Once basic beachwear, flat sandals and flip-flops are now a summer fashion statement, upgraded with gemstones, metallic accents, shells and ornamentsItay Yaakov| Related TopicsWhat was once considered a purely functional item, suited mainly for the beach or quick errands, is now emerging this summer as one of the most prominent and decorated pieces in the wardrobe. Toe-ring sandals and flat flip-flops are getting a fashion upgrade and turning into jewellery for the feet, with gemstone inlays, metallic elements, shells and embellishments that give footwear a glamorous character.14 View gallery Toe-ring sandals and flat flip-flops are getting a fashion upgrade and turning into jewellery for the feet (Photo: Press release)This trend connects directly to the spirit of the times, especially in Israel, where the hot climate shapes how people dress and many women are looking for comfortable shoes with a twist. The decorative element turns summer sandals and flip-flops into a refined design object that elevates them from a basic item into a focal point for the feet.14 View gallery United Nude sandals (Photo: Courtesy of the brand)In shoe chains and fashion stores, the trend appears across a wide price range, from a few dozen shekels for flip-flops with a gold ornament to thousands of shekels for designer leather sandals set with gemstones. As this is a seasonal trend, it is worth weighing need, comfort and price. We selected a dozen suggestions for late spring and early summer.How much does it cost to adopt the trend? From cheapest to most expensive14 View gallery Black flip-flops with gold decorations, 80 shekels, Top Ten (Photo: Press release)14 View gallery Chocolate-colored flip-flops with a gold button, 170 shekels, Terminal X (Photo: Michael Tzur)14 View gallery Black flat flip-flops with two wide straps and a gold decorative element, 199 shekels, Scoop (Photo: Amiram Ben Yishai)14 View gallery Flip-flops with a stone-encrusted strap, 200 shekels, Castro (Photo: Press release)14 View gallery Flat sandals with gold buckle, 350 shekels, Aldo (Photo: Press release)14 View gallery Brown thong sandals with gold ornament, 499 shekels, Tommy Hilfiger at Factory 54 (Photo: Courtesy of the brand Factory54)14 View gallery Flat toe sandals with gold jewelry, 530 shekels, Greek Sandals (Photo: Press release)14 View gallery Metallic flip-flops in silver and gold tones, 690 shekels, United Nude at Alembeika store (Photo: Courtesy of the brand)14 View gallery Sandals with camel-colored leather straps combined with golden metal clasps, 849 shekels, Pretty Ballerinas (Photo: Mascaro)14 View gallery Flat shell sandals with a sole made from recycled materials, 890 shekels, Arizona Love at M13 Boutique(Photo: Press release)14 View gallery Colorful flip-flops with the brand logo as an ornate buckle, 1,200 shekels, Diesel (Photo: Press release)14 View gallery Sandals with thin leather straps combined with rhinestones, 1,372 shekels, ba&sh (Photo: Press release)Comments