Last year’s ugly sandal blog was so popular, we just had to do it again! The Spring 2014 trend centered around The Birkenstock and Adidas shower sandals. This year we have the appearance of Dr. Scholl’s inspired sandals, thanks to Marc Jacobs. We also have Teva look-alikes, like the Marni pair above, and a special reappearance by the shower sandal.
Oh, and if you are looking for the Marc Jacobs velvet (yes, velvet for summer!) faux-Dr. Scholl’s, they are only available for purchase directly from his boutique. This tells us that they were created mostly with the runway in mind, and that Mr. Jacobs did not have confidence that the greater public was going to go running out to purchase velvet Dr. Scholl’s for Spring/Summer.
Which trend do you think is ugliest and which do you think you might buy? For the record, the most affordable, cool, on trend sandal below is the Teva flatform. Happy Shopping!
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The Dr. Scholl’s-Inspired Wedge Sandals
Who else is old enough to remember when Dr. Scholl’s sandals came back circa summer 1996? I can still remember barely making it from the subway back to my hovel on the Lower East Side, my feet were so damaged from walking ON WOOD all day. I mean, who really thinks these shoes are comfy? I think I threw them in the garbage after one day, feeling like a shamed fashion victim. Thankfully, I unearthed a pair of soft-soled ones at Wal-Mart (seriously!) and my feet were comfy and fashionable all summer. I also picked up a pair of flashier, platform wedge, Dr. Scholl’s inspired sandals in Chinatown, purchased on a dark, dank staircase leading to a basement under a food stall. At my current age, I think the Jimmy Choos would be the only appropriate option. #thosewerethedays #mylifeusedtobesoglamorous
Dr. Scholl’s Platform Original Sandals, $77.95
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3.1 Phillip Lim Mallory Sandals, $495
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MTNG Originals Ava Slide Sandal, $70
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Pedro Garcia Nancy Slide Clog Sandals, $395
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See by Chloe Micro Sole Slide Sandals, $230
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Kork-Ease Minka Leather Slide Sandal, $130
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Jimmy Choo Panna Patent Leather Wedge, $395
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Rag & Bone Seldon Sandals, $395
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The Adidas-Inspired Shower Sandal
Want to make your own fashionable shower sandals? Check out the blog we did on how to make your own. How ridiculously cool are these United Nude sandals? And the clear Jeffrey Campbell ones are the perfect pool shoe, no?
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Adidas by Raf Simons Two Tone Adilette Slides, $195
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424 Fifth Chelsey Leather Slide Sandal, $80
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United Nude Lo Res Earth Slide Sandals, $95
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Jeffrey Campbell Follow Me Slide Sandal, $35
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Loeffler Randall Cat Jeweled Slides, $225
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10 Crosby Derek Lam Spence Slide Sandals, $175
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Emma Cook Floral Pool Slides, $392
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Helmut Lang Beach Slides, $295
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Mother of Pearl Pool Slides, $395
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MSGM Cabouchon Pool Slides, $355
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Michael Michael Kors Somerly Slides, $110
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MSGM Feather Pool Slides, $268
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Ivy Kirzhner Tank Studded Slides, $375
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Alexander Wang Jac Mesh Suede Sandals, $425
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Loeffler Randall Petra Slides, $195
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The Teva-Inspired Sport Sandal
I am normally not a Teva kind of girl, but the new flatforms would look pretty awesome with a long black maxi dress this summer!
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Balenciaga Studded Leather Sandal, $795
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Topshop Flapjack Sport Sandal, $65
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Dolce Vita Felyx Slide Sandals, $140
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H by Hudson Calypso Platform Sandal, $120
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Trina Turk Catalina Sandal, $248
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Kate Spade New York McKee Leather Sandal, $106.79
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Teva Original Universal Leather Metallic Sandal, $75
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Tory Burch Espadrille Strappy Bumper Sandals, $175
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