Women just want a greater sense of ease when walking. And if last year it was all about the Birkenstock, this year the chunky sandal trend is reigning supreme as the summer’s “it” shoe. After seasons of towering heel heights, ladies, you can put on a “sensible” heel look to feel fresh and balanced.
The clunky, borderline-ugly sandal has slowly changed to a sleeker, more minimal-inspired shape where it still boasts its heavy and clunky characteristics but in a more intentional way.
Wear it with a short tent dress as you walk through the market, or with a pair of jean shorts as you grab a slice of pizza with friends. Style it with a fancier dress for a rooftop restaurant or with culottes as you go somewhere that’s reservation-only. Whatever the look, the chunky sandal will do you right.
The heavy shoe immediately brings some weight to the outfit, making an easy shirt plus pants combo more interesting with the addition of a bold shoe. The casual sandal will help dress down a fancier frock for a Wednesday as well and it’ll give a silk dress an unexpected touch with its weight and sportiness.
There are plenty of options available as well to choose from. The chunky shoes look freshest in suedes, printed snakeskin paired with traditional batik fabrics, polka dots and studs.
