Until last year Only the shoes really matter for me is the lanyard or the heel. But with the popularity of The Row’s ultra-chic Ginza slippers last season, my tastes are starting to widen. In addition to high-end flip flops, this summerI added another style list of must-wear shoes: gorpy slides. If you’re having trouble figuring out what I mean, think of Birkenstock’s classic Arizona sandals. For years, Birkenstocks were typically a shoe you only see for art teachers or occasional campers, but in a flurry of events, the silhouette has become one of the precise trends. fixed year. And perhaps the biggest signal that this style has become fully accepted in fashion is Birkenstock’s recent famous collaboration with designers like Rick Owens, Proenza Schouler and Manolo Blahnik. But the buzz about gorpy slides doesn’t just exist on the internet – it’s also carried over to real life: all my fashion buddies have been buying on-trend lately. It’s one of those things that’s great in a unique or “ugly” way, but once you get the hang of it, you just can’t shake the idea.
With the industry seal of approval and everyone I know suddenly wearing them, it’s fair to say I’ve been properly affected. As we talked, I had dozens of tabs open, shopping to find a pair to start with as a member of my “ugly” sandal club. To see the pairs currently in my cart, continue scrolling below — you might as well join the fandom.
