Sandal Trends Zara Is Backing In 2026

Sandals rank squarely as my favourite style of shoe, so now that spring has finally shown face, I’m quickly scanning for the shoe trends set to be big for the remainder of the season and into summer. Shoes are like mini works of art to me, and sandals are no different. They bring with them an ease and effortlessness that’s rare in other types of footwear. Hence, why you can find me voraciously scrolling through my social feeds to discover new options that catch my eye.

But this isn’t the only place I look for inspiration. Retailers are also some of the best indicators and leaders of what people will love this year. This is particularly true for Zara, as it frequently has viral shoe trends and quick-to-sell-out styles. The following curation of Zara sandal trends I’ve plucked from the site shows there’s something for everyone, and at a price you can get behind.

After flicking through pages of sandals on Zara’s site, there were five specific looks that I saw repeated over and over again—and reflected on the feeds of the fashion creators whom I always turn to for style ideas. Some shoes echo looks from last year, ones I’m happy to see return, like caged fisherman sandals and the upgraded wedge sandal. Others were slightly more surprising, like velvet, which is rarely seen outside of the winter period.

I’m also someone who is happy to invest in designer sandals and more interesting footwear options if I know I’ll wear them for many seasons to come. Yet with Zara, the brand manages to deliver trendy shoes, sleek materials like suede and timeless silhouettes that still leave you with some budget leftover for your summer capsule wardrobe. That’s a win in my book.

So, without further ado, these are the five Zara sandal trends you’ll want on your shoe rack this spring and summer.

5 Zara Sandal Trends to Shop in 2026

1. Suede Sandals

Style Notes: Suede brings with it a textural and visual softness that its smoother leather counterparts don’t always quite have. Whether in a flip-flop style, a mule or a strappy heeled sandal, I think suede is such a perfect material for sandals. (And not just boots and trainers). Zara seems to agree, as this material—both faux and real—has been all over its current spring and summer shoe collections.