Close Menu
    Trending
    Prayers

    Hear me out: These 5 old sandal trends should be ditched for 2026

    adminBy No Comments4 Mins Read0 Views
    Hear me out: These 5 old sandal trends should be ditched for 2026

    I’m doing a very slow, thoughtful, wardrobe audit before summer. Not in a dramatic “throw everything away” way, but in a more Do I really need this? Kind of why. And somehow, sandals have been the category where I have felt the change the most. Styles I used to reach for without thinking suddenly no longer seem trendy, exaggerated, or as over-the-top as I’d like them to be.

    Common thread? Everything is becoming lighter, more intentional and a little less TikTok-feed driven. It’s less about chasing the latest trend and more about finding styles that really suit my personal tastes. But at the same time, it’s the styles I’ve worn over the years, regardless of trend cycles, that are well-crafted that stand out. I won’t toss them until they’re all destroyed. So if you’re also feeling like your favorite sandals aren’t doing so well this season, these are the changes I’d personally be making as someone who has amassed a huge collection of sandals to choose from.

    I’m Trading: Chunky Flip Flops

    For: Minimal Thong Sandals

    chunky Flip flops had their time and some people still try to make them a thing but I’m not necessarily sold. Lately, they feel so heavy that the dress falls down immediately. Instead, I’m reaching for minimalist thong sandals that barely feel like anything. They really complete a look.

    I’m Trading: Athletic Slides

    For: Utilitarian Styles

    Popular Sandal Trends

    Athletic slides are undeniably handy, but they’re best left at home for smaller errands, including going out. Perfect for walking the dog but not perfect for spending actual time in the city. They are incredibly deliberate.

    I am trading: PVC (Clear) Styles

    For: a special description

    Popular Sandal Trends

    Clear PVC sandals used to seem like an easy way to make an outfit look modern, but now to me, they seem a little too glamorous. I found it painful to do so but I said goodbye to my favorite couple. I don’t think his time in my life will come back any time soon. They’re being replaced by sandals with thoughtful, unexpected details — like sculptural hardware, 3D florals, or subtle embellishments. It’s still attention-grabbing, just in a way that feels more elevated and less effortful.

    I’m Trading: Cork Soul

    For: Texture

    Popular Sandal Trends

    Cork soles will always have a place, but right now they’re feeling a little too casual for where my style is headed. They can also make a nice outfit seem like a bit of a “weekend chore” when that’s not the goal. Instead, I’m drawn to textured materials—Raffia, knitted leather, anything with dimension.

    I’m in business: logo styles

    For: Pops of color

    Popular Sandal Trends

    Logo sandals were having a moment, especially when I first started working in fashion, but overt branding is starting to feel a bit dated — especially as everything else is moving toward wearing things that feel insanely expensive. What looks more fresh is the color. A deep red, a soft butter yellow, even a deep chocolate – these colors do more for an outfit than a logo, making such a subtle statement.