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Sporty sliders to chunky sandals: Must-have shoes for spring/summer 17

by My Kent Family reporter

This year sees the return of a few footwear favourites of yore (well, if the Noughties can be described as 'yore'), but with a 2017 twist.

From practical flats to showy sandals, it's the heel height (or lack thereof) that's setting the style agenda now, for daywear and after dark.

If it's on-trend accessories you're after, these are the shoes to choose this season...

Love them or hate them, kitten heels are back in a big way. These Martini point mule silver mirror kitten heels are £65 at Office
Love them or hate them, kitten heels are back in a big way. These Martini point mule silver mirror kitten heels are £65 at Office
If you're going for a kitten heel, keep it modern with sleek, shiny mules, or look out for tie and bow detailing (another big spring trend). This pair from Wallis are right on trend and cost £38
If you're going for a kitten heel, keep it modern with sleek, shiny mules, or look out for tie and bow detailing (another big spring trend). This pair from Wallis are right on trend and cost £38
Part Gucci, part Fenty for Puma and 100% cool - fluffy pool sliders are the only kind of fur you'll want to wear come summer. These Dune luau sliders are £50
Part Gucci, part Fenty for Puma and 100% cool - fluffy pool sliders are the only kind of fur you'll want to wear come summer. These Dune luau sliders are £50
These snuggle fluffy pink faux fur mule sandals from Office are £48. Team with your with faded 1990s denim or sport luxe separates.
These snuggle fluffy pink faux fur mule sandals from Office are £48. Team with your with faded 1990s denim or sport luxe separates.
Having faded in the fashion firmament somewhat, the ballet flat is back, but this time, Kate Moss' mid-Noughties staple comes complete with ankle ribbons. This pair of pumps from Topshop is £39
Having faded in the fashion firmament somewhat, the ballet flat is back, but this time, Kate Moss' mid-Noughties staple comes complete with ankle ribbons. This pair of pumps from Topshop is £39
We love these Handsel nude ballerina shoes for £65 at Dune. Show off your dancing slippers with cropped trousers, culottes or a calf-skimming midi skirt.
We love these Handsel nude ballerina shoes for £65 at Dune. Show off your dancing slippers with cropped trousers, culottes or a calf-skimming midi skirt.
Topshop Gina V-cut flare block heel shoes, £56
Topshop Gina V-cut flare block heel shoes, £56
The 1960-style square heel has had a catwalk-inspired makeover, and now the flared block heel is the one to be seen in. This pair of mule sandals are currently reduced to £20.30 from £29 at Miss Selfridge
The 1960-style square heel has had a catwalk-inspired makeover, and now the flared block heel is the one to be seen in. This pair of mule sandals are currently reduced to £20.30 from £29 at Miss Selfridge
Join the block party at Hobbs this summer - Carmen dress £159, belt £69, bag £149 and Zoe block heel sandals £149
Join the block party at Hobbs this summer - Carmen dress £159, belt £69, bag £149 and Zoe block heel sandals £149

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