All velcro straps and sensible soles, these sandals once favoured practicality above all else. Now, however, they’ve been given the high-fashion treatment by the most venerable names in footwear, from Roger Vivier to Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik, who has swapped heels for moulded soles in a new collaboration with Birkenstock – find them in Shoe Heaven on the Fifth Floor. Perfect for long days exploring new surroundings. 

Combining the height boost of heels with the comfort of flats, platform and flatform sandals never miss the mark. This season’s winners come via Loewe and Prada, who revive the nostalgic jelly-shoe style with stacked soles in candy-shop colours. Elsewhere, house signatures by Valentino Garavani, Gucci and more give instant designer kudos to the trend.