It's My Dream to Own Hermès's Oran Sandals—9 Affordable Alts I'm Considering in the Meantime

Ask any fashion person who has an eye for elevated things and they're tell you there's one sandal style they're really coveting this season. Transcending the trends like no other, Hermès's Oran sandals retain their elegant edge and cult-buy status season after season.
With a simple design that sees the slides set on a flat base with an elegant strap detail woven at the front, the shoe strikes the balance of refined yet relaxed, creating a sophisticated sandal that stylish people adore. With a wide and devote fan base—it's harder to count the influencers that don't own a pair than is it to count the ones that do—the chic sandal is firmly cemented as a summer favourite.
At this point, it should be fairly clear that I'm coveting a pair myself, but the £610 price tag means that I have a bit of saving to do before I can officially call them my own. As such I've spent some time scouring the internet to identify some of the alternative styles that can help me get the look this season and act as a placeholder until I own the real deal.
As the Hermès Oran sandal is one of the most iconic styles on the market, certain brands have created homages of their own. In a wide range of colours, these trending iterations call upon the same iconic silhouette, including the flat design and simple strap detailing, as the original pairs.
Whilst you can't match Hermès's colour offering (the Oran sandals come in an astounding 42 different shades), quality, or, indeed, legacy, this season's alternatives cover all of the classic bases including blacks, browns and whites and the occasional pop of colour.
If you too dream of owning a pair of Hermès's Oran sandals one day, but want to look elegant in the meantime, read on to discover the alternatives that are currently on the market.
SHOP HERMÈS'S ORAN SANDALS:
SHOP FAVOURITE ORAN-INSPIRED SANDALS:
These raffia flats will style so well with a white cotton skirt or relaxed light-wash jeans.
This rich chocolate brown colour this taking off this season.
Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.
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