Sandals

ALDO butches up the classic sling back by subbing out flimsy straps for wide leather versions, with their brown colouring meaning they’re a shoo-in for teaming with both selvedge denim and light neutral chinos.

Available at ALDO, priced £65.