As spring is in full effect and summer is just around the corner, knowing what shoes to wear on a daily basis can be as difficult as knowing whether to get a jacket or not. Too warm for shoes, too cold for barely-there sandals, it’s impossible to plan for “will it, won’t it” weather, but after checking the forecasts (and staying optimistic), we’ve finally brought our warm-weather shoes out of retirement. And so, it appears, enter the celebrities: Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner.
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It’s not often that we can rely on American celebs to decide what to wear as they have the benefit of better weather, but both Hailey and Kendall’s evening looks last night were all about the simple spring/summer sandals we didn’t think of as partywear — flip flops. Yes, heeled thong sandals are officially cute enough (and cool enough) to wear after dark, so even if you can’t imagine adding sandals to your daytime look just yet, heeled flip flops are an attractive option to wear after dark.
Hailey’s look with a simple silk LBD was an answer to Kendall’s look. The Adidas track jacket and black shorts are conclusive proof that these sandals are not only comfortable enough to wear all night long, but also versatile enough to style. And Below Curious to see how else you can wear this look? Keep scrolling to see how influencers are embracing the shoe trend too.
How to Wear Heeled Flip Flop Trend in 2026
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Style Notes: Ingrid’s slightly sheer top and lace skirt becomes the perfect day-to-night outfit when paired with more dressy heeled flip flops for a little extra lift.
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style notesJohanna manages to hit multiple trends at once by styling a collarless blazer with trendy capri trousers, a ’90s headband and thong sandals.
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style notes: She also has a pair of white toe post sandals in her wardrobe to add a point of interest to monochrome tailored looks like the blazer and balloon trouser combination.
Still need convincing? Keep scrolling to see the best thong sandals you can buy right now. They’re all your apparel needs to go from winter blues to summer mood with just a shoe change.
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The thick strap and blockier heel make them stand out from the crowd.
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