Sandals, Slides, & Sneakers to Shop this Spring
As the days are warming up, the latest footwear releases are giving us so many more reasons to get excited about spring. This spring find your perfect fit sandals, slides, and sneakers so, whether you are kicking it at home or heading outdoors, you’ll always be comfortable and on-trend.
It is time for you to update your wardrobe with comfortable and breathable shoes that are easy to slip on while still being enduringly stylish. Whether you wear your sandals, slides, or sneakers with athleisure basics, cropped jeans and a T-shirt, or a light spring dress, these stylish and versatile shoes can take you from the beach straight to the boardroom.
Here are our picks for the best sandals, slides, and sneakers to invest in for the warmer seasons:
A leather strap sandal
This spring opt for a leather strap sandal with an easy elastic gore for all-day comfort. This type of shoe can take you from the office to the beach. Whether you’re in jeans, a bikini or a linen pantsuit, your choice of footwear can go a long way to finishing off your casual summer outfits.
The Ugg Emily square-toe slide offers an innovative Imprint by Ugg footbed with three layers of cushioning, making it the perfect fit for spring. Pair them with midi dresses or your favourite jeans.
Made in Brazil, Umzee offers South Africans a new take on casual footwear this summer. Umzee founder Tsele Khoabane-Lepono initially started the brand as a way of sharing her unique shoe style with her friends and corporate circles in 2013, now all South Africans can get in on the action. Add a pop of colour to a neutral outfit with the Umzee Metallic pink flat sandals (R1,950). Boasting a leather insole, lining and sole, these sandals are hot to trot!
Summer slippers
Not just for winter, slippers can offer comfort all year round. To ensure your feet don’t get too hot and bothered, invest in an ultra-comfortable pair of summer slippers.
For when you’re relaxing at home, Ugg’s Fluff Yeah sliders (R1,999) have soft sheepskin wraps and a plush band, while a lightweight platform keeps it airy.
Easy slides
Nothing says effortless chic quite like a pair of slides. If you’re after comfortable shoes that are bang-on trend for the summer season, then you can’t go wrong with a pair of slides.
If you are still on the fence about Crocs, then we have the perfect summer option that may just change your mind. Ideal for the lady who is still not completely convinced, the all-new Crocs ladies Brooklyn Sandals are too beautiful to ignore. Effortless style, superior all-day comfort and ultimate wardrobe versatility come together in the new Crocs Brooklyn Collection. Available in a variety of heel heights and sophisticated yet simple silhouettes, each wedge features Crocs’ comfortable LiteRide foam technology inside.
Summer sneakers
Sneakers are still a hot trend for the spring/summer season, so when you’re not rocking sandals and slides, you will be stepping out in style in a comfortable pair of casual sneakers. Pair them with jeans, a summer dress, or shorts this summer and be hot to trot!
The new Puma Extent sneaker merges technical smarts with trendy design to form a street smart sneaker that is ultra-comfortable. The layered upper of this new design is inspired by the brand’s long-distance running shoes, while the midsole features Puma’s Nitro foam technology. Forged at the intersection of performance and style, the Puma Extent is a street-tech sneaker that is underpinned by advanced foam cushioning. The Puma Extent will be available from 18 October at a retail price of R2,899.
We love the Ugg Dinale Coconut Milk Leather (R2,099). The Dinale is a go-anywhere sneaker that effortlessly pairs with your favourite denim and casual dresses. Featuring a flexible leather silhouette with refined butt-seam stitching, its lightweight rubber cupsole and cushioned foam footbed offer a smooth ride for all-day wear.