Popsugar Fashion Summer Fashion How to Wear the Dad Sandal Trend Summer 2020 Dad Sandals Are the Official Shoe of Summer 2020 — Here Are 19 Ways to Wear Them 22 July 2020 by Hannah Weil McKinley View this post on Instagram A post shared by CASSANDRA (@cassandra.cadwell) on May 30, 2020 at 11:38am PDT Maybe you're not wearing shoes a whole lot lately, and honestly, we're with you. That said, the latest shoe craze is enough to make us want to slide into a pair of cool dad sandals, yes, dad sandals. Like the dad sneaker craze that's rooted in the more utilitarian sneaker styles dads popularized in the '80s and '90s, these sandals are similarly inspired. Think of the chunky, sporty sandals often worn by dads on holiday and paired with chino cargo shorts, bucket hats, and polos, only this time, designer iterations from Chanel and favourites from Birkenstock and Teva are elevated and reimagined with fashion-first details and styled by the influencers who are embracing them in a big way, making them the biggest sandal trend of the summer. If the thought of channelling dad vibes doesn't seem like your thing, hear us out, and glean some inspiration from the following styles. Add a Pair of Chunky Sandals to Complement Your Loungewear View this post on Instagram A post shared by C H A N E L (@chanelfiles) on Apr 20, 2020 at 3:33pm PDT 1 / 19 Adding a Pair to a Classic Summer Outfit Gives the Look a Little Edge View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pernille Teisbaek (@pernilleteisbaek) on Jul 10, 2020 at 12:33am PDT 2 / 19 Choose a Birkenstock-Inspired Pair to Give Basics a Laid-Back Vibe View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ada (@ada_oguntodu) on Feb 17, 2020 at 5:01am PST 3 / 19 Play Opposites in Sporty Sandals and a Frilly Dress View this post on Instagram A post shared by Annabel Rosendahl (@annabelrosendahl) on Jun 25, 2020 at 12:27pm PDT 4 / 19 Keep It Simple in Mom Jeans and Birkenstocks View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anouk Yve (@anoukyve) on Jun 4, 2020 at 11:42am PDT 5 / 19 An Oversize Sweater, a Skirt, and Teva-Inspired Sandals Add Up to Summer-Camp Vibes View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aude-Julie Alingué (@aude_julie) on Jul 16, 2020 at 5:49am PDT 6 / 19 Chunky Sandals Ground a Miniskirt View this post on Instagram A post shared by Camille Charriere (@camillecharriere) on Jun 10, 2020 at 7:08am PDT 7 / 19 The Sandals Are a Perfect Complement to Biker Shorts View this post on Instagram A post shared by CASSANDRA (@cassandra.cadwell) on May 30, 2020 at 11:38am PDT 8 / 19 In Bright White, These Sandals Make a Statement View this post on Instagram A post shared by NICOLE MARTINE CHAPOTEAU (@chapoteau) on Aug 19, 2019 at 1:21pm PDT 9 / 19 Keep the Vibe Casual When You Pair These Sandals With a Day Dress View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emili Sindlev (@emilisindlev) on Jul 1, 2020 at 12:11pm PDT 10 / 19 Dad Sandals Look Unexpectedly Chic With an Ultrapretty Summer Dress View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fanny Ekstrand (@fannyekstrand) on Jun 13, 2020 at 9:16am PDT 11 / 19 Add a Comfy Pair to Your On-the-Go Look View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hannah Fallis Bronfman (@hannahbronfman) on Jul 8, 2020 at 7:12pm PDT 12 / 19 Mix Up a Minidress With a Pair of Utilitarian Sandals View this post on Instagram A post shared by Martina Mcflyy (@martinamcflyy) on Mar 9, 2020 at 5:13am PDT 13 / 19 Wear the Sandals With a Bucket Hat to Amp Up the Nostalgia Factor View this post on Instagram A post shared by JULIE SARIÑANA (@sincerelyjules) on Jul 16, 2020 at 2:04pm PDT 14 / 19 What's Easier Than Throwing Them On With a Shirtdress? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ellie (@slipintostyle) on Jun 13, 2020 at 4:15am PDT 15 / 19 Swap Your Sneakers and Give Athleisure a Summer Spin With Chunky Sandals View this post on Instagram A post shared by Allison Romero (@thestylishsoul) on Jul 12, 2020 at 4:56pm PDT 16 / 19 With an Understated Look, Let Your Birkenstocks Be the Star of the Show View this post on Instagram A post shared by Janelle Marie Lloyd (@waityouneedthis) on Jun 26, 2020 at 5:32pm PDT 17 / 19 Contrast a Pretty LWD With a Brightly Coloured Pair View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessie Bush (@wethepeoplestyle) on Jul 8, 2020 at 5:36am PDT 18 / 19 Add an Embellished Pair to Complement a Bold Summer Dress View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zeena Shah 💗 Colour Lover (@heartzeena) on Jul 15, 2020 at 12:58am PDT 19 / 19 Summer FashionFashion TrendsFashion InstagramsSandalsSummerChanel