In 2024, we called it: Everybody is freeing their toes . Since then, sandals have not only gotten more creative — making us want to show off our digits for free — but we’re also going back to the basics: We’re wearing flip-flops.

Labor Day might be around the corner, but summer isn’t over yet. And yet we’re already daydreaming of completing our transitional long-sleeve-and-trouser combo with a pair of flip-flops. And yes, you can wear flip-flops in the city — just follow these helpful tips.

The pair we’re coveting, though, isn’t The Row’s $920 Dunes. The ones we actually wanted were from the Spanish brand Gimaguas. It partnered with iconic Brazilian flip-flop brand Havaianas and dropped the Sunny sandal, which featured silver studs on the footbed. (It actually never went on sale.)

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