#sandals Archives - Northern California Style

Hello style peeps! It’s officially June, and so Cindy and I thought this would be a good month to touch on sandals, what is in and what new styles you might want to add to your summer closet.

Each year I get a little more picky about the sandals I buy. I want them to be comfortable and be good quality. I try and add a few new pairs to my collection every year. I find the better ones last for many years and are all I want to wear. I’d rather have fewer options of nicer choices. My grandmother always said, buy better shoes and bags and everything else will look upgraded.

Trends

Do we care about trends? Well I think a current shoe is the quickest way to update all your summer clothes. So you should try and add at least one comfortable and stylish shoe to your summer capsule if you can afford to.

This year slides remain very popular and coming in fast is the delicate strappy sandal- in both flat and heel versions. Block heels with a minimalist 90’s look are also everywhere and I personally love them for practicality and comfort. I prefer a block heel or a wedge sandal (also having a resurgence) when I want something with height. Another 90’s favorite, the kitten heel is also having a moment.. and the ever classic espadrille is showing up in pretty options.

Maybe it’s easier if we see what is available? Let’s talk about what’s out there shall we? On a recent mall venture, I meandered into the shoe sections to see what was new and happening.

There are so choices, but today I am focusing on my favorites- slides, strappy sandals, espadrilles, the flip-flop, and metallics.

Slides

As a Californian, slides are my go-to as they feel good, are quick to get on, and give everything an easy vibe! I love them with denim to dresses.

The Birkenstock has gone fashion with chic options for the Birk look with some polish…I love these Gizeh Sandals in the khaki and white cloth with a linen feel and faux tortoise look buckles.

They also comes in The Madrid which I tried in the Khaki.. I thought it was comfy and I took my usual Birkenstock size which is a 38 -and I am a true 8 in shoes.

I also like the shiny tomato red options in the Madrid slide and …Gizeh flip flop….a nice pop of color with your summer neutrals!

This oldrose color is a standout too…

I like this copper version as well. More the pretty options in Birkenstocks here, and here.

Madewell makes these awesome and well made Charley Slides I bought last summer. They come in a rose and a black -cute with everything and are good for an entire day of walking the city!

They also have a strappy version of this shoe now too…

I also like these I found at The Rack. They are affordable, stylish, vegan and actually comfy. Not for all day on the feet like those above, but for a few hours they are good. I bought black, but the tan and Hermes orange are also cool….

The Strappy Black Sandal

One of the looks I find so elegant is the black strappy sandal. I love the minimalist vibe and who doesn’t look chic with a pretty strappy sandal with a white jean or a simple black sundress?

Everyone needs at least one pair… These look especially modern with a neutral toe polish.

A few good ones below. Click on the photo for links..

The espadrille!

No other clothing item says French holiday like the espadrille and never seems to go out of style. They can be so lovely paired with a feminine pieces… and also jeans and a Breton striped t-shirt. I have two pairs from Tory Burch many years old that I still adore..One is an ankle wrap and the other a slide.

Since neither is available anymore, these two below are similar…The Castañer Espadrilles are always consistently rated well for comfort and this wedge is a height that is manageable. I also love the slide versions like these Tory Burch, similar to the Tory ones I own.

Flip Flops

You need a good pair for summer with support and these by Olukai that I shared on my Tahoe edit, are my faves that I bought in Hawaii. They have cushion and arch support, can get wet, go all day for walks and still look cute. They have a sporty feel.. For a dressier flip-flop, I love the Tory Burch classic which is great to take on a vacation. I feel like this is a dressy enough to wear to dinner at a resort too..

Wearing my Olukais for a weekend in Carmel.

Metallics

Mettalics are having a resurgence this year and I love them! A bronze sandal or really any metal, can work with so many colors and styles.. The basic Bernardo sandal that originated in Europe still looks so good and would be great in the black too… These multi color pretties caught my eye..

The gold straps by Me + Em are so good I had to include them, though more of an investment, with this height they would work with so much and be a great one to throw in the travel case too…

Are you ready to think about your summer footwear now? Let’s hope the weather improves here in California…As I was writing this we were having terrible winds and rain in our forecast.. Hopefully you have a warm vacation on the horizon!

On May’s Signature Style, Cindy and I shared our Summer Wish Lists and you can read that post here.

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Now stop by Cindy’s blog to see what she is sharing. She always has the coolest finds..

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Kim

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Of course the week I plan to do a sandal post it decided to rain cats and dogs here in Northern Cal!! I’ve been obsessing on these easy pool slides that are everywhere now. I admit it took me a while to not see them as the ‘swimmer’s shoes’ they once were in my 1980’s high school days. They always looked comfy and with their contoured footbed and rubber souls, the latest incarnations are the same, but with a bit more style. Still, some of the coolest outfits have been with the original Adidas versions, seen below. I love these because I love a shoe I can just pop on and run out the door.

I recently spotted this pair of Tory Burch soft pink slides and bought them as a Valentine’s gift to myself! They were perfect on my latest getaway to Indian Wells for the BNP tennis tournament where I wore them on the plane and also for a long day on my feet watching matches and also for a day at the La Quinta Spa. I wore them with denim shorts and a flowey pink blouse. My only thought is next time I might get the black footbed version as they can show a little dirt, but like a true shower shoe you can take them in the shower with you, give them a little shampoo and they are like new again..

Nordstrom has a huge selection and I’ve shared just a few of the prettiest choices below. For warm weather and travel they are perfect as they are light for packing! This selections below run the gamut on all price points…

The Tory Burch slides I bought also come in navy, and black.

Another Tory Burch version with a quilted look.

This slide by Gucci is fun with it’s flowers.

I like this Botkier version for spring!

This glamorous version by Badgley Mischka would be fun for a night out when you need comfort. It also comes in a black, tan and pink versions. I’d wear it with distressed jeans and a silvery top or sweater.

These are the original Adidas versions in a new look. They also still come in black and navy in the original stripes still here.

For the person who wants an upgraded version of the pool slide, this J Slides look with a suede footbed and woven top is less waterproof, but as comfy and easier to wear everyday. The pewter color is great with so much, but it also comes in a denim blue, tan and coco colors.

I personally love the minimalist look by YSL – the pool slide for one who can really splash out…No pun intended!! It also comes in a pretty nude color. Don’t think I’d be getting these wet for the price..They are leather.

Pedro Garcia has all kinds of pretty versions. This is another that could go from day to evening and does have a rubber sole. Versions in black and pink as well.

Garcia’s disco ball version is fun and comes in gold as well.

Gucci has a few more versions in the rubber sole with the gold horse bit (also in hot pink and black) and also with the pearls and traditional Gs pattern…

Gucci has about ten versions including mens!

Valentino’s Rockstud slides come in 5 shades.

Melissa Slides I have seen in a lot of boutiques including Trina Turk.They look supremely comfy and also come in an array of colors like the blue and floral.