The Sandal Trend to Buy If You’re Over High-Heel Flip-Flops

If you’re a fan of high-heel flip-flops, the good news is that they’re still very much a trend. But if you’ve grown bored of the extremely popular trend and are ready for something different (but still sort of similar), I also have good news for you in the form of an alternative style to add to your summer shoe collection. And to make the news even better, I have an IRL example of the trend, as Madelyn Cline was just photographed wearing it in NYC.

The trend in question is strappy high-heel mule sandals, which add a ’90s-coded look to outfits that’s similar to the effect of high-heel flip-flops. Strappy mules are just as sleek and minimal as thong sandals, which makes them versatile and easy to dress up or down, but you won’t be wearing the same shoes as every other fashion girl you encounter throughout your day, and you won’t have an annoying piece of leather between your toes.