Spending time on the sunny beaches of Pembrokeshire got us thinking of sandals and the need to walk the talk in style. We've round up our top ten eco friendly sandal footwear to wear for the summer. Think beach, smart as well as heeled sandals to strut your stuff in!

1. Shore Thing - Patagonia

Patagonia know a thing or two about eco friendly footwear and their sandals are no exception. Its wrapped cork footbed is comfy and wicks moisture, features a recycled toe post, has a 20% recycled rubber sole from factory offcuts and their leather is used in eco tanneries. Stylish and eco conscious. A shore bet. Check Patagonia out!

2. Ertha Blue - BoBo

BoBo, or Bourgeous Boheme, offers a fabulous range of vegan footwear, and we're loving these sky blue hemp sandals. The hemp is organic and features a pretty floral textile lining. By all accounts, this Ertha pair is oh so comfortable, and its feminine style is truly versatile - you can remove the ankle strap and voila, you have a cute summer pump to wear too. Your tootsies will be ever so pleased! Check out BoBo shoes!

3. Cushee Flip Flop - Simple Shoes

You can't go wrong with a pair of flip flops during the summer months and this vegan, eco friendly pair are sugar candy sweet in pink. Their cushee comfort springs from its hemp webbing sole and 50% recycled sole. Its hemp content also means they'll be durable and a good thing too, because eco should mean made to last. Check out Simple Shoes Flip Flop!

4. Ziggy Flip Flop - Po-Zu

Another kind of flip flop. Po-Zu offer these super stylish flip flops to chill out your feet. And we're not surprised these were a big hit last year. Their new improved version for this summer boasts coconut and natural latex footbeds that mould to your foot making them super comfy to wear. This vegan pair are biodegradable too... not that we think you'll be composting them for years to come! Check out Po-Zu's Ziggy Flip Flop!

5. Lucretia Sandal - Terra Plana

These are definitely for the beach fashionista and would be equally stylish at a party or by the poolside. Its vegetable tanned leather upper and lining is certainly eco, but Terra Plana's signature recycled memory foam in the insole is what makes their shoes stand out from the crowd. Lightweight, stylish and eco. What's not to love?! Check out Terra Plana's Lucretia Sandal.

6. Maple Wedge Sandal - Mohop

Now we're moving into super smart territory, and Mohop's handcrafted range has certainly caught our attention. Ergonomically carved with a padded footbed, these sandals are truly orthopedic. Composed of solid maple from sustainably managed forests in Pennsylvania, its durable black soling is made from natural rubber and rice husks. What we especially love is the ability to choose your toe shape and ribbon colour. Check out Mohop sandals.

7. Handpainted Clogs - Comfy Clogs

Continuing our handcrafted theme, you can't go wrong with a pair of clogs as they're certainly experiencing somewhat of a revival. These have been lovingly handcrafted and handpainted in Sweden and come in a variety of colours for both adults and kids alike. We love these handpainted flowers variety on blue and are super comfy. Check out Comfy Clogs.

8. Tertia High Heel Sandal - Terra Plana

We cooed in the office when we first laid eyes on this feminine style of heeled sandals. And you'll want to dance your feet off in these, and you certainly can because they're just so comfy. Boasting veggie tanned leather and their signature memory foam to keep your tootsies comfy, you can wear these in safe knowledge no chemical nasties have been used. Check out Terra Plana's Tertia Sandals.

9. Serena Wedge - Beyond Skin

You simply can't go wrong with Beyond Skin. Arguably one of the best vegan footwear companies around, Beyond Skin have redefined vegan style with their bold colours and innovative fabrics. With organic hemp and cotton upper and a 4 inch heel, you'll tower above the rest in this stylish pair of vegan heeled sandals. Check out Beyond Skin's Serena Wedge Sandals.

10. Yumi - Hetty Rose

To say we love Hetty Rose's handmade shoes would be a huge understatement! Made from colourful vintage kimono shoes, this Yumi pair are an incredibly stylish statement and could easily be worn day or night. We adore Hetty Rose's original shoes and have been lovingly made to adorn your feet. We can't recommend these enough! Check out Hetty Rose's Yumi Sandals.

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