The Dad Sandal Gets a Designer Upgrade — And We're Completely Obsessed

There's a quiet confidence that comes with wearing a truly great flat sandal. No sky-high heel to negotiate, no breaking-in period to dread — just the sort of effortless, grounded ease that only the most considered design can pull off. The dad sandal moment, once derided as ironic, has fully matured into something genuinely covetable. And when the houses behind the craftsmanship are Dolce & Gabbana, TKEES, and Rene Caovilla? The conversation changes entirely.

This season, designer dad sandals — think chunky straps, flat soles, sport-inspired silhouettes, and utilitarian ease rendered in the finest materials — are the footwear story worth telling. Whether you're drawn to tan designer sandals in buttery suede, designer rubber sandals stamped with iconic logos, or designer espadrille sandals with a resort-ready sole, there's a flat silhouette here with your name on it.

The Luxury Rubber Slide: Logomania at Its Flattest

Dolce & Gabbana has long understood that the poolside slide is a status symbol in disguise. Their designer rubber sandals — stamped with the house's signature logo and crafted for effortless warm-weather dressing — blur the line between designer sport sandals and true luxury couture. The White Logo Beachwear Rubber Slide is the minimalist entry point: clean, graphic, instantly recognisable.

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Tan, Braided & Beautiful: The TKEES Edit

For those who live in tan designer sandals from May through September, TKEES has quietly built one of the most loyal followings in the flat sandal world — and for good reason. Founded on the philosophy that the perfect flat should feel like a second skin, TKEES crafts their sandals from the softest suedes and leathers, with a barely-there quality that makes them genuinely all-day wearable. The Lily Braid collection — a braided suede thong in Sunkissed, Camel, and Bourbon — is the definition of understated luxury designer sandal sensibility. At Lola Dré, we consider them a wardrobe non-negotiable.

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The Espadrille: A Flat With Something to Say

No roundup of designer dad sandals would be complete without the designer espadrille sandal — arguably the original resort-ready flat. Dolce & Gabbana's Floral Logo Embroidered Espadrille Wedge is a masterclass in how to add just a touch of lift without sacrificing that laid-back ease. The hand-embroidered florals on a natural jute sole speak directly to the house's Sicilian roots, while the platform construction gives the silhouette just enough drama.

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The Strappy Flat: Where Simplicity Becomes Signature

Sometimes the best luxury designer sandal is the one that simply gets out of the way of a great outfit. TKEES' Millie Square Toe sandals — in gold Blink and dark Licorice — are precisely that kind of shoe. Square-toed and minimally strapped, they carry the kind of quiet modernity that pairs beautifully with everything from a printed bikini on a sun-soaked terrace to wide-leg denim at dinner. The Millie is the shoe you reach for when you've already made the statement elsewhere.

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How to Style Your Designer Flat Sandal This Season

The beauty of the designer dad sandal is its remarkable range. A few styling notes worth keeping in mind:

• With a mini dress: A strappy flat grounds an airy mini without competing. Let the dress do the talking.
• With wide-leg denim: Opt for a barely-there thong sandal so the jean's hem skims the floor in the most chic way possible.
• With a swimsuit or bikini: A logo rubber slide is the natural companion — wear poolside, then transition straight to lunch.
• With a maxi: The espadrille wedge adds the perfect fraction of height without disturbing the silhouette's flow.
• With shorts: A leather slide in a neutral tan or sage keeps the look intentional rather than casual.

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The flat sandal used to be an afterthought. Today, curated with the same intention as any other investment piece in your wardrobe, it's the detail that ties an entire season together. The edit at Lola Dré spans every mood — from logo-embossed rubber to braided suede to embroidered espadrille — so wherever the summer takes you, your feet are more than ready.