The Shoe Every Style-Conscious Girl Will Wear Next Year

Flatform sandals are some of the most divisive shoes out there, along with Ugg boots, Crocs and cowboy boots, but like it or not, they are poised to be the stand-out shoe for spring/summer 2017

The likes of Gucci, Prada and Stella McCartney are championing clompy sandals with a Scary Spice esque sole, and come March we can expect this to be a key style at the likes of Zara and Topshop. Sandals with a three-inch or greater lift might sound like a, well, scary prospect, but trust us, this isn't a trend to immediately dismiss. Fashion week's most stylish faces, including Natasha Goldenberg and Leandra Medine, have already been wearing theirs, selling them to us as a trend to embrace.

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Natasha Goldenberg in her Miu Miu flatforms.

Of course there is one major advantage to a flatform sandal—they can add a couple of inches to your height without sacrificing the comfort of your favourite everyday flat sandals. As for the look to go for, if you are a maximalist, you'll be drawn to the rainbow brights and striped soles seen at Gucci and Miu Miu. But if your vibe is more Kingsland Road, opt for a chunky white or black sandal with a matching sheer sock worn underneath, as seen at Preen. 

If you are going on a New Year trip to the sun or already thinking of your next-season purchases, shop our edit of the best flatform sandals below… 

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Emma Spedding
Freelance Fashion Editor

Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.