We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.

Including some fire Castañer lookalikes 🙌

There's no better shoe to wear in summer than a wedge sandal. When you want the sass of a high heel, but all the care-free comfort of a sturdy flat, wedges are a gift from above.

If you don't believe us, just ask Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (AKA Kate Middleton) who first pulled out a pair of Castañers back in 2019 and, tbh, she's never looked back. Why spend hours on your feet in the hot sun wearing nude patent courts, when you can feel comfy AF in wedges?

Obvs the world went nuts for Kate's fave Spanish shoe brand, which specialises in all things espadrille. But we get that £80 is a little spenny (although we can vouch for this particular purchase: it'll last!), so we've gone and found you some incred lookalikes starting from just £25.

There's a few bangers nestled among our edit practical but pretty wedge sandals to buy in time for this spring/summer – from flatforms and platforms to minimalist mules. You're most welcome.

If you don’t fancy paying £80 for the direct match to Kate’s espadrilles, this pair from Miss Selfridge is pretty darn close. The only difference (aside from the incredible price tag, obvs), is the open heel.

If you can afford it, though, we seriously recommend buying the real. Cosmo's fashion team has been wearing 'em since summer 2019 and those OG pairs are still going strong.

If the whole boho espadrille lewk just isn’t your thing, these minimalist mules from New Look are ideal. The croc-effect faux-leather, square toe and double-strap upper feel so sleek when paired with bodycon dresses or wide-leg trousers.

With better weather just around the corner, you can swap out your painful party heels for a pair of wedges. & Other Stories' are just the ticket: the heel height is balanced by the platform sole and the enclosed heel provides stability (so no Bambi on ice moments).

The espadrille aficionados at Castañer have got us in a chokehold with these Paul Smith collab wedges. They have a 3.5" high wedge heel – dressy enough for summer weddings – and the cutest, stitched rainbow design. 🌈

Thanks to the padded leather straps and cleated sole, these sporty sandals are like the summer alternative to your faithful fashion trainers. The slingback is elasticised, so you can say bye-bye to fiddly buckles, too!

These babies from Jeffrey Campbell are giving us Groovy Chick vibes. The cool curvy sole and lilac plaid pattern on these platform wedges will make you feel like a noughties style icon – and have all of your mates asking “OMG where did you get those?”.

Castañer just dropped an all-black iteration of its signature espadrille wedges. Consider these the edgy version of the OG, fit-for-a-Duchess Carina style the brand is best known for.

Bored of the naturals and neutrals? We've found the perfect glam wedge. Neon green? Four-inch heel? Mock-croc? Check, check, check.

Chloé brings the boho vibes, hard. So, naturally, every season it drops hella wedges. This raffia-trimmed pair has a platform sole and grosgrain straps printed with the brand's iconic logo.

If Chloé is too spenny, shop at the brand's more affordable diffusion line instead. These boots wedges are made for walking, thanks to a cool curved platform sole and a moulded leather footbed.

Yas, the wedge flip flop is a big thing. You can thank The Row and its Ginza sandals for this gloriously comfy trend.

The wedge flatform is probably one of the comfiest summer shoes you could own. And lord knows we're into comfort after spending the last two years spent wearing tracksuits and slippers.

Free People has proved you can never have too much raffia. We love the gladiator-inspired upper and tread sole on these wedges.

Measuring in at five inches, these shoes are the highest on our list. ASOS has combined the barely-there straps trend with the wedge and we're very into it. Time to get that pedi! 💅

Where do we even begin with these Prada wedges? The ditzy floral-print, grosgrain trims and ribbon ties are just 😍.

The T-bar straps on these gorg snake-print wedges will provide even more support – perfect for dancing the night away.