the ugly trend is back ndash the sporty sandals

Call them “tourist sandals”, “chunky sandals”, “sporty sandals” or call them what you may, these babies are 2019’s most proliferating trends. The hybrid shoes combine the sportiness of sneakers with the summerish vibes of sandals. Could one ask for more?

So how did the tourists-y, grandma-reserved shoes make it to the list of top trends for Spring-Summer 2019? Well, it’s always one designer or one brand to kick-off a fad, which may or may not turn into a full-fledged trend. This time around, big fashion houses such as Prada, Gucci and Chloé made it clear that the sportier the sandals, the better. But how will you ever turn such an everyday trend into something you can literally pull off with anything?

First, let’s just agree that the industry is rebranding the trend in a whole new revamped way – think animal print inserts, metallic and PVC hints, amongst other embellishments. Second, if you want to look less like a tourist and more like a fashion forward person, the trick here is to pair these sandals with a little flirty dress, cute shorts or even maxi dresses. Don’t know which ones to get, we’ve got you covered! Here are our 10 best sporty sandals!

Article Written by Cindy Menassa