As little feet tend to grow quite quickly, you may be looking to update your kid’s wardrobe in 2024 with some new children’s sandals. Buckle up for our guide on the latest children’s shoe trends.
Children's sandals trends in 2024
Our Kids around shoe collection boasts a fantastic range of espadrilles, sandals and flip-flops, showcasing some of the major summer shoe trends for children this year. Read on for the most popular materials, designs and colourways in this season’s footwear selection.
Popular materials and designs
One of our favourite designs is definitely the slider. Easy for little hands to put on and made of durable, wipe-clean materials, it’s one of the hottest children’s sandals for 2024. That said, plenty of other materials and styles feature in our collection.
There’s a strong callback to the 90s, as seen in strappy numbers like these sequined leather sandals by Karl Lagerfeld Kids. Leather is also one of the most popular materials for kids’ sandals, with durable and waterproof synthetic materials coming in a close second. We have a wide range of footwear available in our collection to suit all needs.
Top colours and patterns
Black is one of the timeless shades in fashion, so our 2024 children’s collection has a large selection of black sandals. If you or your kids are looking for a more colourful option, you’ll also find plenty of bright and bold patterns out there to satisfy their vibrant side.
Metallic and transparent materials are also very popular for children’s summer shoes this year. These sparkly Karl Lagerfeld Kids buckled sandals offer an update on the fashion flip-flop by mixing the jelly shoe with the thong trend.
Top five trendy children's sandals in 2024
Jelly who? Practical buckled sandals
These BOSS sandals with buckled straps combine style with practicality and are ideal for beach holidays. Leaning into the jelly shoe trend that’s been around since the 80s, these summer shoes allow your little explorer to walk around in the water and by the pool safely and fashionably.
Slide into summer with pool slides
Sliders have been around for a few years now, and these HUGO logo pool slides are a stellar choice. Made of lightweight material for outstanding comfort, they feature a trendy all-over embossed monogram pattern on the sole.
A nod to the Noughties: Faux cork detailing
These Zadig & Voltaire suede sandals are sure to please with the faux cork around the sole in a call-back to Y2K fashions. Plus, they stand out with their lizard-skin look and contrast piping detail.
Practical fisherman’s sandals
These hook-and-loop leather sandals by Karl Lagerfeld Kids are perfect for 2024. These summer shoes are ideal for sunny days, thanks to their hook-and-loop straps presenting the logo, which also provide a secure fit. The chrome-tanned leather and soft soles highlight these sandals’ quality and comfort.
Hop on the crochet train
If you want to follow the latest children’s shoe trend, these Billieblush knitted sandals are a must-have. Crochet has been everywhere in the fashion world recently, and these multicoloured sandals will bring an exotic touch to summer outfits. What’s more, the mineral-tanned lamb leather of the lining and insole are soft on little feet.
How to choose the right sandal for your child
Comfort and safety
The most important factors to consider when buying new children’s sandals are comfort and safety. We recommend looking for linings and insoles made of soft materials that allow your little one’s feet to breathe. You should also consider choosing a shoe with riptape straps or buckles to ensure a firm fit. Our girls’ range of summer footwear provides lots of different styles with these features.
Adaptability to different occasions
Choosing one pair of sandals that are adaptable to any occasion is a great way to make the most of your purchase. Why not browse our boy’s sandals range for some ideas? We recommend selecting a pair in a neutral colour so that your child can pair them with any outfit. On the flip side, choosing a bold pattern or logo design elevates any look.
Care tips
Once you’ve chosen a pair of comfortable sandals for children, it’s worth looking after them to ensure they last. That’s why we have a ‘Composition and Care’ tab on all our product listings to help you. As a general rule however, you can wipe most of our shoes down with a damp cloth and mild soap to keep them clean, and several styles can even be put in the washing machine at 30 °C.
