The comfort sandal trend is still going strong after the flatforms of recent seasons past.
just an example, via barneys, thankfully (imho) sold out
^^Remember those? I couldn't understand their popularity then, and I still don't. The prospect of strapping cinder blocks to my feet doesn't sound very appealing, or maybe I'm just not very trendy/avant-garde. :)
Nowadays, comfort-chic is embodied by the current darling of the fashion set, the ever-reliable and perennially available Birkenstock.
via onlineshoes.com - metallic silver 'Arizona'
Now these may conjure up memories of summer camp counselors of elementary school days of yore, in all their granola crunchy glory, but I'm surprisingly torn. Torn between my dislike (partly on principle, and maybe I'm still traumatized by the whole flatform aesthetic), and budding appreciation of their comfort and nonchalant, carefree - dare I say it - style. The latter camp may be ever so slightly winning.
Chalk it up to a dear friend of mine who has been sporting these metallics, and who makes them look fantastic! I might be eventually become a convert after all.
Just as soon as I stop daydreaming about these beauties :)
via Bergdorf Goodman
Dear readers: Inquiring minds want to know. Sound off in the comments - do you Birk? :)
