ORof and I love. In the fashion industry it often happens that items considered divisive, controversialeven uglybecome a trend. This happened, for example, to capri pants and ballerina sneakers. In this hot season, however, it is the turn of the women’s trekking sandals.
In the Spring-Summer 2026In fact, footwear with a sporty soul abandons mountain paths and nature walks, conquering the looks of street style. Thanks to the glamorous reinterpretations of Prada and Phoebe Philo, the usual women’s trekking sandals gain the status of object of desire in season. Saying goodbye, at least for the moment, to the title of ugly shoe par excellence. Between those who love them and those who hate them.
Sporty glamor according to Phoebe Philo
It’s not the first time that summer footwear has been used hiking they infiltrate the world of fashion, with mixed success. This year, however, traditional hiking sandals can boast a cult designer’s seal of approval, Phoebe Philo. With the brand that bears his namein fact, the British designer, former creative director of Céline, has already created a series of accessories highly desired. After the maxi mask sunglasses and the multi-compartment shoulder bag, Philo ennobles and elevates the mountain It Shoes. Thanks to a total black suede silhouette, original and sophisticated.
Women’s trekking sandals, how to wear them in the city
In this hot season, therefore, the hiking sandals they will not be the exclusive prerogative of days in the mountains. Quite the opposite. In the everyday lifein the office or for lunch, for example, sports sandals are preparing to replace the usual flip-flops or classic Birkenstocks. The most daring and expert fashionistas bet on contrastscombining the discussed It Shoes in an original and unpredictable way. Make room, then, for floral mini dresses, sophisticated midi dresses and slip-style dresses.
How to combine sports sandals in a glamorous way. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
Guarantee of comfort And practicalitysports sandals are a candidate to become the true must-have shoes of the summer. The controversial footwear, in an essential and monochromatic version, will accompany tailored suits light and coordinated sets consisting of trousers and vest. There is also room for pleated midi skirts and maxi skirt with a column design, for refined and contemporary outfits. The touch of a true fashionista? Adding a couple of socks colourful.
Original and refined, sports sandals are back to setting trends. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
Ugly shoes to whom?
In short, trekking-inspired sandals are preparing to invade the summer wardrobe. Cecilie Bahnsenfor example, enriches them with flowers, for a more feminine look, while Prada combines leather and ribbon, shades of blue and touches of black. Nike, The North Face And Tevainstead, faithful to their sporting heritage, play with bright shades and unexpected color palettes.
The total black of Columbia And PUMAfinally, it contrasts with the multicolor pattern imagined by Barbour.
All that remains is to decide: to love or to hate?