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Sizzling Summer Shoes 2025: Ultimate Style Guide

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The British summer is famously unpredictable. One minute you’re sunbathing in sandals, the next you’re reaching for boots against the rain. Embrace the “British Summer” look! We’ve curated a list of essential summer shoes. These styles will complement your summer dress or even a waterproof poncho!

ESPADRILLES

Espadrilles are back in a big way for 2025! Fashion insiders, top bloggers, and even office workers are embracing this trend. Available in wedges, flats, and countless colors, they’re a summer footwear essential. Espadrilles offer a relaxed, beachy vibe and are incredibly comfortable. Not a fan of heels? They’re the perfect way to instantly add a spring/summer touch to any outfit, no pedicure or heels required. Check out some of our favorite styles, from classic Chanel and Tory Burch designs to budget-friendly high street options.

Top 5 Wedge Espadrilles

CARVELA Scalt espadrille wedges RRP £99 Now £50 from Shoeaholics.com

HEAD OVER HEELS by DUNE Kalmia Black Espadrille Wedge £50 from ASOS.com

TORY BURCH Canvas and leather wedge sandals RRP £200 Now £100 from TheOutnet.com

RIVER ISLAND Braided Espadrille Wedge £50 from ASOS.com

MISS KG Pauline Espadrille Wedges RRP £65 Now only £45 from ASOS.com

Top 5 Flat Espadrilles

SOPHIA WEBSTER Juana leather-trimmed jacquard espadrilles £195 from Net-a-porter.com

LONDON REBEL Espadrille Sandal with Ankle strap RRP £45 Now £21.99 from Shoeaholics.com

KG KURT GEIGER Silver flat espadrille sandals RRP £85.00 Now £19.99 from Shoeaholics.com

CARVELA KURT GEIGER Silver Flat Espadrille Sneakers £89 from Topshop.com

TOPSHOP KANGA Ankle-Tie Espadrille £42 from Topshop.com

Shoeaholics.com (Kurt Geiger Outlet), ASOS, The Outnet, and Topshop. Discover your perfect pair today!

FLAT SANDALS

Flat sandals are a summer essential. They’re incredibly versatile and effortlessly pair with any outfit. Combining style and comfort, they’re a clear winner. Flat sandals can also be dressed up with embellishments or metallic finishes. Remember to prep your feet for sandal season! Whether you prefer embellished, metallic, or sporty styles, we have the perfect pair for you.

Top 5 Embellished flat sandals

Leather Jewel Tie Leg Sandals £25.00 from ASOS.com”>Leather embellished jewel sandals

ASOS Leather Jewel Tie Leg Sandals £25.00 from ASOS.com
Blush Snake Studded Gladiator Sandals £69.00 from ASOS.com “>Dune blush embellished flat sandals

Leather Jewel Tie Leg Sandals £25.00 from ASOS.com”>

Blush Snake Studded Gladiator Sandals £69.00 from ASOS.com “>
DUNE Blush Snake Studded Gladiator Sandals £69.00 from ASOS.com
DELIGHT Embellished flat sandals RRP £49.00 Now £19.00 from shoeaholics.com “>Miss KG embellished flat sandals

Blush Snake Studded Gladiator Sandals £69.00 from ASOS.com “>

DELIGHT Embellished flat sandals RRP £49.00 Now £19.00 from shoeaholics.com “>
MISS KG DELIGHT Embellished flat sandals RRP £49.00 Now £19.00 from shoeaholics.com
BLAKE embellished sandals RRP £95.00 Now £29.99 from shoeaholics.com “>Carvela flat embellished sandals

DELIGHT Embellished flat sandals RRP £49.00 Now £19.00 from shoeaholics.com “>

BLAKE embellished sandals RRP £95.00 Now £29.99 from shoeaholics.com “>
CARVELA BLAKE embellished sandals RRP £95.00 Now £29.99 from shoeaholics.com
Strappy sandals with gem detail £29.99 from Zara.com “>Zara flat embellished sandals

BLAKE embellished sandals RRP £95.00 Now £29.99 from shoeaholics.com “>

Strappy sandals with gem detail £29.99 from Zara.com “>
ZARA Strappy sandals with gem detail £29.99 from Zara.com

Strappy sandals with gem detail £29.99 from Zara.com “>

BLOCK HEELS

2025 is the year of iconic returns! The beloved ’90s block heel is back, ready to elevate your summer shoe collection. We adore espadrilles and flat sandals for their comfort, but sometimes a little heel is essential. Heels that don’t hurt? That’s a major win!
Block heels are quickly becoming Instagram’s hottest trend, perfect with culottes, bare legs, or a chic summer dress. Let me share some of my favorite block heel styles with you. Enjoy!

Top 5 Mules

Block heel mule sandals £40 from asos.com “>ASOS Mint green block heel mules

ASOS Block heel mule sandals £40 from asos.com
Pointed Mule sandals £30 from asos.com “>ASOS pointed mule sandals

Block heel mule sandals £40 from asos.com “>

Pointed Mule sandals £30 from asos.com “>
ASOS Pointed Mule sandals £30 from asos.com
Rachel Chunky Heeled Leather Mules RRP £135.00 Now £86.00 from asos.com “>Miista chunky heeled leather mules

Pointed Mule sandals £30 from asos.com “>

Rachel Chunky Heeled Leather Mules RRP £135.00 Now £86.00 from asos.com “>
MIISTA Rachel Chunky Heeled Leather Mules RRP £135.00 Now £86.00 from asos.com
Suede mule sandals £52 from topshop.com “>Topshop yellow suede mule sandals

Rachel Chunky Heeled Leather Mules RRP £135.00 Now £86.00 from asos.com “>

Suede mule sandals £52 from topshop.com “>
TOPSHOP Suede mule sandals £52 from topshop.com
SIERRA tan mule slingbacks RRP £100.00 Now £29.99 from shoeaholics.com “>Carvela tan mule block heel slingback sandals

Suede mule sandals £52 from topshop.com “>

SIERRA tan mule slingbacks RRP £100.00 Now £29.99 from shoeaholics.com “>
CARVELA SIERRA tan mule slingbacks RRP £100.00 Now £29.99 from shoeaholics.com

SIERRA tan mule slingbacks RRP £100.00 Now £29.99 from shoeaholics.com “>

WEDGES

Sunshine calls for wedges! Some might call them “anti-man shoes,” but who cares? No summer wardrobe is complete without a pair. Wedges are easy to walk in and visually slim thicker ankles. They look fantastic with maxi dresses or flowing skirts, creating a balanced silhouette.

Top 5 Summer wedges

Maygan Black Wedge Sandals £50.00 from asos.com “>Aldo black wedge sandals

ALDO Maygan Black Wedge Sandals £50.00 from asos.com
TALENT Tie Leg Wedge Sandals £32.00 from asos.com “>ASOS Black tie wedge sandals

Maygan Black Wedge Sandals £50.00 from asos.com “>

TALENT Tie Leg Wedge Sandals £32.00 from asos.com “>
ASOS TALENT Tie Leg Wedge Sandals £32.00 from asos.com
Henley Suede Flatform Sandal £167.00 from asos.com “>Sam Edelman nude suede wedge sandal

TALENT Tie Leg Wedge Sandals £32.00 from asos.com “>

Henley Suede Flatform Sandal £167.00 from asos.com “>
SAM EDELMAN Henley Suede Flatform Sandal £167.00 from asos.com
Gralia T-Bar Wedge With Rope Detail £45.00 from asos.com “>Call it Spring from ASOS nudge t-bar wedge sandals

Henley Suede Flatform Sandal £167.00 from asos.com “>

Gralia T-Bar Wedge With Rope Detail £45.00 from asos.com “>
CALL IT SPRING Gralia T-Bar Wedge With Rope Detail £45.00 from asos.com
Black wedge sandal RRP £170.00 Now £59.99 from Shoeaholics.com “>Michael Michael Kors black wedge sandal

Gralia T-Bar Wedge With Rope Detail £45.00 from asos.com “>

Black wedge sandal RRP £170.00 Now £59.99 from Shoeaholics.com “>
MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS Black wedge sandal RRP £170.00 Now £59.99 from Shoeaholics.com

Black wedge sandal RRP £170.00 Now £59.99 from Shoeaholics.com “>

TRAINERS

Trainers are the must-have fashion shoe right now. They’re quickly becoming the go-to footwear for any outfit. They’re a fantastic way to master the business-casual look. Plus, they can dress down elegant dresses, making your entire wardrobe versatile for day and night. The styling options are limitless! At Alexie, we adore the luxurious, minimalist trainer. You can never own too many white trainers!

Top 5 Luxe leather lace up trainers

red tab flatform trainer white £25.00 from missguided.co.uk”>Misguided white lace up trainers with red tab

MISSGUIDED red tab flatform trainer white £25.00 from missguided.co.uk
White Low Top Trainers £125 from Kurtgeiger.com “>Michael Michael Kors white low top trainers

red tab flatform trainer white £25.00 from missguided.co.uk”>

White Low Top Trainers £125 from Kurtgeiger.com “>
MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS White Low Top Trainers £125 from Kurtgeiger.com
B.Elite Trainers £70.00 from topshop.com”>Diadora white leather lace up trainers

White Low Top Trainers £125 from Kurtgeiger.com “>

B.Elite Trainers £70.00 from topshop.com”>
DIADORA B.Elite Trainers £70.00 from topshop.com
Adriana plaque-detailed textured-leather sneakers £260 from net-a-porter.com “>Acne studios white leather sneakers

B.Elite Trainers £70.00 from topshop.com”>

Adriana plaque-detailed textured-leather sneakers £260 from net-a-porter.com “>
ACNE STUDIOS Adriana plaque-detailed textured-leather sneakers £260 from net-a-porter.com
+ Raf Simons Stan Smith perforated leather sneakers £225 from net-a-porter.com “>Adidas originals leather stan smith trainers

Adriana plaque-detailed textured-leather sneakers £260 from net-a-porter.com “>

+ Raf Simons Stan Smith perforated leather sneakers £225 from net-a-porter.com “>
ADIDAS ORIGINALS + Raf Simons Stan Smith perforated leather sneakers £225 from net-a-porter.com

+ Raf Simons Stan Smith perforated leather sneakers £225 from net-a-porter.com “>

Top 5 Slider trainers

Classic Black Slip On Trainers £47.00 from asos.com “>Vans black slip on trainers

VANS Classic Black Slip On Trainers £47.00 from asos.com
Elwood luxury trainer with patent croc £75 from finerylondon.com “>Finery London luxury slip on trainer in patent croc

Classic Black Slip On Trainers £47.00 from asos.com “>

Elwood luxury trainer with patent croc £75 from finerylondon.com “>
FINERY LONDON Elwood luxury trainer with patent croc £75 from finerylondon.com
Grey Flatform slip on trainers £120.00 from kudrtgeiger.com”>KG Kurt Geiger grey slip on flatform trainers

Elwood luxury trainer with patent croc £75 from finerylondon.com “>

Grey Flatform slip on trainers £120.00 from kudrtgeiger.com”>
KG KURT GEIGER Grey Flatform slip on trainers £120.00 from kudrtgeiger.com
TIGA Silver Skater Trainer £20.00 from topshop.com “>Topshop silver slip on trainers

Grey Flatform slip on trainers £120.00 from kudrtgeiger.com”>

TIGA Silver Skater Trainer £20.00 from topshop.com “>
TOPSHOP TIGA Silver Skater Trainer £20.00 from topshop.com
White lace slip on trainers RRP £90.00 Now £39.00 from shoeaholics.com “>ASH White lace slip on trainers

TIGA Silver Skater Trainer £20.00 from topshop.com “>

White lace slip on trainers RRP £90.00 Now £39.00 from shoeaholics.com “>
ASH White lace slip on trainers RRP £90.00 Now £39.00 from shoeaholics.com

White lace slip on trainers RRP £90.00 Now £39.00 from shoeaholics.com “>

ANKLE BOOTS

Ankle boots are often seen as the perfect fall/winter footwear. However, they’re incredibly versatile for year-round wear. They’re a fantastic way to transition any outfit between seasons. Styling is key! They perfectly complement summer dresses and denim shorts. For a summery vibe, choose lighter tan colors, suede materials, or cut-out styles to truly master the ankle boot trend.

Top 5 Tan ankle boots

Stitched suede ankle boots £142 from theoutnet.com Original price £355″>Marc by Marc Jacobs suede tan ankle boots

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Stitched suede ankle boots £142 from theoutnet.com Original price £355
Tan ankle boots RRP £129.00 Now £65.00 from shoeaholics.com “>Nine West tan ankle boots

Stitched suede ankle boots £142 from theoutnet.com Original price £355″>

Tan ankle boots RRP £129.00 Now £65.00 from shoeaholics.com “>
NINE WEST Tan ankle boots RRP £129.00 Now £65.00 from shoeaholics.com
Tan brown ankle boots RRP £75.00 Now £49.00 from shoeaholics.com “>Miss KG tan brown ankle boots

Tan ankle boots RRP £129.00 Now £65.00 from shoeaholics.com “>

Tan brown ankle boots RRP £75.00 Now £49.00 from shoeaholics.com “>
MISS KG Tan brown ankle boots RRP £75.00 Now £49.00 from shoeaholics.com
Brown tan ankle boots RRP £150.00 Now £39.00 from shoeaholics.com “>Carvela brown tan ankle boots

Tan brown ankle boots RRP £75.00 Now £49.00 from shoeaholics.com “>

Brown tan ankle boots RRP £150.00 Now £39.00 from shoeaholics.com “>
CARVELA Brown tan ankle boots RRP £150.00 Now £39.00 from shoeaholics.com
Tan Suede Chelsea Boots £47 from office.co.uk”>Office tan suede chelsea boots

Brown tan ankle boots RRP £150.00 Now £39.00 from shoeaholics.com “>

Tan Suede Chelsea Boots £47 from office.co.uk”>
OFFICE Tan Suede Chelsea Boots £47 from office.co.uk

Tan Suede Chelsea Boots £47 from office.co.uk”>

Top 5 Tassle ankle boots

Embroidered tassel ankle boots tan £25 from missguided.co.uk”>Missguided embroided tan ankle boots

MISSGUIDED Embroidered tassel ankle boots tan £25 from missguided.co.uk
Tassel front ankle boots tan £35 from missguided.co.uk”>Missguided tassel tan ankle boots

Embroidered tassel ankle boots tan £25 from missguided.co.uk”>

Tassel front ankle boots tan £35 from missguided.co.uk”>
MISSGUIDED Tassel front ankle boots tan £35 from missguided.co.uk
Suede tassel ankle boots RRP £100.00 Now £29.99 from shoeaholics.com “>Firetrap tassel ankle boots

Tassel front ankle boots tan £35 from missguided.co.uk”>

Suede tassel ankle boots RRP £100.00 Now £29.99 from shoeaholics.com “>
FIRETRAP Suede tassel ankle boots RRP £100.00 Now £29.99 from shoeaholics.com
Suzie Tan Tassel Suede Ankle Boots £65.00 from asos.com “>Faith tan tassel suede ankle boots

Suede tassel ankle boots RRP £100.00 Now £29.99 from shoeaholics.com “>

Suzie Tan Tassel Suede Ankle Boots £65.00 from asos.com “>
FAITH Suzie Tan Tassel Suede Ankle Boots £65.00 from asos.com
ATLAS Suede Fringe Boots £48.00 from asos.com “>ASOS Atlas tan suede fringe ankle boots

Suzie Tan Tassel Suede Ankle Boots £65.00 from asos.com “>

ATLAS Suede Fringe Boots £48.00 from asos.com “>
ASOS ATLAS Suede Fringe Boots £48.00 from asos.com

ATLAS Suede Fringe Boots £48.00 from asos.com “>

Top 5 Cut out ankle boots

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