After months of hibernating in boots and closed footwear, it's time to celebrate the arrival of sandal season.
While temperatures are still crisp, it's an opportunity to invest in a decent pair of sandals that can take you well into the height of summer. Even better, there's a variety of sleek sandals that provide a refreshing option for tidy workwear or special occasions when temperatures climb.
From leather slides to dressy options in velvet, satin, and metallic, special occasion sandals are a great way to avoid heels, yet still feel put-together.
![Isabel Marant Etoile 'Jerys' sandal, $529, from Workshop. Malone Souliers x Roksanda Lee suede slides, about $585, from Matches.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EMZ5BAQE4YYEASKTB5AGTUUZVQ.jpg?auth=32b6176fc730973577ddc4af5f313d73b4cf171fe01d9f306f85427dc9044a8b&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
![Proenza Schouler 'Sienna' metallic slides, $790, from Runway. Robert Clergerie 'Gigy' slides, $550, from Scarpa.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/7JPLTJWD63BGW5MIVFOL3V7TWQ.jpg?auth=1340fbc40bb96fd5ab41f1f577787ba8d3fefd77a8d3540cdf9f600d96149436&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)