You will know by now that delicate, dainty shoes are very much back – which is fabulous, until you want to cover some serious ground. In real life, worn for 10,000 steps a day, a mesh slipper will collapse faster than a soufflé in the MasterChef kitchen. With that in mind, a more practical shoe is also needed in the summer footwear arsenal: one that can withstand a walking tour of the Acropolis or bargain-hunting in the summer sales.
The good news is that fashion and practicality are no longer mutually exclusive. In fact, there is a wealth of stylish options that will serve you well. The bad news? We need to move on from white trainers. Instead, a structured sandal is your friend; from Birkenstocks to fisherman sandals, seek out something with a supportive, comfortable footbed, and straps that keep the foot well in place.