Minimalist Hiking Sandals Become the Summer's It Shoe
The ultra-minimalist hiking sandal has been declared the official footwear of summer 2024, making appearances on runways and among fashion week participants. At the Jean Paul Gaultier show, Blake Abbie sported a design from the collaboration between Literary Sport and Xero Shoes, calling it "naked" yet liberating. This trend was also showcased on the Celine men's spring 2027 runway and at men's fashion week in Paris. Xero's Genesis sandal boasts a 5.5 mm rubber sole with corded rope fastenings. Jamie Haller unveiled the String Theory sandal, while Loeffler Randall's Mika sandal and Rier's spring 2027 collection also feature minimalist straps. This trend highlights the interplay between fashion and sport, taking inspiration from hiking sandals like Tevas, prioritizing elegance over bulk.
Key facts
- Blake Abbie wore Literary Sport x Xero Shoes sandals to the Jean Paul Gaultier show.
- The sandal trend appeared on the Celine men's spring 2027 runway.
- Xero Shoes' Genesis sandal has a 5.5 mm rubber sole and corded rope fastenings.
- Xero Shoes recently partnered with J.Crew on versions with specialty rope colors or gingham-printed footbeds.
- Jamie Haller, a Vogue Fashion Fund finalist, introduced the String Theory sandal.
- Loeffler Randall's Mika sandal is described as 'beguiling and bare bones'.
- Rier's spring 2027 collection includes a sandal with a membrane sole and slim bindings.
- Miuccia Prada's spring 2024 Miu Miu collection featured similar rope sandals with bandaged toes.
Entities
Artists
- Blake Abbie
- Jackie McKeown
- Fran Miller
- Jamie Haller
- Miuccia Prada
- Barefoot Chris
Institutions
- Literary Sport
- Xero Shoes
- Jean Paul Gaultier
- Celine
- J.Crew
- Vogue Fashion Fund
- Loeffler Randall
- Rier
- Miu Miu
- The Society of Barefoot Living
Locations
- Paris
- France