{"id":155341,"date":"2020-07-17T02:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T09:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=155341"},"modified":"2020-08-05T09:08:48","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T16:08:48","slug":"ugly-sandals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/ugly-sandals\/","title":{"rendered":"The “Ugly” Sandal Trend That\u2019s Actually So Popular (Plus, Our Top Picks)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every summer, new sandals debut on the market, making everyone and their mothers click to their favorite sites in search of the latest trend. While some years it’s a totally new-fangled silhouette, this year features a blast from the past: the velcro sandal.<\/p>\n

Often dubbed the “ugly” sandal, this design has remained a tried and true for nature lovers everywhere, as its durability, airiness, and overall easy wear make it a comfortable choice for many summer activities. Now, just about every editor, influencer, model, and real-life gal is posting pics in the simple sandals.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, this year’s launches have come with a touch of chic color and head-turning height, giving the once hideous sandal a modern update that just somehow works. That said, if you’re feeling adventurous \u2014 both literally and metaphorically \u2014 check out the sandals below for a welcome addition to your summer wardrobe.<\/p>\n

\"TEVA<\/p>\n

TEVA Flatform Universal Mesh Print Sandals $75<\/a><\/h3>\n

These platform sandals feel like you’re walking on clouds. Take it from someone who now owns two pairs of the cushy, mesh-strapped shoes.<\/p>\n

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\"Chaco<\/p>\n

Chaco Z\/1 Chromatic Sandal $105<\/a><\/h3>\n

We love a monochrome moment and these pale purple cuties show us how it’s done. The criss-cross straps give them an added, modern allure.<\/p>\n

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\"Vagabond-Shoemakers\"<\/p>\n

Vagabond Shoemakers Lori Sandal $90<\/a><\/h3>\n

Want to get in on the trend but aren’t super outdoorsy? These elevated velcro sandals are worth adding to your cart.<\/p>\n

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\"Merrell<\/p>\n

Merrell Women’s Juno Strap Sandals $110<\/a><\/h3>\n

You’d never guess that these detailed boho sandals are made by outdoor brand Merrell. As we said, velcro sandals have gotten a welcome upgrade.<\/p>\n

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\"Steve<\/p>\n

Steve Madden Henley-R Sandals $80.95<\/a><\/h3>\n

Want to go all out? These rhinestone platform sandals will help you do just that.<\/p>\n

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Suicoke DEPA-V2NU Sandal $280<\/a><\/h3>\n

You can never go wrong with a clay-like neutral. These give off a hip, minimalist vibe.<\/p>\n

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\"UO<\/p>\n

Urban Outfitters Jayna Sandal $29<\/a><\/h3>\n

These brushed suede sandals look much more expensive than they really are. We’ll take it.<\/p>\n

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\"Melissa<\/p>\n

Melissa X Rider Papete Sandal $79<\/a><\/h3>\n

Jelly sandals meet velcro sandals \u2014 talk about a trend piece!<\/p>\n

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\"Camper<\/p>\n

Camper Oruga Sandals $145<\/a><\/h3>\n

A leather and suede upper pair with a rubber sole for a mixed-material sandal we can 100% get behind. Best of all, they come in a few color combos.<\/p>\n

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\"TEVA-Hurricane-Drift-Sandals\"<\/p>\n

TEVA Hurricane Drift Sandals $40<\/a><\/h3>\n

All-white sandals are a must for summer and the rubber material makes them that much comfier.<\/p>\n

xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Every summer, new sandals debut on the market, making everyone and their mothers click to ...","author":7532800,"featured_media":155523,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16,381],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/16162229\/sandals.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/16162229\/sandals-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"July 17, 2020","category_name":"Shopping","category_icon":"","author_name":"Rebecca Norris","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#a1b710","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155341"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532800"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=155341"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155341\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/155523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=155341"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=155341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}