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Summer's trendiest sandals are comfortable, stylish and grandma approved
May 8, 2025
Effortless, traditional and comfortable shoes are what I'm looking for this summer — and I'm not the only one. The rise of the grandma sandal reflects a need for a sensible yet trendy shoe for everyday use. According to Google Trends, searches for 'granny sandals' have spiked 253% within the last year. Other related terms, such as 'Birkenstock sandals', spiked by 600% in the past month, while fisherman sandals doubled in the past 30 days.
The grandma sandal trend is not about age but about embracing comfort and practicality. And as someone who commutes by train, cushioned sandals and chunky constructions that are deemed 'ugly' seem very logical and help me stay grounded.
"This trend reflects a larger psychological shift toward comfort as power. There’s something quietly radical about choosing function and making it fashionable," shares fashion psychologist and style expert, Jennifer Heinen.
"Grandma style is about emotional safety, comfort and nostalgic rebellion. It pulls from a softer past: wide straps, orthopedic sole, knit textures, soft florals, practical silhouettes. It says, ‘I don’t need to impress you — I want to feel like myself,'" adds Heinen.
Why are women shopping for 'grandma sandals'?
In an era where we don't need permission to wear what we want, comfortable shoes still reign the runways and our closets.
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