Believe it or not, sandal weather is fast approaching. Before we know it, we'll be sashaying around wearing a floaty linen dress with bare toes and a basket bag – the dream! Yes we may still be holding onto our winter coats and boots (for now) but we can't help thinking about all the new-season offerings dropping online. It's time to feast your eyes on the high-street's could-be-Chanel sandals. Let us warn you, they're so good, they may create sudden shopping urges.
Chanel first launched the chunky 'dad' sandal in 2019, and the rest, shall we say, is history. Proving to be one of the most popular accessories year after year, these multi-strap sandals have since dropped in a whole host of colours, prints and textures – with each style selling out as quickly as they drop into boutique stores. So much so, the usually £1,200 sandals can fetch over £2,000 (used) on resale sites such as Vestiaire Collective and eBay. The crazy power of Chanel, everyone!
So why are they so popular? The comfy style with instantly recognisable logo practically suits everyone's style. If you're a maximalist, rainbow tie-dye styles may be on the agenda. For the minimalists, there are plain black or white fuss-free styles.
And if you love neutral shades then you may want to invest in the raffia style fashion editors and influences loved last year. Last season, Chanel dropped logo-printed denim styles – and yes, we predict these are already selling out this season, too. Because like swimwear, now is the best time to buy your summer sandals.
If you don't want to spend all your rent on one pair of sandals, high street brands such as ASOS, Dune, LK Bennett, and more offer great alternatives to the designer shoe. Of course, there have been so many designer dupes of this best-selling designer sandal over the years, but these are some of the best we've seen so far. Available in inclusive sizing (from 2-9) and all under £150, we know these will sell as quickly as the OGs.
SHOP: Best Chanel sandal dupes
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