The cult buy: Grandad sandals

Fan of the ‘ugly’ sneaker? Then you’ll be thrilled to know that when the heat makes a full shoe impossible, there’s now a suitably divisive style you can slip on instead. Say hello to the ‘grandad’ sandal: notable for its functional design, your dilemma is whether to opt for hiking styles (championed by Prada and Dries Van Noten) or what can best be described as a utilitarian flatform (courtesy of 3.1 Phillip Lim). They’re the footwear equivalent of Marmite – you’ll either love them or hate them. If you fall into the former camp, pair yours with everything from SS19’s must-have slip skirt to straight-leg jeans and even louche suiting. If you fall into the latter… We think you’ll change your mind.