Ramses Faux-Leather Sandals

You can spot a pair of Birkenstocks a mile away, thanks to the label’s signature cork sole, and the brand’s adapted its classic two-strap style this season with the introduction of the Ramses into its collection. A supple faux leather creates a single thong strap to hold this pair in place, but the familiar footbed remains intact; did you know each contour is precisely placed to stretch, flex and move naturally with your foot? So it ensures not just comfort, but health benefits (including better circulation), too.

• Upper: synthetic Lining: unlined Sole: cork

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.