Nicoletta Slingback Sandals

The Nicoletta Slingback Sandals are the shoe for occasions where flat feels underdressed and a real heel feels like a commitment you will regret. A low block heel gives just enough lift to change the line of the leg, an open toe keeps them summery, and a slingback strap holds the foot properly rather than letting it slide around. That combination is why slingbacks never really go away.

Six colours cover a genuinely wide brief. Tan and olive are the wearable neutrals, mustard is the unexpected one that lifts a plain outfit, pink and fuchsia go from soft to bold, and raspberry is the rich option that works right through into autumn. Sizing runs 34 through 43, one of the widest ranges in this collection, and the slingback strap adjusts so the fit is more forgiving than a closed shoe.

Wear the Nicoletta to a wedding, a long lunch, an office day or a spring evening, with cropped trousers, a midi skirt or a dress. The low heel means you can actually walk in them, which is the whole point. A useful occasion shoe from Marlowe & Rue. Wipe with a soft cloth and store out of direct sunlight.

• Slingback sandal with a low block heel
• Open toe with an adjustable back strap
• Available in Tan, Olive, Mustard, Pink, Fuchsia and Raspberry
• Sizes 34 through 43
• Low heel, comfortable for a full day
• Wipe with a soft cloth, store out of sunlight