Papillo Gizeh Open-Toe Faux-Leather Sandals

Sturdy, dependable, and proven to help with your posture, the Papillio Gizeh sandals from Birkenstock may be the shoe of choice for practicality, but they've also experienced a fashion renaissance. This vegan-friendly edition of the iconic design is free from any animal products, as well as being comfy and kind to the skin thanks to its smooth finish. Oh, and they're set upon the trademark EVA sole that provides supreme all-day comfort.

• Upper: 100% faux leather Lining: 100% synthetic Sole: 100% EVA

With its famously comfortable soft cork footbed, the 250-year old Birkenstock brand is enjoying a new wave of popularity, with its Boston suede clogs, Madrid and Arizona sandals stealing the spotlight thanks to cosy shearling and big buckle iterations.