I Have Designer Taste on a High-Street Budget—Here Are 21 Pairs of Summer Shoes I Love
If you've spent any time on Instagram lately, you're probably aware of which designer shoes are dominating the season—The Row's fisherman sandals and Alaia's mesh flats come to mind right off the bat. And while these premium styles are undeniably beautiful, and arguably, worth the investment if you're in a position to splurge, you certainly don't have to spend upwards of £750 to get yourself a great pair of summer shoes.
Confident that this was true, I took to the high street to prove my theory correct, and I did just that. In fact, I found so many chic flat sandals, strappy heels and ballet pumps that I've forgotten all about those pricier pairs.
I was most impressed by five brands in particular, so below, I've highlighted the styles from each that I think deserve your attention. Whether you're in the market for a sleek pair of flip-flops or some elegant going-out heels, you'll find the shoe for you below (and you won't need to part with half your rent to buy them.
Keep scrolling to see the stylish high-street summer shoes you'll want to live in all season long.
1. COS
2. H&M
3. Charles Keith
This is a sandal you can pull out for all kinds of fancy occasions—Friday night cocktails, a wedding… you name it.
4. Arket
5. Vagabond
6. Massimo Dutti
7. M&S
I own the black version, and honestly, I can't rate them highly enough.
Bébhinn Campbell is an Edinburgh-based fashion and lifestyle writer and editor. She started her first blog at age 14 and went on to intern at print and digital publications in Berlin and London, including Dazed Confused and Indie magazine.
A job at a fashion startup took Bébhinn from Ireland to Scotland in 2019, where she now works as a freelance journalist and copywriter covering everything from travel and interiors to styling advice. As a contributor toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Bébhinn always keeps her eyes peeled for emerging trends and looks worth writing about. She prides herself on her ability to cut through the noise and identify solid investment buys, exciting new brands and fresh takes on classic design.
In her spare time, Bébhinn enjoys perusing Edinburgh’s best vintage shops, working through her out-of-control book collection and watching dog reels on Instagram.
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