Back in the ’90s, no one would have ever thought to put on the ugly Birkenstock. But ever since 2014, it’s on the foot of every fashion icon you can think of, from Alexa Chung to the Olsen twins. Céline‘s fur revival of it sure didn’t help slow down its mass popularity, either! You’ll see Birkenstocks donned by every seasoned Manhattanite, whether it’s in the subway, on the street, or on the line at Mud Coffee.
If you want to spice things up a little, here are some chic alternatives to the wide strapped shoe:
I. Alexander Wang ‘Alisha’ Sandal
II. Proenza Schouler Black Leather Espadrille Sandals
III. Helmut Lang Black Waxed Leather Beach Slide Sandals
IV. Givenchy Black Floral Slip-On Sandal
-by Sunny Tsao