Suddenly, Everyone in Fashion Is Wearing These Expensive-Looking Sandals With Jeans, Dresses and Skirts
I've searched through hundreds of pairs to bring you the very best suede sandals for every budget, from high-street heroes to styles worth investing in.
At long last, open-toe season is well and truly here. If you haven't already it’s time to get your pedicure booked in and make way for your sandals, which, I'm sure we all agree, are the ultimate go-to shoe choice when compiling a summer-ready ensemble. Whether you style them with jeans and a tee or a floaty dress, sandals are arguably one of the most versatile types of footwear going.
And while strappy sandals and slides will always be in fashion, this year, though, there's a new style taking over: suede sandals. The suede trend has captured every style devotees hearts since autumn of 2024 and I certainly don’t anticipate it going anywhere any time soon. And whilst suede has always been in, it’s true that it is having a particularly big moment right now. From blazers to bags, it's taken the fashion world by storm with its chic, timeless appeal and ability to look expensive-looking, even if you're shopping on a budget, like I am.
Plenty of Instagram's best-dressed have already picked up on the suede sandal movement, wearing them with stovepipe jeans and tailored trousers during the sunny days we've had so far this year. Fast becoming one of the most sophisticated wardrobe staples for summer, they're the easiest way to elevate an outfit and give it a more polished, sleek finish. In fact, I guarantee they'll be one of summer 2026's biggest shoe trends.
So, with that in mind, I've done the hard work for you and rounded up the best suede sandals for every budget.
The Best Suede Sandals for Summer 2026
1. The Best Suede Sandals Under £150:
These M&S sandals are a some of the most expensive-looking I've seen this season.
The warm, chocolate hue makes this pair.
The style of the season...
Toe-ring sandals pair so well with skirts and straight-leg jeans.
These Free People sandals went straight in my basket.
This chic style also comes in black.
The Birkenstock Arizona are a cult classic.
The contrasting buckles make this Vagabond pair.
The cushioned footbed is a nice touch.
The Best Suede Sandals Under £300:
The perfect strappy sandal, the A.Emery Jalen are a Who What Wear UK editors favourite.
These are simply stunning.
If '90s minimalism is more your style, the A.Emery Imara is your match made in heaven.
The contrast between the woven footbed and suede straps truly elevates this pair.
With a fringed finish, pair these with white denim Bermuda shorts and a striped shirt for a casual look.
The asymmetric finish will inject some edge into your look.
These would pair so well with a shirred dress and raffia tote.
Designed for additional support, the sculptural sandals look just as chic on the foot as off.
As elegant and chic as the French women who wear it, this multi-strapped sandal is a fashion persons favourite.
The Best Suede Sandals Over £350:
These have such a timeless appeal.
A sleek, minimalist style to wear year after year.
Toteme are perfect for a minimalist feel.
So sleek.
This pair would go with so many different outfits.
A dopamine inducing style.
Delicate draped straps interlinked with the decorative gold logo makes such an impact.
A minimalist dream, the embossed logon on the front makes this pair.
Simple, stylish and so so stunning.
