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The ultra-minimalist, ’90s-inspired flip-flop has been capturing the hearts—and carts—of fashion insiders for seasons now. Across the pond in Copenhagen, chic Danes are known to style theirs with glittering sequin skirts and transitional trench coats, while in New York, downtown tastemakers pair theirs with CBK-coded denim, simple white tees, and sculptural pendant necklaces, à la The Row. So while it wasn’t exactly surprising to see the summery shoe return to the spring runways, it was the style’s close sartorial cousin—the thong-heeled sandal—that emerged as the real standout.
Vogue’s Ultimate Thong-Heeled Sandals Edit
Arriving in both wedge and kitten-heel form, this season’s iterations come backed by serious sources—from the catwalk (Khaite, Alaïa, and Gucci) to the A-list crowd (Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner) to Vogue editors themselves. For our spring 2026 Shopping List shoot, fashion market director Naomi Elizeé slipped into a sleek all-white pair, styled with tailored trousers, a colorful red sweater, and a sporty jacket tied casually around her waist—a natural complement to her signature maximalist style.
Yes, thong-heeled sandals work seamlessly for evening—Bieber offers the blueprint with straight-leg denim and a cropped leather jacket—but they feel just as right for daytime. Take a cue from Khaite’s SS26 show and wear yours with a breezy midi skirt, crisp button-up, and lightweight knit for the ultimate in-between-season outfit formula. Options range from classic black and croc-embossed styles to sumptuous suedes and pops of fresh color—cherry red, chartreuse, and powder blue, to be exact.
