BY Julia Benito
We’ll take them all, please.
Sandals, whether it be for men or for women, are undoubtedly mainstays in anyone’s shoe closet. Slip them on with any of your casual outfits and you’ll be good to go — and comfortable, most of all — for the entire day. Zero fuss yet effortlessly put together — isn’t that the dream for any lazy fashionista? Luckily, as the world of fashion has blessed us with ever-evolving styles that suit whatever needs we may have, we have more than enough choices for sandals that get the job done sans the brainwork.
If you’re anything like us here on THREAD and would like a pair of no-brainer sandals that still look good (and are celebrity-approved), read on to see what brands we’re currently obsessing over.
Birkenstock
While the great debate on whether Birkenstocks (or “Birks”, as the youth calls them) are a style travesty or a fashion must-have still rages on, we’re on the side of the spectrum that thinks they’re not all that bad. Sure, they may give off some major dad-on-vacation vibes, but if top models like Gigi Hadid and Elsa Hosk, as well as Hollywood hunks like Leonardo DiCaprio and Liev Schreiber, can rock these sandals, then so can we.
Deemed in previous years as the “ugly” shoe, we’ve seen plenty of celebrities come out and give these sandals new life — and why shouldn’t they? Birkenstocks are known for their comfort above all else, so when a day packed with errands comes knocking on our doors, our soles deserve something that doesn’t give up on us halfway through the day.
Dress up your classic strappy Birkenstock sandals with an LBD for the ladies, some color-coordinated relaxed joggers, or a casual summery pair of shorts for the ultimate dressed-down looks that don’t disappoint. Want to try something new? Cop a pair of Birkenstock suede slip-on sandals— we hear Jason Momoa’s a big fan.
Crocs
Ah, yes — yet another polarizing shoe brand that borders on “ugly fashion”. However, just like with Birkenstock sandals, you simply cannot deny the comfort that Crocs provides. Plus, with more than just their classic clogs in their arsenal of styles, you can find much more than you’d expect. From sandals to slides to slippers to platforms in addition to their quintessential clogs, there are plenty of great options from Crocs that we shouldn’t turn a blind eye to just because of its previous reputation.
With celebrities the likes of Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Kendall Jenner, Heidi Klum, and countless more rocking this iconic — whether that remains to be a good thing or a bad thing is up to you — brand, we’ve begun to question why we were all so up in arms about it before in the first place.
Pair child-like, colorful sandals with equally colorful outfits for looks that stand out, or take more decorated Crocs alongside toned-down pieces to make them your statement piece. Or, taking a cue from Lebron James, match your Crocs with equally graphic pieces for a cohesive look that’s effortlessly cool.
Swayed by these celebrity-approved sandals yet? Get your perfect pair for men and women here!