While dressing for the warmer months often feels easier—fewer layers usually mean fewer complications—it’s the shoe department that tends to trip me up (sometimes literally). Sandals might seem like the obvious choice, but more often than not, I find myself grappling with fiddly buckles, straps that dig in by midday, or finishes that feel just a little too casual for the look I’m going for. Finding a pair that’s genuinely comfortable, elevates your outfit and doesn’t leave your feet aching by sunset can feel like a tall order. So, when I stumbled across the wedge flip flop trend this week, it finally felt like my summer wardrobe was beginning to align.
Blending the relaxed ease of a traditional flip flop with the polish and posture-boosting benefits of a wedge, this shoe style offers the best of both worlds. With just enough lift to elongate the legs, wedge flip flops add structure to simple jeans outfits, bring balance to floaty summer dresses and dress up leggings with an easy elegance—offering a much more wearable alternative to classic heels for daytime looks.
While I still love my flat flip flops for beach days and errand runs, this elevated iteration feels infinitely chicer. And unlike the heeled sandals that often look great but leave me longing to go barefoot, wedge flip-flops tick the box for all-day comfort, too.
What’s more, this trend taps into two rising shoe movements at once: the nostalgic return of early-2000s flip-flop silhouettes and the broader wedge shoe trend we’re seeing across the board this season.
I'm not the only one to catch on to the growing appeal, across the high street and throughout designer brands, the wedge flip flop trend is gaining momentum. Read on to discover my edit of the best styles on the market right now.
SHOP WEDGE FLIP FLOPS:
These vinyl heels have a '90s energy that will elevated any outfit.
I would easily believe you if you told me these were designer.
These look so much more expensive than they actually are.
The glossy, satin finish gives these an elevated edge.
These also come in orange and black.
The platform design ensures a comfortable stride.
These also come in a fresh white shade.
Shop these while they're on sale.
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Flip-Flops Are Chic With Jeans, But Stylish People Are Also Wearing Them With This Pant TrendSuch a chic look.
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This Unexpected Shoe Color Made All the Difference in Pamela Anderson's Elegant OutfitShop the fun trend.
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Sorry, But This Pretty Sandal Trend Is Much More Appropriate for Manhattan Than Rubber Flip-FlopsI'll have what Anne Hathaway is having.
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This Shoe Color Trend Is Chicer Than Black, Burgundy, and BrownKaia Gerber agrees.
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Cool Jeans and Chic Flats Is Such a Killer Combo—If I Were You, I'd Buy TheseThe bestReplica Store Anniversary Sale denim and flats deals ahead.
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Style Insiders Know These 6 Summer Accessory Trends Make Simple Outfits More ElegantThey bring the sunshine.
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This Is, By Far, the Sexiest Shoe Trend to Wear With Jeans Right NowSee and shop the style inside.
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Calling It: Within a Month, Everyone Will Be Wearing This Cropped-Pants-and-T-Shirt OutfitJennifer Lawrence is leading the charge.
