The Find: 10 flat sandals that are perfectly on-trend
The Find: 10 flat sandals that are perfectly on-trend
By Jean Grant | June 4, 2014
By Jean Grant | 06/04/2014
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The strappy stiletto and towering espadrille have taken backseat this summer to a new footwear star: 90s-style “Ugly Sandals,” some of which look an awful lot like clunky Birkenstocks and men’s shower shoes. For those who cringe at the thought of buying a pair of Tevas, there are plenty of prettier options that will still leave your toes blister-free. We’ve chosen dainty pointed-toe flats with ankle straps, chunky platforms in futuristic metallic shades and sleek minimalist slip-ons. Wear these sandals for any summery situation: in the evening with a slip dress, or during the day with a t-shirt and shorts. Here, our 10 favourite pairs.
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277316 <strong>Circus by Sam Edelman</strong> makes these Birkenstock-like sandals. The spiked straps bring them up to date. $110, available at <a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/shoes/womens-sandals/ace-spiked-sandals-0272-ace--24" target="_blank">thebay.com</a> The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-10-best-flat-sandals/slide/flat-sandals-the-find-08/ flat-sandals-the-find-08 0 0
277309 These strappy sandals by French label <strong>Coclico</strong> are the perfect mix of practicality and subtle Parisian elegance. $375, available at <a href="http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/25709-coclico-2349-blk-ramsay" target="_blank">gravitypope.com</a> The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-01.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-10-best-flat-sandals/slide/flat-sandals-the-find-01/ flat-sandals-the-find-01 0 0
277313 No longer just purveyors of the ubiquitous wellies, UK brand <strong>Hunter</strong> now makes chic, translucent sandals in a range of summery hues. $125, available at <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=31856354&cm_mmc=CJ-_-Affiliates-_-Polyvore-_-11292048" target="_blank">urbanoutfitters.com</a> The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-05.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-10-best-flat-sandals/slide/flat-sandals-the-find-05/ flat-sandals-the-find-05 0 0
277310 Designer <strong>Derek Lam'</strong>s superbly on-trend sandals feature a bold leopard print and an ever-so-slight platform. $345, available at <a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/shoes/womens-sandals/dyls-0124-dyls--24" target="_blank">thebay.com</a> The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-10-best-flat-sandals/slide/flat-sandals-the-find-02/ flat-sandals-the-find-02 0 0
277311 Thick straps, a metallic hue and a chunky base give these <strong>Dr. Martens</strong> sandals a punk vibe. Wear them with ripped skinny jeans for the full effect. $150, available at <a href="http://www.drmartenscanada.ca/womens/footwear/sandals/clarissa-copper-spectra-patent-sandal.html" target="_blank">drmartenscanada.ca</a> The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-10-best-flat-sandals/slide/flat-sandals-the-find-03/ flat-sandals-the-find-03 0 0
277318 While not exactly low to the ground, these platforms from <strong>Topshop </strong>will still let you look fancy without teetering on your toes. $72, available at Topshop, <a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/shoes/womens-sandals/wallis-flatform-sandals-0001-32w24fblk--24" target="_blank">thebay.com</a> The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-10.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-10-best-flat-sandals/slide/flat-sandals-the-find-10/ flat-sandals-the-find-10 0 0
277315 Simple and chic, but with a subtle metallic touch, these slip-ons from <strong>Nine West</strong> will add a bit of class to any casual summer outfit. $110, available at <a href="https://www.ninewest.ca/product.asp?productid=14872" target="_blank">ninewest.ca</a> The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-10-best-flat-sandals/slide/flat-sandals-the-find-07/ flat-sandals-the-find-07 0 0
277317 These <strong>Tiger of Sweden</strong> sandals are a stylish way to achieve the edgy look of the ugly sandal trend, without venturing completely into <strong>Teva</strong> territory. $269, available at <a href="http://heelboy.com/content/products/browse?category=footwear&gender=F&brand=tiger+of+sweden&items_per_page=20" target="_blank">heelboy.com</a> The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-10-best-flat-sandals/slide/flat-sandals-the-find-09/ flat-sandals-the-find-09 0 0
277312 These sandals from <strong>BCBG</strong> are great if you happen to have missed a pedicure appointment. The pointed toe and ankle strap makes the flats fancy enough for evening wear, too. $115, available at <a href="http://heelboy.com/product-gallery-details-lightbox/6615" target="_blank">heelboy.com</a> The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-10-best-flat-sandals/slide/flat-sandals-the-find-04/ flat-sandals-the-find-04 0 0
277314 <strong>Joe Fresh</strong> delivers in the cheap-and-chic department with footwear, too. These sandals resemble a much more expensive <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/sandals/PRDOVR~A0567/A0567.jsp" target="_blank">J. Crew</a> version, but sell for half the price. $49, available at <a href="https://www.joefresh.com/Categories/Women/Accessories/Metallic-Leather-Sandal/p/WU14FW5124_014" target="_blank">joefresh.com</a> The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal The Find: 10 stylish takes on the flat sandal https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/flat-sandals-the-find-06.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-10-best-flat-sandals/slide/flat-sandals-the-find-06/ flat-sandals-the-find-06 0 0
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