It’s been rainy here in New York City, so it’s been pretty hard to lean into my summer feels. I want sunshine! I want to wear my linen dresses! And I want to swap my sneakers for summer-y sandals—especially after seeing the Internet's most famous grandma shoe receive the most elevated makeover. Naturally, I’m now booking my pedicure appointment to be ready to wear them the minute the weather allows.
Let me preface this: Don’t let the phrase “grandma shoe” scare you—I mean that in the best, most complimentary way. And if you haven’t already guessed it, I’m talking about Dr. Scholl’s very popular, very controversial clogs sandals that style icon Sarah Jessica Parker has worn for years. The comfort-focused footwear label has partnered with a slew of fashion brands to reimagine its classic style, but this latest collaboration with cool-girl label Favorite Daughter might just have the most It Girl iteration of Dr. Scholl’s iconic Original Sandal yet.
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The Dr. Scholl’s x Favorite Daughter collab takes two of the brand’s best-selling styles—the aforementioned Original Sandal as well as the travel-friendly, flight attended-approved Time Off sneaker—and gives them a fashionable spin, something Favorite Daughter and its founders, Erin and Sara Foster, are known for. In fact, the sisters noted what a “full-circle moment” this collab is, with Sara explaining she “lived in the Original Dr. Scholl’s sandals all of high school,” while Erin notes the new collection “pairs perfectly with our ready-to-wear pieces—it's that effortless style we love."
The Original Sandal, known for its fairly humble sole, got a very fashion-girl makeover this time around—in fact, it’s the first time ever the clog has been redesigned with a kitten heel. Yes, really. But it makes sense, seeing as easy-to-walk kitten heels are blowing up for summer. Not to mention, the practical strap now comes in more elevated materials than the Origianal—think: croc-embossed leather and calf hair. This one will cost you $250, but based on the design (a.k.a., the adjustable buckle and the supportive insole), I have a feeling you’ll be getting a lot of wear out of them.
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The Dr. Scholl’s x Favorite Daughter range also includes a high-impact take on the famous Time Off sneakers—and by high-impact, I mean a chunkier platform sole and luxe suede detailing throughout that makes the usual simple white sneaker a style moment. And the comfort the OG is known for? Still there. You’ll find the beloved shock-absorbing support, plus an anti-odor insole that’s a must come summer’s heat and humidity. The sneaker, available in a few colors, including white, black, and two combo leather-suede options, goes for $150.
One thing’s for certain: This collab is destined to sell out because the two reimagined designs are about as iconic as the brands themselves. Shop them below—and get ready to wear them all summer long.
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