Thong sandals in the fall may sound … chilly. But according to Tate McRae, the shoes needn’t be tucked away in the back of your closet this season. On Friday night, the Calgary native, who is no stranger to cold weather, made the silhouette autumn-approved with some creative layering.

The pop star was seen with model Cameron Fedora, making stops at hotspots like The Corner Store and Chez Margaux in Manhattan, where she took to the streets in a minimalist pair of patent leather thong sandals. Delicate, sculptural straps framed McRae’s foot, while a slim stiletto heel gave her a lift. Her rich burgundy pedicure amped up the outfit’s autumnal feel.

A hit in the 1990s and early aughts, thong sandals have returned with gusto as of late. The silhouette first picked up speed on the spring 2024

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