These 'ugly' sandals are as cool as they are comfortable:
Author:Tanisha PinaPublish date:May 2, 2019Updated onMay 2, 2019If you've been anxiously awaiting the bittersweet moment when the high temps render your chunky dad sneakers unwearable until fall — feel free to relax. Taking their place for the warmer months ahead is the sporty sandal, providing the same controversial, utilitarian and comfort-first look and feel while allowing your feet to soak up the sun, too.
Complete with vulcanized soles, supportive straps, velcro fastenings and other tourist- and outdoorsmen-approved details, the style has only picked up momentum after their unofficial fashion debut during Prada's Spring 2018 show. Since then, street style regulars and designers like Sandy Liang, Cecilie Bahnsen and Dries Van Noten have embraced look — a good indication that these "ugly" sandals are as cool as they are comfortable.
"We've been seeing nostalgia-inspired styles completely take over the past couple of years," says Erika Gabrielli, Senior Director of Global Marketing at Teva — the brand arguably responsible for the trend's existence. "Similarly, Teva evokes positive memories for a lot of people, and the silhouette is recognized as iconic. With high-end designers crafting their own iterations of the style, its really no surprise that the trend is back in full force.
Whether your aesthetic leans more minimal and you're curious about embracing the full-on clunk, or your personal motto is "the uglier, the better," click through the gallery below for 18 sporty sandals that'll surely win you over. 18Gallery18 ImagesPlease note: Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.Tagsterms:Urban OutfitterssandalsFootwearBirkenstockSandalFree PeopleNetworkTevasOutdoor Voicesdesigners:The RowGucciKenzoJosephPrada
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