Four Summer Shoe Basics You Need in Your Closet
What’s your summer aesthetic? Personally, I’m in still deep into tomato girl make-up, resort vibes, and loving the return of prep style. No matter your vibe though, there’s some summer shoe basics you definitely need in your closet. I’m talking plastic Old Navy flip flops and a good pair of Birks.
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Birkenstocks
No longer the stereotypical shoe of crunchy moms and green juice drinkers. Birkenstocks have made the ultimate comeback, grabbing even GenZ’s attention. And lucky for us, because when it comes to comfortable summer shoes, there’s nothing like a pair of birks.
Madrid Big Buckle
All the comfort of a Birkenstock with a more modern look.
Arizona Big Buckle Slide
The OG is available in so many colors and textures, you’re sure to find something to fit whatever your summer aesthetic is.
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White sneaks
A few years ago, I took an ill-advised trip to a bar with a dance floor - it was in a college town and this mid-thirties old hag felt like Gandolf at a high school dance. But it’s also when I found out white sneakers were back - the floor was literally glowing under a black light. And that’s good news because there’s no outfit white sneakers can’t complete.
A New Day Maddison Sneakers
A very good budget find from Target. These pure white basics are in constant rotation around here.
Mia Krew Sneaker
A pop of red is a big time trend in 2024, and these kicks check the box. Picture them with jeans and a crisp white shirt - it’s a good look, no?
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Classic Flip Flops
Arguably the official shoe of summer, and timelessly so. It’s the workhorse that goes from the beach to a tiki bar, one thwack-thwack step at a time
J.Crew Factory Easy Summer Flip-Flops
Elevated basics so versatile, they’ll take you anywhere. I work in a cool office, so these are my daily go-tos, but just as often, they take to me to the beach, dinner, and everywhere in between.
Old Navy Flip-Flop Sandals
The old standard. I’ve had a pair of black plastic flip flops from Old Navy every summer since I turned 16. Nothing says summer like swinging through the mall to pick up the annual pair. And they’re always under $5!
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Slides -
Here’s one trend going strong from last summer - it’s the era of the slide. And easy to see why, too. They’re ridiculously easy to wear, stylish enough for casual events as much as professional ones, and ultra comfortable.
Tory Burch Ines Slide
A sleek designer pick…
Target Nina Slide
…and a budget find that looks premium at a fraction fo the cost.