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The best flip-flops have become a summer closet standby, certified with Vogue fashion editors’ stamp of approval. Although the warm-weather sandal certainly garnered a mixed bag of reactions when they came back en mode, the ease and styling versatility of flip-flops have made them a mainstay in every shoe closet (not to mention a commanding presence on the men’s 2025 spring runways.) What’s old is new again, and a slew of high-end and contemporary designers, whose refined takes on the summertime shoe—plus the wave of influential people who wear them—have proven that flip-flops are most definitely in their chic era.
The Row really set the stage for the thong sandal’s comeback with their beautifully-crafted, minimal options, regularly worn by fans such as Zoë Kravitz and Kendall Jenner on the street in their everyday lives. Bella Hadid is no stranger to the shape either, having sported everything from kitten heeled flip-flops to throwback platforms, mixed within her signature retro-leaning looks, always giving us a bit of wardrobe envy. Even if you don’t have a super model’s closet, flip-flops are an accessible choice that quite literally everyone can dip their toes into, available at every budget.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Flip-Flops:
- The Easy Everyday: Tkees Foundations matte flip-flops, $60
- The Investment Buy: The Row Dune flip-flops, $690
- The Office-Appropriate: Toteme The Flip-Flop flats, $480
- The Vacation-Ready: Havaianas slim flip flops, $29
- The Kitten Heel Variation: Mango kitten heel flip flops, $90
- The Bold and Bright: Free People Around Town flip-flops, $57
- The Luxe Leather: Emme Parsons Meta sandals, $495
- The Trend-Forward Jelly: Ancient Greek Sandals Saionara PVC flip flops, $240
- The Sleek and Simple: A.Emery Kinto leather flip-flops, $170
Whether you plan to don yours at the office with a white poplin skirt and waistcoat, on the town with a mini dress for those hot, summer nights out, or vow only to reserve the shoe for that next big vacation, it’s time to pick up a fresh pair as we enter the warmer season. The grosgrain slip-ons from The Row are possibly the investment buy you will treasure for years, but brands like Tkees and Staud make sleek options that come in under $300. Many contemporary labels, including Ancient Greek Sandals, Gap, and Christopher Esber, are leaning into the jelly and PVC moment this season, so if you are craving a bit of trend-forward nostalgia, these are your best bets, while those looking for a little lift will find a platform shape at Prada, a thong wedge from Alaïa, and a kitten heeled-take from Tory Burch, all with the extra inches you want. Go ahead, shop the 24 best flip-flops that have the Vogue stamp of approval, below.
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