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Beat Flip-Flop Stigma With Designer Sandals, $530 and Up
Prada’s new slides take everything you love about Birkenstocks and Tevas to a level that’s anything but granola.
Not all feet are fit for open-toed footwear, but even the flip-flop-averse could be tempted by the technical straps of Prada SpA’s rubber-and-webbing sandals. Marrying the sportiness of Tevas with the simplicity of Birkenstocks, these summer slip-ons are high-end at $530 but low-key in true “dad” style. Rugged soles and two adjustable straps that fasten with Velcro add practicality, while the leather trim offers understated luxury and prevents chafing.
• Another expensive riff on the Teva template are Maison Margiela’s multistrap sandals ($790), which come with a raised footbed and two ankle straps that make them extra fussy.