Summer’s 50 best flats

Espadrilles

Kate Hudson, Emma Roberts and Jennifer Garner have all been spotted wearing espadrilles, and we think you should too. They may be a closed style, but the natural fabrics and light sole let your skin breathe. 

Metallic espadrilles, Rs 1,800, Topshop

Dotted jute espadrilles, Rs 2,890, Zara

Printed brocade espadrilles, Rs 19,660, Dolce & Gabbana at mytheresa.com

Faux-leather and mesh espadrilles, Rs 16,770, Stella McCartney at matchesfashion.com

Striped espadrilles, Rs 3,490, Mango

Tropical print espadrilles, Rs 29,000, Christian Louboutin 

Python print gladiators, price on request, Christian Louboutin

Leather wing sandal, Rs 16,260, Ancient Greek Sandals at net-a-porter.com

Pony print gladiator sandals, Rs 2,900, Topshop

Knee-length Roman gladiators, Rs 6,000, Tresmode

Sandals

This season, they go funky with cool colours, hardware and multiple straps. No matter what your style, there’s one for you.

Pink plastic sandals, Rs 37,500, Fendi 

Crystal embellished patent leather sandals, Rs 39,700, Miu Miu at mytheresa.com

Mexican embroidered leather sandals, Rs 26,010, Nicholas Kirkwood at matchesfashion.com

Leather sandals, price on request, Louis Vuitton

Embellished leather sandals, price on request, Marni

Hot pink sandals, Rs 26,000, Stuart Weitzman

Calfskin flats, Rs 25,830, See by Chloé at luisaviaroma.com

Embellished ankle strap flats, Rs 6,999, Bebe

Slip-ons

Sporty and chic, slip-ons are having their moment in the summer sun. No longer confined to the skater community (think: iconic checkered Vans), you can wear these too. Just roll up your jeans, slip them on and you’re good to go.

Textured slip-ons, Rs 10,990, Kenneth Cole

Black and white printed slip-ons, Rs 4,950, Topshop

Printed leather slip-ons, Rs 5,990, Zara

Printed pastel slip-ons, Rs 7,999, Aldo

Thongs

Comfy and cool, thongs are the perfect match for that summer dress. Have some fun with them – pick a pair with a fringe or embellishments. Now, how about that beach holiday?

Metallic single strap thongs, Rs 5,890, Nine West

Leather sandals, Rs 34,100, Lanvin at mytheresa.com 

Fruit embellished flip-flops, Rs 13,620, DSquared2 at farfetch.com

Embellished leather sandals, Rs 21,200, Tory Burch at mytheresa.com

Strappy metallic thong sandals, Rs 4,199, Charles & Keith

T-strap flats, Rs 3,499, Steve Madden

Feeling hot, hot, hot? We’ve got a list of the 50 shoes that will have you breezing through the summer. Go for open toes, lightweight materials, fresh colours and anything that’s made to beat the heat. We’ve divvied it up into the five kinds of flat footwear we are currently crushing over.