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If there was ever a time to buy a new pair of sandals, it’s now. With the summer sales in full swing, some of the season’s most coveted styles have been reduced by as much as 70%, making it the perfect opportunity to invest in everything from everyday leather flats to holiday-ready wedges and elegant evening heels.

The tricky part? Separating the genuinely great deals from the thousands of pairs currently sitting in the sale section. A discount doesn’t automatically make something worth buying, and we’ve all experienced the disappointment of ordering a pair that looks chic online but ends up pinching, rubbing or gathering dust in the wardrobe after one wear.

That’s where we come in.

I’ve spent hours combing through the high street’s biggest summer sales to find the pairs that are actually worth adding to your basket. Whether you’re after a timeless leather sandal you’ll wear for years, a comfortable footbed style for sightseeing, an elevated wedge for summer weddings or a trend-led pair featuring this season’s hardware, woven textures and metallic finishes, these are the styles that stood out.

There are brilliant bargains from trusted favourites including H&M, M&S, River Island and New Look, alongside premium brands such as Hush, Mint Velvet, Whistles and Jigsaw, plus designer labels that are rarely discounted. Some of the biggest savings include leather sandals reduced by more than £100, while several of our favourite everyday pairs now cost less than £20.

This season’s biggest sandal trends are all represented too. Fisherman sandals continue to dominate thanks to their effortless, minimalist appeal, while suede footbed styles remain a fashion editor favourite. Toe-loop sandals have cemented themselves as a modern classic, raffia wedges instantly elevate any holiday wardrobe and metallic finishes offer an easy way to dress up even the simplest linen outfit.

One word of warning – the best sale finds rarely stay in stock for long. Sizes disappear quickly, particularly in classic colours like tan, black and chocolate brown, so if you spot a pair you’ve had your eye on all season, now is the time to snap them up.

From £11 high street steals to investment buys with hundreds of pounds off, these are the 53 sandals that earned a place on our list.