The "Ugly" Shoe Trend You Love to Hate Will Pick Up Steam in 2021
As the fashion crowd continues to give the side-eye to antiquated fashion rules, “ugly” trends continue to blossom. These days, it’s really about wearing what makes you feel comfortable (which may include testing out those “uncool but actually so cool” looks) rather than succumbing to the conventional ideology of what’s “flattering.” And while we recently highlighted a range of the more ironic trends that style setters are gravitating toward, we thought we’d take a deeper dive into one of the more polarizing shoe styles that just so happens to be one 2021’s top “ugly” trends.
Get ready because functional sandals (you know the kind—those clunkier two-strap silhouettes) are bound to pick up steam even more over the next year. That’s right. While they’ve been hovering around in the market for a while, designers from 3.1 Phillip Lim to Zimmermann proved that the ironic, more unconventional shoe trend has longevity after showcasing them in their collections.
Whether you’ve loved or loathed the trend in the past, it’s one that could be worth testing out now given their comfortable and fashion-forward nature when worn on their own or with socks come fall and winter.
If you’re on board or have been for a while and want to refresh your offering, that’s wonderful. There’s a range of fresh shopping picks below. If you need a little extra push with some more inspiration, we rounded up how celeb and fashion girls have been wearing the cool trend over the last year as well as how designers interpreted the silhouette.
Style Tip: Wool socks and two-strap sandals paired with sleek trousers and a fuzzy sweater create one of those unexpected yet incredibly forward looks come fall. On Kendall Jenner: Adidas trousers; Balenciaga sunglassesStyle Tip: While just about any shoe style would work with this black button-down dress, the unconventional sandal choice is particularly cool. On Gigi Hadid: Sandro dress; Birkenstock sandalsStyle Tip: Test out this formula containing a T-shirt, cropped jeans, and sandals while the temperatures are warm. You can get the same vibe by adding in an oversize sweatshirt and cozy socks when it’s cooler. On Elsa Hosk: ACNE Studios tee; EB Denim jeans; Birkenstock x Rick Owens Arizona sandalsStyle Tip: Keep it comfortable with socks and sandals, joggers, and a puffer coat. On Kourtney Kardashian: Yeezy sweatpants; Birkenstock x Rick Owens Arizona Sandals ($252)Style Tip: Socks and sandals are cool for the upcoming season with cropped jeans, a crew-neck sweater, and a moto jacket.Style Tip: Patterned two-strap sandals bring a laid-back feeling to an elegant dressed-up vibe.Style Tip: Go for the unexpected by wearing a pair of functional sandals with modern tailoring.Style Tip: The contrast between black sandals and a monochromatic white outfit feels so right.The patent orange sandals at Altuzarra pop against the gorgeous red skirt-and-top look.Functional sandals with extra hardware—like these from the Sacai show—bring a little extra edge to an ensemble.These 3.1 Phillip Lim black flat sandals feel even cooler with the coordinating loose leather pants.Zimmermann’s gold sandals will take any outfit, including this pretty shorts ensemble, to the next level.Imagine these with white socks. Quite cool.Love the chunky sole on these sandals.This $45 pair is too good to pass up.The padded straps add an extra level of comfort.Yes, these are as cozy as they look.The perfect go-with-anything shade.The metal hardware and contrasting stitching feel so current.Punch up your outfit with these slides.The platform detail gives these sandals that much-desired comfortable element.Spot-on and so cool.If you’re looking for a fun pair, you can’t go wrong with this printed version.Go for subtle neutrals.Make a major statement with this green pair.
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