5 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.