Not Black Flip-Flops—It Girls Are Wearing This 2026 Sandal Trend Instead
We're still in the late days of spring, but we already know a major shoe trend that will dominate next season: two-tone flip-flops. The shoes are defined by their contrasting shades, often with one color comprising the sole and another for the thong straps. Last summer, the trend took shape as fashion insiders wore a version from The Row, but now, we're seeing the sandal trend become even bigger as more brands introduce their versions of the shoes.
Two-tone flip-flops feel especially noteworthy because they are introducing fresh color into summer wardrobes—a shift we're continuing to see as the style set steers away from primarily neutral wardrobes. With a range of color combinations, from J.Crew's navy and tomato red to Ancient Greek Sandals' kelly green and camel, there is a version for practically any outfit. Ahead, shop the editor-approved two-tone flip-flops to add to your summer wardrobe.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.