Shoe of the Week: Valentino Camouflage Sandals

Inject luxury into your summer line-up with these camouflage-print sliders from Valentino. Team with a plain white crew neck t-shirt and your favourite swim shorts to create an outfit. Selfridges, £170.

Shoe of the Week: Zara Bio Sandals

Bolster your summer footwear line-up with these black strapped sandals from Zara. Team with tailored chinos and a floral-print t-shirt to create an outfit. Zara, £40.

Shoes for SS12 - Sandals

1. Ann Demeulemeester gladiator sandals @ Browns fashion £605| 2. Alexander McQueen leather sandals @ Mr Porter £345| 3. Acne black leather fibbia sandals @ my-wardrobe £250|

Sandals, a strong favourite of the happy hippes during the early 1970s. A shoe of caravanning couples and nature lovers. Lets face it, it was anything but a man's shoe.

However times have changed, as this S/S you won't find a stylish man without them. Gladiator style is the way forward this season, so find your inner warrior and invest in a pair of these bang on trend sandals from across the web (above).