When you think of jelly sandals—or their more grown-up sister, the fisherman sandals—you may remember those plastic non-sandals from the nineties that served more of a nostalgic purpose than that of a comfortable shoe. Nevertheless, times have changed, and these once babyish flats have taken a new, stylish form that has turned them into a must-have item for any modern wardrobe. As these sandals are now being embraced by chic brands such as The Row and fashion icons like Alexa Chung and for all the stylish females of Portugal, the fisherman sandal trend has taken off, and it does not seem to be slowing down even as the seasons are changing. Summer is ending but these sandals, which used to be a summer essential, are now the perfect counterpart to become the ultimate footwear for the cold months, out scheduling last season’s loafers for the seasonal shift.
The latest designs from Mango and Hereu, among others, have amended somewhat from their predecessors in that they are no longer constructed of beach friendly materials, such as rubber or plastic bands. The most basic fisherman sandal of fall 2024 is now made of leather, with thick, multi-braided wide straps that stay tight on the foot. The sandal is also the perfect shoe for pairing some socks or tights with, now that the air is getting chilly. There is no right way to pair your fisherman sandals with other clothing items, this much is certain; still, they look amazing with wide leg pants, which are also a great choice for late summer and early fall, as well as, midi skirts, which will help you get through the first cold days of the season. And before our warm days are definitely gone, grab the fashionable dress shorts that are now taking over the streets and may be a perfect match for your new fall shoes. So whether you will be wearing your fisherman sandals with peekaboo stock or really prefer the no-sock look, you can be sure that they will be your footwear of choice to the end of summer, on the cooler days of fall.
