Summer after summer, I\u2019ve held firm on a no flip-flop rule\u2014something about them always read lazy to me, a little too undone (and the idea of baring my toes in the city didn\u2019t help either). But the spring\/summer 2026 runways<\/a> have officially changed my mind. Flip flops, T-straps, thong sandals and everything in between are not just back, they\u2019re the shoe trend<\/a> of the summer.<\/p>\n Ancient Greek Sandals Saionara flip flops<\/p>\n Jump to review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Dries Van Noten embellished whipstitched sandals<\/p>\n Jump to review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The runway iterations were anything but beach-bag<\/a> afterthoughts. Jelly styles, pops of color, and chunky embellished straps leaned into the joyful, spirited mood that is quickly defining summer dressing\u2014proving the humble flip-flop\u2019s versatility. Spotted on the runways at Balenciaga, Max Mara, and Rabanne, they made a bold statement ready to move from poolside lounging to city dressing.<\/p>\n The real trick, though, is in the styling: go unfussy. Slouchy jeans<\/a> pooling at the ankle, a sharp military jacket worn open, a white poplin mini for days spent running in and out of the ocean. The flip-flop thrives on contrast\u2014it\u2019s what makes put-together outfit feel effortless rather than overdone. Celebrities too, have quickly adopted the silhouette. Jennifer Lawrence was recently spotted in her Dune pair from The Row, while Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid<\/a> are known to slip into more minimalist black pairs to offset date-night ensembles. The flip flop isn\u2019t trying to be anything other than itself, and that\u2019s exactly why it\u2019s so desirably.<\/p>\n Find the best flip-flops of the season, below\u2014and discover how to style them from any occasion.<\/p>\n A colorful flip-flop can feel right at home in the city with the right pieces: Take a cue from Jennifer Lawrence<\/a> and ground a floral-print bottom with a cozy knit and suede bucket bag<\/a> to do so. A look that works for your Interlude matcha run or a Chinese chicken salad at Croft\u2014NYC or LA, your pick.<\/p>\nVogue\u2019s<\/em> Ultimate Flip-Flop Finds:<\/h2>\n
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