Next are really on top of their summer sandal game this year. As well as being excellently priced, their range is well designed, and it seems everyone knows it. Their chicest pair so far – a rope-detail sandal – sold out in less than a week.

model wearing raffia sandals by next
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Fear not, though. Because today Next released perhaps their best sandal of the year just in time for the bank holiday weekend, which according to the weather app promises temperatures nudging 30 degrees across the British Isles for seven days or more.

Natural Forever Comfort® Woven Footbed Sandals

Natural Forever Comfort® Woven Footbed Sandals

Natural Forever Comfort® Woven Footbed Sandals

The sandal in question is a luxurious slip style in woven raffia, set on their Forever Comfort padded sole technology and available in three summer-ready shades of natural raffia, chocolate brown and rose pink.

Chocolate Brown Forever Comfort® Woven Footbed Sandals

Chocolate Brown Forever Comfort® Woven Footbed Sandals

Chocolate Brown Forever Comfort® Woven Footbed Sandals

The second I saw them, I knew they would sell out fast. Why? Ease of slipping them on and off in the park. Or left on the beach while you head for a swim. Comfort.

But above all, the indefinable X factor that makes a summer shoe magic, which is that they look so hot-weather ready even the simple act of slipping them on will put you in an upbeat mood. And reaching for you factor 30, beach towel and a raffia bag.

Coral Red Forever Comfort® Woven Footbed Sandals

Coral Red Forever Comfort® Woven Footbed Sandals

Coral Red Forever Comfort® Woven Footbed Sandals

Their summery energy makes them ideal to pair with linen trousers, light airy cotton dresses, smart shorts or even flowy balloon trousers.

Sometimes switching from cool-weather to hot-weather dressing takes a few days of adjustment. With these sandals and a few light linen pieces, it will takes seconds.