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!
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Shop Platform Flip-Flops
Melissa
Free Platform Flip Flops
It’s like walking on air.
Wild Fable
Charlee Platform Flip Flop Sandals
At just $30, we’ll take two pairs.
Havaianas
Slim Flatform Flip Flops
You can never go wrong with Havaianas.
Jeffrey Campbell
Elemental Platform Flip Flop
Simple, sleek, and endlessly wearable.
Naked Wolf
Damsel Platform Flip Flop
Honestly so comfortable.
Steve Madden
Kylen Black Leather Thong Slide Sandal
Steve Madden introduced this trend 20 years ago and continues to perfect it.
Raye
Chris Sandal
A cushioned footbed easily molds to fit you.
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