I'm as Baffled as You Are by Heeled Flip-Flops |Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing

last updated 9 September 2020

A lot of divisive sandals have become mainstream this summer, from Velcro Tevas to low wedge sandals, but the one I struggle to get my head around is heeled flip-flops. Scandi influencers have been wearing colourful Havaianas with floral dresses for several years, turning them from a beach staple into a surprising fashion week buy. However, this year, designers like Simon Miller, Cult Gaia and Gianvito Rossi have taken this a step further via a flip-flop stiletto hybrid.

These still have the classic strap falling in between the big toe and second toe that you'd expect from flip-flops, but then there's the mini heel, often with a curve that makes them look even edgier. Like any divisive trend, the fashion crowd has got behind these upgraded flip-flops. What’s more surprising is how quickly these are selling out. It was a challenge for me to find heeled flip-flops that are actually still in stock.

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Style Notes: These white flip-flops look perfect worn with a simple blue shirtdress and an anklet.

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Style Notes: Dress up a midi dress with heeled flip-flops and a padded headband.

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Style Notes: Deb wears hers with a white tank top and beige trousers.

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Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.