“Dad Sandals” Are the Summer Fashion Item Instagram is Obsessed With

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Earlier this year, we wrote about how when it comes to sandals this summer, less is more. Spaghetti straps and transparent straps were declared as in and we began searching for the daintiest and most minimalist shoe money could buy.

So you can imagine our surprise when the dad sandal crash-landed on our Instagram feed and became the potential shoe of the summer. When it comes to “dad” fashion, it’s all about practicality and functionality. These sandals have thick, supportive straps, velcro, and no heel. And Prada has released their own version.

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If Prada’s not on your agenda, you can buy high street versions of the unsurprisingly comfortable sandal at Asos or Zara. You can now wear sandals that are suitable for beaching, hiking, and staying bang on-trend. The dad sandal has our stamp of approval.