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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
H&M Just Launched a Summer Shoe Collection of Trending Under-$40 Flip-Flops
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Good news: Memorial Day Weekend is right around the corner, bringing with it later sunsets, beach escapes, and peak Aperol Spritz season. That means it's officially time to shop for all your summer footwear. If you're after affordable shoes that look luxe while tapping into this season's top sandal trends, H&M's latest summer shoe collection should be your first stop. From minimalist, designer-inspired flip-flops to standout styles with on-trend fringe and gold hardware detailing, H&M is serving up lust-worthy sandals for summer — all for under $40. More from WWD Fruity Booty Pops Up in SoHo What Barbie's Declining Foot Arch Reveals About Consumer Demand for Comfort Shoes The 12 Best Sunscreens for Acne-prone Skin, According to Dermatologists This summer, the flip-flop sandal trend shows no signs of slowing down. Its high-fashion revival began with The Row's minimalist leather thong sandals, first introduced back in its Spring 2021 collection. Since then, the brand has gradually refined the style into a sleek wardrobe staple that embodies quiet luxury. By the Spring/Summer 2025 season, thong sandals and flip-flop inspired summer shoes fully cemented their status across the fashion month runways — from Alaïa to Sportmax and beyond. If you're not ready to drop $890 on The Row's cult-favorite flip-flops (understandable), H&M's Summer 2025 sandal collection offers a chic alternative at a fraction of the price. Drawing inspiration from the designer flip-flops of the moment, H&M utilizes luxe details like croc-embossed leather, fringe accents, and gold-tone metal hardware to elevate its thong sandals. The Coated Flip Flops echo the sleek footbed silhouette of The Row's pair, while the Motif Sandals feature gold hardware toe-ring detailing reminiscent of sandals seen at Giuseppe Zanotti and Tod's. Another standout is a boho-inspired thong sandal with fringe detailing, a nod to Proenza Schouler's Spring 2025 runway collection. While the price of H&M's thong summer sandals range from $24-40, the sleek design and details make these affordable sandals look luxe. And given these designer-inspired shoes are sure to dominate summer, keep scrolling to shop them before they sell out. WWD Shop's newsletter $29.99 Buy Now at H&M $24.99 Buy Now at H&M $39.99 Buy Now at H&M $24.99 Buy Now at H&M Buy Now at H&M $39.99 $39.99 Since 1910, WWD — often referred to as 'the fashion bible' — has been the leading industry voice of authority for senior executives in the global women's and men's fashion, retail and beauty communities, while also informing the consumer media that cover the market. Today, WWD's breaking news and trend coverage continues to be a trustworthy resource for both fashion insiders and consumers alike. Our shopping editors continue to uphold WWD's editorial standards and values with quality, expert-backed product selections. Learn more about us here. Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Style Commerce Editor at WWD and Footwear News, where she writes and edits fashion, beauty, and lifestyle stories. Previously, she served as Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan and Market Editor at Harper's BAZAAR, where she oversaw digital content from fashion features to news and product reviews. With over a decade of experience as a digital fashion editor, she's an expert in scouring the internet for the greatest emerging brands, top-rated products, and latest trends to shop.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Saw Gigi Hadid Wearing a Mini Dress and Flip-Flops, So I Bought a Mini Dress and Flip-Flops
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Flip-flops are a polarizing shoe choice. I'll give you that. But, no matter where you fall in the footwear debate (hate to love 'em, love to hate 'em), the flip-flops trend is back in a big way. Gigi Hadid is just the latest celeb to sport the style—add Jennifer Aniston and her go-to $50 pair to that list too—and, TBH, she's convincing me to let my own dawgs out as well.$20.00 at The supermodel was spotted in NYC Wednesday night heading into Soho's Altro Paradiso to celebrate her new Havaianas collab. Naturally, she sported the rubber sandals for the occasion. Hadid styled her flip-flops with an embellished tweed Marc Jacobs mini dress—which is already sold out, I checked—and a vibrant beaded Staud Timmy Bag for the most unexpected high-low look that, somehow, totally worked. She even paired the beachy elevated 'fit with beaded jewelry and bright yellow nails that matched her shoes to a T. Gigi's Top Flip-Flops aren't a style or color from her actual collab (we'll get to those in a min), but the shoe is arguably the brand's most iconic design. It features Havaianas' signature rubber sole and tonal logo with a monochrome shade, whether you go for Hadid's bright yellow hue or one of the other many options. The material is slip-resistant and waterproof, making them ideal for a poolside hang—or, in Gigi's case, a rainy NYC day—while the sandal also features a v comfy cushioned footbed. Shoppers can attest to this, too. One says the flip-flops are "never a fail" even after "20+ years," and another adds that they're "the best quality footwear" they've ever tried. "They are firm and thick, which means your feet don't get blistered and sore," the reviewer says. "I have loved my Havaianas since I first discovered them many decades ago," a customer writes. "I always use them at home and on the beach. Love their many colors and the fact that they make my feet feel free." As for Hadid's collab with Havaianas, the new global brand ambassador unveiled her co-designed collection in March. The line features retro-inspired silhouettes and shades that really capture her effortless style. "Whether it's my shorts to go to volleyball practice, or jeans to go get a smoothie, or a dress, it feels like me to put on Havaianas," Hadid told Elle earlier this spring. She added that the brand is "iconic for a reason."$26.00 at at at at My two cents? If Gigi Hadid and Jennifer Aniston are both onboard with flip-flops, so am I. You Might Also Like Here's What NOT to Wear to a Wedding Meet the Laziest, Easiest Acne Routine You'll Ever Try
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Gigi Hadid Puts California Girl Aesthetic Into Havaianas Collaboration
Gigi Hadid x Havaianas Collab: NYC Launch Event Fun fact: When flip flops were invented and patented by Havaianas in 1962, the rubberized shoes were perfect for the South American country's beach lifestyle (hello, The Girl from Ipanema). Its design was based on the Japanese Nori shoe, which was made from straw. Over 60 years later, the easy-to-wear shoes once associated with Brazil's poorer working class have become the de rigueur summer sandals. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 28: Gigi Hadid attends the Gigi Hadid X Havaianas launch party at Altro ... More Paradiso on May 28, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/GC Images) Helping to elevate these humble and affordable shoes has been a slew of brand collaborations that range from Dolce & Gabbana, Manolo Blahnik, and Valentino to Saint Laurent and Disney. Celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Arizona Muse, and Barbie Ferreira have also teamed up to create capsule collections. For summer 2025, the Brazilian brand has teamed up with Supermodel and Havaianas brand ambassador Gigi Hadid, who has infused styles with a 'California Dreamin" vibe. Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, Gigi Hadid, Olivia Palermo at the Gigi Hadid x Havaianas Collab: NYC ... More Launch Event Hadid creative directed the six-style capsule collection infused with sunset-inspired prints and color scheme—think orange, pink, and blues ombré effects—on the brand's Top and Slim Square style flip flops that infuse the squishy sandals with a dose of fashion. To promote the offering, which launches in the US in June, a photo campaign that channels a 1940s/50s pin-up vibe and features the self-proclaimed flip-flop lounging in a hammock at a Hollywood set-worthy beach. To celebrate, the Brazil-founded rubber sandal maker threw a party in downtown Manhattan, attempting to bring the beach to the city with a rooftop fete at Altro Paradiso in Soho. The party channeled the sandy coasts of Rio de Janeiro, complete with palm leaves, tropical flowers, branded coconut shells, pearlized seashell cocktail glasses, customized anklets by Susan Alexandra's charm collection, and a sunset-infused orange glow everywhere. Flip-flops from the Gigi Hadid X Havaianas collection. The trendy eatery's vast rooftop boasts a beautiful west-side Manhattan sunset, and the aim was to give guests such as Olivia Palermo and Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele a front-row view. However, this being New York lately, the weather had another plan. The rain was non-stop on party day. Thus, the event was moved inside. This didn't stop Hadid from turning it out in a charming Marc Jacobs cream dress with chunky jewel accents and a 50s bob hairdo while sporting the orange color of the sandals. After all, every New Yorker knows that in a summer rain, the de facto shoe is a rubber flip-flop, preferably Havaianas.
The Guardian
4 days ago
- Health
- The Guardian
Are ‘perversely sexy' flip-flops the final frontier of the ugly shoe trend?
They are typically worn around public swimming pools in the hope of avoiding a verruca. Or slipped on post-pedicure. Now, flip-flops are moving beyond communal showers and nail salons. Along with rattling ice cubes in glasses of rosé, this summer's soundtrack is gearing up to be peppered with the distinctive noise of flip-flops slapping pavements. Libby Jane Page, executive director of Vogue Shopping, describes the footwear style as having 'endless appeal' hailing them a 'summer staple'. The catalyst for the trend? A pair of £670 flip-flops from the Row. Earlier this year, the luxury brand that is helmed by the child TV stars turned designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and who have a knack for turning basics (black trousers, white shirts, cashmere cardigans) into covetable pieces, included flip-flops with a black fabric thong and red rubber sole in their latest collection. Although many people were outraged by the triple-figure price tag, they quickly sold out. (There is now a waiting list.) Elsewhere on the catwalks, there were jelly flip-flops at Chloé and smart leather iterations at Ferragamo. Coperni did a rubberised platform version, while Miu Miu deconstructed classic Mary Janes, chopping off the almond toe shape to add a flip-flop front. Now the trickle-down effect has flooded the high street. Despite recent dismal weather, searches for flip-flops are up 44% at John Lewis. Bestsellers include a £14.40 black-soled version from Ipanema with a contrasting tortoiseshell thong. Over at M&S, square-toed suede and a leopard-print pairs are in high demand, though almost impossible to track down in stores (online ordering is still not available following a cyberattack). Meanwhile, a £9.95 rubber pair from Muji are being hailed as the perfect dupe for Christopher Esber's £250 plastic thongs. 'In handbags,' Page explains, 'it's always been about what luxury brand you're carrying; in footwear it couldn't be more different – the more democratic the better and it doesn't get more laid-back than the flip-flop.' During the Cannes film festival the model Irina Shayk was photographed hanging out around the Croisette in a £60 studded pair from Mango. Ancient Greek sandals are selling bright rainbow-coloured jelly versions for £95, while the Brazilian OG Havaianas has teamed up with Dolce & Gabbana on a limited-edition collection spanning everything from faux fur to macramé straps (from £120). On Thursday Havaianas announced that the model Gigi Hadid had designed her own collection for the brand with hot orange and ombré styles from £25 the focus. In the same way that Birkenstocks and then Crocs freed themselves from the 'bin shoe' category of footwear (stored by the front door and worn for waste disposal purposes only), perhaps the great flip-flop revival suggests that we are reaching the final frontier of the ugly shoe trend. They also tap into a wider toe-exposure trend, succeeding mesh ballet flats and shoes such as Vibram's FiveFingers that frame each individual phalanx. With flip-flops, the toes have reached maximum display. 'We are certainly in a phalangeal era,' says the fashion writer Liana Satenstein. 'After all, we've seen cleavage, we've seen buttocks in the open, but feet? Whether your hooves are knobby or bunion-ridden, they can be perversely sexy, and people want to express that via a slappy flip-flop.' While flip-flops may be being hailed as a new fashion trend, they are one of the earliest styles of shoes. Rebecca Shawcross, a senior curator at Northampton's Shoe Museum, points to a woven reeds pair from Egypt in their collection that 'look so contemporary' but in fact, date from 350BC. Shawcross explains that flip-flops first infiltrated western fashion in the 1960s taking inspiration from Japanese thonged zori sandals. 'This coincided with developments in the production of rubber. Manufacturers realised that a thong style of shoe made of rubber was easy and cheap to make.' Sign up to Fashion Statement Style, with substance: what's really trending this week, a roundup of the best fashion journalism and your wardrobe dilemmas solved after newsletter promotion The popularity of the trend can also be pegged to the stylist Allison Bornstein's 'wrong shoe theory', a styling hack that involves purposefully wearing an unexpected shoe. The Row's lookbook shows their versions styled with jeans. Hailey Bieber has been pictured wearing Toteme flip-flops with low-rise tailored trousers, while the fashion influencer outfit of choice is jazzy trousers offset with casual minimalist flip-flops from or Aeyde. But as the flip-flop makes it way from beach bars to members' club, the trend comes with a caveat. Helen Branthwaite, the chief clinical adviser for the Royal College of Podiatry, points out they are only a healthy choice of shoe for people with strong feet. 'The style of a thong shoe alters foot function primarily as the way you walk needs to address the lack of fastening on to the foot.' Flip-flops with more of an arch profile and structured sole from brands such as Archies Footwear and Birkenstock may have a better outcome. But Branthwaite says wearing any flip-flop style excessively could increase the risk of injury. 'Adaptation occurs over a prolonged period of time and constant wearers of this style of shoe may find come the winter they can not then get a shoe or trainer on comfortably.' Her advice: 'Variation is key and swapping around helps the foot remain strong whilst also being supported.' With a heatwave on the way, flip-flop fans, you have been warned. To read the complete version of this newsletter – complete with this week's trending topics in The Measure and your wardrobe dilemmas solved – subscribe to receive Fashion Statement in your inbox every Thursday.
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Travel + Leisure
5 days ago
- Health
- Travel + Leisure
I Hiked the Alps in Comfy Teva Sandals—and Now I'm Eyeing These 12 Similar Pairs, From $30
Flip-flop culture is part of my DNA. As an Aussie, I was basically born to wear what we call thongs 365 days a year, whether I'm at the beach, park, or pub. As a frequent traveler who now spends all her summers in Europe, I pull out all my flip-flops and sandals and romp around cities like Zurich, Berlin, and Paris in open-toe shoes as soon as the sun peeks out. But I don't limit my sandal-loving lifestyle to just day trips around cities either: I also take hiking sandals on mountain hikes and run around some of Europe's famous national parks. Packing these adventure-ready, comfortable sandals is an incredibly useful trick when traveling. Lightweight and easily packable, these shoes are durable for mixed weather conditions and super comfortable—sometimes just as comfy as sneakers. On my last trip around the Swiss Alps in Crans-Montana, I packed my Teva Women's Aventrail Shoes after reading that a pro-mountaineer tested them out on the Appalachian Trail. I was curious if they would withstand mild hikes in the Swiss Alps—and I wasn't disappointed. $145 at Zappos $145 at Crans-Montana has more than 320 kilometers (or just under 200 miles) of well-marked trails; I comfortably conquered many of them, including those with steep inclines, blister-free in these Teva sandals. Similar to a trail running shoe in terms of support and responsiveness, the sandal is very secure on your foot because of the special W strapping system, which offers multiple adjustable straps for ultimate customization to get the best fit. A durable spider rubber outsole provides superior grip for traction even on wet, slippery, or uneven terrain. $145 at Zappos $145 at Clearly, these Teva hiking sandals took my love for this type of adventure footwear to another level. Now, read on for 11 more pairs of comfortable hiking sandals to pack for city escapes, outdoor adventures, and beyond from Hoka, Merrell, Keen, and more, starting at $30. If you're working with a budget, these lightweight sandals are a good pick and have a soft, contoured footbed ideal for stability and comfort (especially if you have flat feet), even if you walk in them all day. There is also a grippy sole that helps with traction on wet or rugged terrain without fear of slipping. Basically, if you love Hoka running shoes, you are going to love these comfortable, highly supportive sandals. They're made with the same famous Hoka cushioning, so you know you will be comfortable in them, but there are additional add-ons like a deep heel cup for foot-cradling comfort, a quick-release strap, and a speed buckle to help you slip them on and off efficiently. This Keen sandal has an eye-catching design that is more than just nice to look at. These shoes are highly durable and have a breathable mesh lining designed to limit the amount of odor-causing bacterial growth—so you can wear them over and over again on your next trip. $77 at Zappos $80 at These cushy Merrell sandals have everything you want in a hiking shoe: the foam midsoles are lightweight and provide long-lasting comfort, while the outer soles have added durability thanks to the recycled rubber. Wear them on wet or dry surfaces without worrying about slipping. The simple design also makes them a versatile shoe for taking on walking tours, sightseeing, and even going out to eat. Adjustable straps make these Chaco sandals easy to take on and off, but reviewers also rave about the comfort level of these hiking sandals, thanks to contoured footbeds. Shoppers say they're comfortable while walking for miles in them, and some mention wearing them for trail running and stepping over large boulders when outdoors. They'll also dry quickly, making them ideal for wet terrain too. $90 at Zappos $90 at Another favorite of mine from Teva are these sandal-like shoes that allow your feet to breathe during summer activities. They can also be used for water adventures like kite-surfing, wake-boarding, and even fishing (as I did with these sandal-shoes in Indonesia). I found them to be very comfortable and loved the easy-to-use hook-and-loop closure that allowed me to take them off quickly. When I was in Spain last month, everyone was wearing the local brand Camper—so I decided to do the same. One of the more stylish hiking sandals out there, the Camper Oruga Up Sandal is made of recycled material and is easy to take off because of the hook-and-loop system. The slightly elevated-looking style of the high platform makes it a versatile shoe to have for the trails and exploring cities. A hiking sandal that mimics a flip-flop but with much more comfort, the Bedrock Sandal is relatively flat for a minimalist footbed, but it still gives a lot of support for longer walks. Wear them hiking on gravel or grass, or put them on for kayaking or other water sports as they're designed to get wet and dry fast. $80 at Amazon $80 at REI $80 at This is one of the classic models Teva is known for, but with extra perks like quick-dry webbing and an EVA-foam midsole for added cushioning. Your foot will also feel stable hiking or walking over slippery rocks because of its special Durabrasion rubber outsole, which offers grippy traction. $110 at REI $110 at Another great sandal-looking sneaker is this Merrell Maipo Explorer shoe, with breathable mesh linings and an elastic heel pull tab to allow for easy on-and-off action, perfect for kayaking, walking, or hiking outdoors. The dual-directional grooves in the midsoles improve the ground connection, so you feel more stable when walking, too. Probably the most stylish sandal-shoe you can purchase that will also look good when walking around a city is the Keen Uneek Sneaker Sandal. It's comfortable because of its slightly snug fit, which means the sandal locks your foot in place nicely. The bungee cord and lace-lock toggle allow for instant security when you put your foot in, and the soft microfiber linings provide additional comfort for all-day wear. Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week.
