Pimmerse yourself in the streets of the holiday resort, browsing through all the little shops. Or darting, again, on the hot asphalt. Whatever the main occupation in this very hot Summer 2023, brands and stylists offer the solution at your fingertips: comfortable and elegant sandalsstudy yourself to walk a lot without giving up on glamour.
“Struscio”, necessity and even hiking – so to speak – in a chic key: the worthy substitutes for sneakers and socks in the hot season, thanks to soles designed to travel kilometers without the risk of blisters. Dad sandals to who? The ugly but comfortable models in Summer 2023 are replaced by more harmonious summer shoeswhich do not give up on practicality.
Not only Birkenstock: all the most elegant competitors of the season
Once the two categories, those of comfortable sandals for walking a lot and that of fashionable women’s sandals, traveled different paths. Today, however, they meet on the common ground of the trends. But which are the models to focus on in Summer 2023? The classic sandals with stylish buckles Birkenstocks they now have several sought-after competitors.
Just scroll through the Instagram feeds or look at the street style to spot the comfy version of the legendary Oran Of Hermesmodel chyprethe comfortable sandal for walking that retains the sophisticated allure but is equipped with anatomic sole in rubber – the social-proof front H remains. The good news is that similar low-cost ones can also be found (Bibi Lou).
The most desired models, from Chanel to Dior
A cross between the sandal with trekking Velcro closure and the classic minimal leather model: like the coveted sandals with Chanelwhich in various shapes have held the table for at least two seasons, followed by Dioract Of Dior with ergonomic insole. For the more classy wanderers, one of the models from the latest co-lab Chloé x Tevasporty & glamor par excellence.
Minimal, chic and comfortable
Alongside the more blatantly luxury and logo proposals, the range of walking sandals expands with summer shoes with minimal uppers: there are those who bet on the traditional Fisherman with buckle at the heel, a comfortable re-proposition of the flat leather sandal (Gianvito Rossi); who on the simple slides, padded in rubber and leather (Bottega Veneta); and on the cross band, such as Prada. All equipped with modern platform soles, but not excessive: a return to the past, when at the top of the wishlists there were only i Fussbettthe legendary comfortable walking sandals by Marnthe products (and desired) even now in many different colors.
Comfortable leather sandals, Gianvito Rossi.
No to laces, yes to velcro (invisible)
The important thing, if the aim is really to move with simplicity, is to avoid too thin laces and straps, which in the long run would make the foot “suffer”. The model that mixes all needs, as well as trends, in one? L’Hoop-and-Look Of The Rowwith velcro closure covered in leather and padded in neoprene, comfortable and refined thanks to the basic cut and neutral colors.
Leather sandals with velcro, The Row.
For the lovers of glamorous detailsthere is no shortage of elegant versions of women’s sandals for walking embellished with applications of crystals (Gucci) or pearls (Jimmy Choo): indicated, if not for the sea, for the evening, combined with a simple long slip dress.
The ideal outfit, relaxed but not too sporty
Yes, because the comfy sandals of the moment match, in Summer 2023, in a way you don’t expect. Shorts and sportswear are to be avoided: rather, an intimate and relaxed look, composed of an oversized shirt and tailored trousers, or a structured skirt.
Comfortable sandals enhance a classic minimal and relaxed look (Photo: Streetstyleshooters/Getty Images).
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