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As our day-to-day outfits have conformed to the current dynamics of our world, shoe trends have also drastically shifted to meet our most recent leisure needs. Because we are leaving the house less and limiting our exposure to the outside more, our demand for comfortable footwear has become a matter of even greater importance. Although life has gotten less hectic for many of us and we now have more time to lounge around in style, our priorities have gone from stunning statements to subtle chic real quick, forcing us to frantically adjust our shopping needs to fit our new lifestyles.

While temperatures rise, we're wearing less these days from our heads to our toes. As we run errands and find creative ways to be active outdoors, we've become less pressured to go full glam while subscribing to a new form of effortlessly wearing not-so-ordinary basics but making them fashion.

No longer limited to dull neutral tones and flat thin soles, creative variations of slides, Velcro straps, quilted, and chunky platform sandals are on the rise. With contrasting colors, textures, and intricate designs, this is the revitalized luxe shoe trend to slide your feet in for the remainder of summer 2020.

The Quilted Platform

The Source Unknown

The platform sandal is for the cool girl never afraid to take on new heights. With an updated early 2000's feel, this style will add a major dose of spice to your life. Dressed up or down, this platform thong sandal is the meaning of fun in the sun.

$78

Run from the Heels

HAVVA

In case you haven't worn Velcro shoes since grade school, brace yourself for these super-luxe strapped sandals adorned with gold chains perfect for your next getaway. Pair with jean shorts or soft linen pants, with or without socks and your feet will thank you later.

$387

Closed Toe Slide

brothervellies.com

For those eclectic souls obsessed with prints, slide into these closed-toe slip-ons for some added fun to your everyday look. Also worn with or without socks, pants are also optional, these are a modern twist on a classic cow print with a western, big city flair.

$395

Platform Wedges

Zara

Platform wedges can easily dress up your outfit without trying too hard. Cute and spunky, this shoe is perfect for those of us that love total support and all-around comfort that a platform wedge provides. Perfect to transition into fall, this slip-on platform will never go out of style.

$119

Too Good to be Quilted

Quilted "leather" is trending hard at the moment and sandals have not been exempt from the design. Paired with soft shorts in place of sneakers and this will be the go-to sandal for all your leisure needs. Also, throw on an anklet to accessorize this look.

$70

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