#TheShoeist Trends: Comfort Sandals

After years of sky-high heels, fashion finally embraces the flat in the form of comfort shoes, reinvigorating the market with ‘90s-inspired sandal and sneaker variations. Dominating styles range from classic athletic sandals, such as pool slides or multi-strap sandals in nylon and velcro, to molded cork soles inspired by the quintessential Birkenstock. Sophisticated embellishments, materials and colorways update functional footwear for an ever-growing market. Combining active elements and comfort attributes in new hybrid variations, this footwear category allows for greater ease of wear without sacrificing style.