Summer is winding down and it feels like the whole world (read: Northern Hemisphere) is enjoying the last few weeks of warm weather before it’s time to start layering up.
And while finding shorts and a tee that match or a pair of ultra-breathable sneakers is hugely important in the summer (or any time, really), there’s one combination of clothing you shouldn’t be sleeping on this year: socks with sandals.
The oft-ridiculed footwear style has taken a turn over the past few seasons, becoming an absolute must-have, and 2023 is no different. From the fattest flip-flops imaginable to Birkenstock’s most iconic sandals hitting middle-age, we’re celebrating freeing the toe more than ever.
Going open-toe is a prerequisite in the hotter months of the year, however, pairing socks with sandals gives you a further level of flexibility — both aesthetically and functionally. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be spending every free minute this summer outside, which means you’ll often be out all day and into the evening. Summer and fall nights can get quite cool. Wearing socks with sandals can help combat that.
Though the style has been long considered a fashion faux-pas and the trademark “German on vacation” look, wearing socks with sandals — when styled right — opens a myriad of opportunities, while offering increased comfort and warmth. To prove that the style is here to stay, we’ve rounded up the best sandals with socks combinations.
Browse the best socks with sandals in 2023 below.
Marni Mules and Stray Rats Socks
Kicking off with a more low-key pairing to ease you into the socks and sandals life, these minimal Marni mules come crafted from calf leather and have been paired with grey socks from American streetwear label Stray Rats.
Birkenstock Sandals and Jacquemus Socks
One of Birkenstock’s newer models, the Kyoto Sandal comes with the brand’s signature comfort but a more sporty look than its other models. Plus, this brown colorway matches perfectly with…
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