As someone who would always wear heels to the office (with a pack of Compeed in my bag at the ready), walking with shooting pains in my soles was something I got used to. Thankfully, though, I waved goodbye to those days long ago, and now, I couldn't even contemplate teetering around in the highest of heels—even if they did elevate my outfits (quite literally). With so many of the best (read: comfiest) shoe trends being in the form of Mary Janes, ballet pumps and sandals, there are so many options I now prefer much more than 5 inch-plus heels.
And with a depleted tolerance for uncomfortable shoes, when it comes to heels, I'm turning my attention to low-heel sandals this summer. I'm talking two inches on average.
Be it a block heel or a kitten, mid-heel sandals are an easy way to transform a pair of jeans or complete a wedding guest look without having to worry about your feet hurting throughout the day.
And seeing as I've been on the hunt for the chicest pairs for myself, I thought I'd share my findings with you, too. Keep scrolling to shop the best low-heel sandals this season has to offer.
SHOP THE BEST LOW-HEEL SANDALS:
The perfect go-with-everything guest shoe.
These also come in cream and black, but I vote for chocolate brown.
Firmly on my to-buy list.
The next cult shoe, trust me!
I'll always appreciate that M&S does half sizes.
For the minimalists.
Very Carrie Bradshaw.
This chocolate brown pair is just so chic.
Just add baggy jeans and a vest.
A classic.
These also come in black.
We all need to embrace dopamine dressing right now.
I would wear these with a white linen dress and basket bag.
Try with capri pants.
How cute are the bows on this pair?
The detachable flower detail is so pretty.
Everyone will ask where you got these from.
A chic way to tick off the butter yellow trend.
These will liven up any outfit.
These will go hand-in-hand with denim.
Yes, you read that right... £20!
Silver shoes are still key this season.
Believe me, these are as comfy as they look.
Say hello to your new favourite wedding guest shoes.
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Not Suede, Not Strappy—The Unexpected Style That’s Just Been Crowned Summer’s Chicest SandalIt has Jennifer Lawrence's seal of approval.
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Make Way, Make Way: These 7 “It” Sandals Are the Most Sought After of Summer 2025Start off the season on the right foot.
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Alexa Chung Just Found a New Sandal Trend That Makes "Boring" Black Skirts Feel So FreshMy black skirts are grateful.
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These High Street Sandals Already Sold Out Once—Now They're Back in a New Elevated ShadeI won't miss out again.
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Aged 35 or 56—Jennifer Aniston's Timeless Jeans-and-Sandals Pairing Always WorksAn enduring combo.
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Fashion People Have Worn These Low-Key, Affordable Sandals For Decades to Make Their Outfits Look CoolFlip-flop lovers, this one's for you.
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Sorry Birkenstock Bostons, This Is the Chic Sandal Stylish People Are Wearing Instead Right NowLife’s better in sandals.
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Jeans Don't Always Cut It—The Elegant Trouser-and-Shoe Combination Fashion People Are Wearing RNTake a page out of Hailey Bieber's style book.
