Why We’re Ditching Sneakers This Summer
It’s time for something new.
A long-awaited shift in seasons reawakens the perennial question: what sneakers should you cop for the summer? Unlike years past, this summer I’ve elected to go against the grain and ditch sneakers for the freedom of the often-overlooked essential that is the sandal.
Sidestepping the now-classic coupling of sundresses and sneakers, challenge yourself to style your bottom half with some tube socks and a utilitarian slipper. Or instead, try for a more feminine strappy sandal and consider combining this item with a swishy track pant or basketball shorts to harmonize a sport-meets-feminine look. Get creative with your socks and accessories, too. Add on some anklets and toe rings to a hard sandal. The expansion of assortments and combinations that we can now employ allows and motivates us to think outside the box in terms of styling. So let us all embrace that as we continue on.
Now we’re not telling you that it’s time to get rid of your kicks. However, if you want to take the leap and stray off the beaten path, we encourage you to cop a pair of sandals that speak to you. Scroll through some of our most coveted selects below.
Gucci Bedlam Platform Sandals, available at Barney’s for $740 USD
Suicoke Cross Strap Sandals, available at Farfetch for $162 USD
Tibi Hanson Sandals, available at Tibi for $237 USD
Alexander Wang Jada Sandal in Black, available at Alexander Wang for $477 USD
Rick Owens Black Moblus Granola Sandals in Black, available at SSENSE for $677 USD
