Sandal Weather Is Coming—You Bet I'm Buying This Designer-Looking Zara Pair

Sandal weather is coming! I know this winter chill may feel like a never-ending story, but sunshine is on the horizon—and I'm not just saying that in the generic "summer will happen at some point" kind of way; I genuinely checked my weather app this morning and the mercury is set to hit the high teens next week.
Suddenly, it doesn't seem so ridiculous to share a pair of sandals with you in earnest. Especially not when the style in question is an extremely expensive-looking pair of Zara suede sandals, which I'm convinced will sell out before the weekend, let alone before summer.
My reasoning? Well, they've already sold out once. In fact, I got one of those glorious "back in stock" notifications for these sandals in my inbox only this morning and proceeded to quickly snap them up. So, I thought I'd do you all a solid and share the love sharpish, and whilst it might seem mad for a pair of sandals to be on back order in the early days of March, it makes total sense when you consider a few things.
First, we've already reported that suede flip-flops are set to be the most-worn style of summer 2025, and those in the know are clearly getting ahead on this trend so they can start wearing theirs with jeans in the coming weeks. And then there's the sandals themselves. Incredibly chic and designer-coded, they come in the perfect tone of light beige (it's giving Loro Piana), with a sculptural metal embellishment that wouldn't look out of place in an old Celine collection.
Whilst their price tag sits under £40, another zero on the end could easily be justified. Sometimes, the high street skimps on materials to offer a cheaper product, and it's something I always check before recommending an affordable buy. These, however, have a 100% leather upper, insole and lining, so I feel confident they have a lot of wear in them, and the real leather should soften and mould to your feet to avoid dreaded blisters.
I haven't bought new sandals in a few years because I own a classic black leather A.Emery pair that go with everything (and are so comfy), but I think a suede style like this will really add something different to my warm-weather outfits. I can imagine them looking really expensive paired with everything from white linen to dark denim and even those summery pops of colour and prints. I also like that they feel very relevant for 2025 (the year of suede!) but classic enough that I know I'll look forward to pulling them out for at least the next few summers as well.
If, like me, you're completely sold on Zara's new suede sandals, keep scrolling to shop them whilst they're still in stock. I've also added links to a few other lovely pairs of suede sandals I've seen recently.
Shop Zara's Expensive-Looking Suede Sandals:
Shop More Suede Sandals:
I'm so impressed with this Marks and Spencer pair. Like Zara, the brand's best sandals tend to sell out before summer.
Still on every fashion person's wish list for summer.
You can never get hold of suede Birkenstock Arizonas in the summer, but they've just had a fresh restock in all colours.
Fisherman sandals are set to be popular again for 2025.

Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her top-selling column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working for Who What Wear UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily interned at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she managed the fashion team and travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.
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