I'm 99.9% Certain These Will Be the Most Popular Sandals This Fall

Over the past few seasons, we have seen a shift towards practicality in fashion, and this is seen most acutely with footwear. We need our shoes to be able to take us on countless laps of the park without causing us any trouble, so high heels have been universally retired. Fashion brands have been bringing us sturdy, responsible shoes for several seasons—the kind of styles you'd try to run away from when finding shoes at Clarks in sixth grade. Think T-bar loafers, chunky lace-ups, and fisherman sandals.
The Row and Gabriella Hearst both are adored for their discreet and quiet take on luxury fashion, and although both tend to shy away from anything too flashy or trend-driven, they both have a habit of dictating the silhouettes that we'll be gravitating towards. Both have created beautiful caged leather sandals in both ivory and black, making the humble fisherman sandal the most sought-after sandal for 2024. Like Tevas, their appeal is that they are practical walking shoes and will go with almost any outfit. Keep scrolling for proof that they really do look amazing with all looks, and then shop our edit of the best pairs.
The Best Fisherman Sandals, Listed
- The Best Designer Sandals: The Row Fisherman Flat Leather Sandals
- The Best White Sandals: Mango Fisherman Sandals
- The Best Heeled Sandals: Zara Leather Cage Sandals
- The Best Mule Sandals: Mango Fisherman Sandals
- The Best Black Sandals: Saint G Neive Fisherman Sandals
- The Best Budget-Friendly Sandals: Comfortview Fisherman Sandals
The fashion industry continues to be obsessed with The Row.
The Best Designer Sandals
Size range: 6 to 11
Material: Leather
Colors: Two
The red color is also quite cute.
The Best Colored Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 5.5 to 11
Material: Leather
Colors: Five
These are bound to sell out.
The Best White Sandals
Size range: 6 to 9.5
Material: Bovine leather
Colors: One
J.Crew always comes through with great prices.
The Best Lightweight Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 5 to 12
Material: Leather
Colors: One
Chunky soles never fail.
The Best Platform Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 6 to 11
Material: Leather
Colors: Six
I love this pair.
The Best Minimalist Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 6 to 11
Material: Calf leather
Colors: Two
Bottega Veneta has never failed me in the sandal department.
The Best Splurge Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 5 to 10
Material: Calfskin leather
Colors: Two
Raffia shoes are very on-trend right now.
The Best Fisherman Sandals for Summer
Size range: 6 to 11
Material: Raffia
Colors: One
You can't beat this under-$100 option from Zara.
The Best Heeled Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 6 to 10
Material: Cow leather
Colors: One
Try out the heel version if you dare.
The Best Fisherman Sandals for Eveningwear
Size range: 5 to 11
Material: Polyurethane
Colors: One
How can I possibly choose a favorite? These come in two colorways.
The Best Budget-Friendly Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 7.5 to 11
Material: Leather
Colors: Two
This leather is very high quality, hence the price tag.
The Best Fisherman Sandals on Sale
Size range: 6.5 to 11
Material: Bovine leather
Colors: One
These would look perfect with cropped jeans.
The Best Mule Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 6.5. to 9.5
Material: Bovine leather
Colors: One
These are so cute.
The Best Rubber Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 6 to 12
Material: Rubber
Colors: Two
So classic.
The Best Timeless Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 5 to 12
Material: Leather
Colors: Two
These have the luxe look at a quarter of the price.
The Best Ankle-Strap Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 5 to 10.5
Material: Leather
Colors: One
The kind of shoes that will last you decades.
The Best Modern Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 7 to 12
Material: Leather
Colors: One
Don't these look so comfortable?
The Best Black Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 6 to 11
Material: Leather
Colors: 2
These are begging to be worn with a white dress.
The Best Chunky Fisherman Sandals
Size range: 6 to 11
Material: Leather
Colors: 2
This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as a Who What Wear girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.
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