Leanne Bayley
If you've been lusting over the Chanel dad sandals trend but can't quite justify the £1000 price tag, we've shopped the high-street for all the best chunky dad sandals that look like they've come off a catwalk but without the splurge. From Marks & Spencer to Birkenstocks, ASOS & Kurt Geiger, we've found the best black, white, leopard print and pink dad sandals...
If you've been lusting over the Chanel dad sandals but can't quite justify the £1000 price tag, we've shopped the high-street for all the best chunky-soled sandals that look like they've come straight from the catwalk but without the splurge.
Dad sandals were scoffed at when the trend emerged back in 2015, but since then they've gained popularity - no doubt because they're hella comfy - and peaked when Chanel launched the cult famous sandals in 2018.
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In fact, chunky summer sandals have become so popular that according to the Lyst 2021 report, Birkenstock’s Arizona sandals were the world's number one hottest shoe for women this year. Searches for the sandals spiked 225% and they sold out across many retailers. If you've yet to join the chunky shoe club, scroll down to pick your favourites...
Shop the best dad sandals for summer 2021
Dune Lockstockk dad sandals, £110, John Lewis
Public Desire chunky dad sandals, £24.99, ASOS
Leather strappy dad sandals, £45, Marks & Spencer
Arizona vegan rose sandals, £65, Birkenstock
Nice flatforms, £215, Russell & Bromley
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Aqua chunky dad sandals, £24.99, ASOS
Whistles 'Noah' dad sandals, £169, John Lewis
Chunky black sandals, £150, Arket
Silver double strap Lockstockk dad sandals, £110, Dune
White chain trim sandals, was £25 now £21, PrettyLittleThing
Teva sandals, £45, Office
Embossed leather dad sandals, £95, & Other Stories
Dr Martens Black Zebrilus Voss Sandals, £95, Schuh
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