Fisherman Sandals Are Every Editor's Favourite Ugly Shoes
If you presumed that the fashion world's strange obsession with 'ugly shoes' had reached its climax with the dad sandal, think again. Fisherman sandals are a firm favourite in every editor's spring-to-summer collection, and for good reason. The ultimate sandal that covers your toes, the fisherman silhouette is a trans-seasonal shoe, offering that little bit more coverage than a flip flop but breezier than your fave loafers.
Once reserved for the hiking-obsessed dads (who, naturally, paired them with socks every damn time) they were adopted by the more style conscious a handful of years ago thanks to, as tends to be the case, the influence of Instagram and our favourite, more pioneering fashion influencers.
Much more sensible to wear to a picnic in the park or window shopping with the girls than heeled sandals, unless you're Carrie Bradshaw, fisherman sandals are the type of shoes that (up until The Row showcased a pair on their SS19 runway and triggered our obsession ever since) were considered ‘uncool’.
From designer options, like this slip-on pair from Gabriela Hearst, or these Italian-made logo ones from Prada that have every influencer in a frenzy, to more affordable designs like Vagabond's square-toe iteration and Schuh's silver design, fisherman sandals are for everyone.
While Birkenstock Bostons, Doc Martens Carlsons and Adidas Sambas are equally as popular for 2023, there's just something about a fisherman sandal. Trust us, if you've not seen them walking the pavements yet, you're not looking hard enough.
Want more footwear? Ballet pumps are also everywhere at the moment, as are all of these summer sandals, mules and fashion trainers. And if you're stuck for where to find shoes online, check out our round up of the best women's shoe brands for everything from Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik to ASOS, Russell & Bromley and more. For more from GLAMOUR UK's Commerce Writer Georgia Trodd, be sure to follow her on Instagram @georgiatrodd.
Find 17 pairs of fisherman sandals below to shop RN.
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