EmRata Is Bringing Back the Y2K Sandals I Was Obsessed With in High School
The '90s called, and Emily Ratajkowski answered. The street style star was spotted recently in New York City wearing a simple outfit featuring a few summer staple pieces, but her shoes made us do a double take. The 33-year-old model (and '90s baby) may have resurrected one of our favorite trends of the late 20th century: platform flip-flops.
In their purest form, these black sandals go with absolutely everything. Whether you're running errands on foot, heading to the beach, or camping out by the pool, odds are you will be wearing and seeing these classic summer shoes in some form or another. Did we mention they're super comfortable too?
Whether you want old-school rubber flip-flops or are ready to take your summer sandals to new heights with elevated designer versions, there's a pair of platform flip-flops out there to fit pretty much everyone's budget and style. Scroll down to check out several pairs of platform flip-flops and shop your faves. It's still early enough in the summer to break in a new pair or two!
On Emily Ratajkowski: Axel Arigato shoes
Shop Platform Flip-Flops
Steve Madden introduced this trend 20 years ago and continues to perfect it.
Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks.
-
10 Spring Outfit Ideas That Will Make Anyone Look Like a Fashion Person
Bring on the compliments.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
Katie Holmes's New Sandals Are Causing Controversy on Reddit Right Now
Here's why.
By Drew Elovitz
-
I Hate to Say It, But These 7 Sandal Trends Have Got to Go—7 I'm Shopping Instead
It's not you. It's me.
By Anna LaPlaca
-
Style Rut? I Have Something for That—33 Stellar Spring Picks From Nordstrom, Zara, and Madewell
I see chic outfits in your future.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
Try Any of These 5 Spring Shoe Trends, and You Won't Be Able to Stop Staring at Your Feet
I'm obsessed.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
It's Back: The Humble Sandal Trend That New Yorkers Love to Hate
Spotted in L.A.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
Calling It Early: This Will Be Summer's Biggest Sandal Trend
Easy, breezy.
By Michelle Scanga
-
Everyone Will Run to Buy This '90s Sandal Trend After Seeing What Hailey Bieber Just Wore
It's still going strong.
By Allyson Payer