8 Dad Sandals to Sport in Honor of Father's Day
For the second year in a row, the love-them or hate-them shoe has returned to bring you a summer of dad-inspired fashion with a '90s nostalgia.
In an age of embracing masculine-feminine dressing, it is no surprise to anyone that we are now taking as much fashion inspiration from our dads as we do from our moms. From vintage t-shirts to cargo pants, your dad’s style has shockingly started to make its way into the sphere of high fashion trends. This has never been more true than the recently reclaimed Dad Sandal.
Starting in 2020, the oddly beloved shoe found popularity because of its comfortable nature. Naturally, following a second summer with COVID-19, the shoe is returning for a sequel as one of fashion’s favorite summer shoes, and why shouldn’t it? Truly a versatile style built for days spent on the go or out in nature, the dad sandal can be dressed up with a chic summer frock or down with socks and denim cutoffs, making it the ideal footwear for the odd stage between lockdown and reopening most of the country is in now. Join L’OFFICIEL in celebrating Father’s Day by buying the most “dad-like” fashion item on the market.
Dries Van Noten delivers a true dad sandal with conformance at its height. The quilted, puffy leather shoe with a yellow flat rubber sole will adapt to your most adventurous summer plans and look good while doing it.
Dries Van Noten Donna Dual-Grip Sporty Sandals, $765, Bergdorf Goodman
It should come as no shock that Birkenstocks made its way onto this list. The iconic brand that is synonymous with the dad sandal brings to you the only dad sandal you will ever need. The Forager Calfskin Dual-Grip Sport with its iconic moulded footing and leather lining now comes in an array of fun colors that will tempt you to buy the whole collection.
Birkenstock Forager Calfskin Dual-Grip Sport Sandals, $450, Bergdorf Goodman
After a year of staying home in slippers and pajamas, embrace Miu Miu’s elaborately over-the-top take on a dad sandal. Metallic, mirrored, and adorned with crystal studs, the wedged heel with a slight platform truly embodies a feminine take on a classically masculine item.
Miu Miu Crystal Metallic Slide Sandals, $920, Bergdorf Goodman
Combining The Row’s enduring dedication to classic and timeless pieces and the widespread love of the dad sandal’s sporty and comfortable appeal, the brand has brought its adoring fans a classic, yet modern, chunky shoe. The Italian-made footwear has a thick sole and neoprene straps that Velcro fasten to an adjustable fit.
The Row Hook and Loop Leather and Neoprene Sandals, $990, Net-A-Porter
If any brand is responsible for the mainstream return of the dad sandal, it is Chanel. In possibly the most famous modern reincarnation, Chanel has adorned its dad sandal (one that comes in endless prints, colors, and materials) with its iconic logo. For a statement shoe you absolutely need for your first night out, turn to Chanel’s navy blue velvet pair.
Chanel Sandals, $1,450, Chanel
Exceeding the high expectations of many, Balenciaga has brought us the chunkiest, sport-meets-fashion shoe moment with its Track Grip Strap Sport Sandal.
Balenciaga Track Grip Strap Sport Sandal, $795, Neiman Marcus
