The chunky “ugly sandal” with the comfortable sole and wide straps has enjoyed a higher fashion profile of late, helped along by women pairing them with more sophisticated pieces.
“They’re like a throwback to the original Birkenstocks with the double thick strap,” said Dana Avidan-Cohn, a senior editor at InStyle magazine.
Good for all ages, and for all-day walking or a day at the beach, this style is displacing delicate strappy sandals of seasons past, she said.
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