Anymore, it feels impossible to look around without getting the feeling that the ’90s have taken over. From mini skirt suits à la Cher Horowitz to Kelly Kapowski-inspired scrunchies, you’d be hard-pressed to avoid slipping past ’90s fashion trends of late. So instead of hiding from the past, we’ve decided to embrace the era full force. First stop: square-toe shoes. If you’re still wearing round toes, you’re so stuck in the ’00s.
With the help of indie shoe brands like Rafa, By Far, and Loq, the square toe sandal has gone through a major revamp. These aren’t the Nine West strappy heels you’ll find sitting on a shelf at your local vintage shop (okay, maybe they kind of are). Since the new square toe heel inception, dozens of new designer takes on this vintage-inspired trend have popped up from the likes of Bottega Veneta and Neous. Basically, square toe shoes are beloved by all, despite their origins.
Since you may not be convinced of bucket hats and tracksuits quite yet, the 23 sandals ahead will give you all the throwback vibes you need to master the era in style.
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Mango Heel Leather Mules, $, available at Mango
Genuine People Textured Leather Sandals, $, available at Genuine People
Zara Mesh Heeled Sandals, $, available at Zara
Carlotha Ray Square Toe Flip Flops, $, available at Shopbop
E8 By Miista Emere Sandal, $, available at Urban Outfitters
ASOS DESIGN Fae Leather Flat Sandals, $, available at ASOS
About Arianne Marini Mesh Sandal, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
Sergio Rossi Mid Heel Sandal, $, available at Sergio Rossi
Pêche Elias Sandals, $, available at Pêche
Bottega Veneta Square Toe 90mm Sandals, $, available at Farfetch
Nine West Pyper Heeled Slide Sandals, $, available at Nine West
Neous Tulip Grosgrain Leather Slingback Sandals, $, available at Moda Operandi
Bershka High Heel Slides, $, available at Bershka
Staud Billie Wedge, $, available at Staud
Vince Cadya Square Toe Slingback Flat, $, available at Nordstrom
Article& Tipper Sandal in White, $, available at Article&
The Source Unknown Slide Sandals, $, available at The Source Unknown
Paloma Wool Ringo Sandal in Green Flour, $, available at Need Supply
rag & bone Colt Sandal, $, available at Nordstrom
Jaggar Dainty Heel, $, available at Revolve
Miista Sally Ocean Leather Sandals, $, available at Miista
& Other Stories Heeled Leather Square Toe Sandals, $, available at & Other Stories
Loq Nona Sandal, $, available at Garmentory
Gray Matters Loop Crossover Leather Mules, $, available at Matches Fashion
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