Update Consent

Soda Sandals Are the '90s Comeback Shoe For Summer 2021

Soda Sandals Are Officially Making a Comeback (Yes, Really)

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.

Fact: everything that was once cool in the Y2K era has suddenly become cool again. Case in point? Look no further than the recent resurgence of Juicy tracksuits, middle parts (prove me wrong), glitter on glitter, and of course, Soda sandals. Yes, really — the iconic sandal that was the go-to every school dance is officially making a comeback. And TBH, we're here for it.

Defined by its thick platform base, strappy thong attachment, and uberhigh arch, it can be argued that Soda sandals walked (down a high school hallway à la the opening scene in Jawbreaker, specifically) so that the chunky platform trend in the early aughts could run, and don't even get us started on the range. The towering style plays well with just about any 2000's wardrobe choice imaginable. A velour tracksuit? Cute! A terry halter dress adorned with rhinestones? Love it! A DeLiA*s logo tee and low-rise flares? Iconic! Perhaps inspired by the momentum that Soda restarted, early aughts staple brands like Bebe, Rocket Dog, and Guess have released their own iterations.

But it isn't just the mall MVPs of the world getting onboard with the flip-flop wedge — high-end labels like Staud, Veronica Beard, and Dries Van Noten have also released ultraluxe versions. Here, we rounded up Soda-style platforms at virtually every price point. Click through our gallery to shop all the options now, then let the wave of nostalgia wash over you.

Image Source: Soda Shoes

Soda Oxley-S Flip Flop Sandals

Soda Oxley-S Flip Flop Sandals ($19-$22)

Image Source: walmart.com
Soda Oxley-S Flip Flop Sandals
$19
from walmart.com
Buy Now

Rocket Dog Crush Black Webbing Flip Flop

Rocket Dog Crush Black Webbing Flip Flop ($35)

Image Source: rocketdog.com
Rocket Dog Crush Black Webbing Flip Flop
$35
from rocketdog.com
Buy Now

Dries Van Noten Leather Platform Thong Sandals

Dries Van Noten Leather Platform Thong Sandals ($798)

Image Source: saksfifthavenue.com
Dries Van Noten Leather Platform Thong Sandals
$798
from saksfifthavenue.com
Buy Now

Bebe Kim Wedge Flip Flops

Bebe Kim Wedge Flip Flops ($49)

Image Source: bebe.com
Bebe Kim Wedge Flip Flops
$49
from bebe.com
Buy Now

Watch This!

Pop Quiz

Watch the Cast of Fear Street Play a Creepy Game of Horror Movie "Would You Rather"

Staud Rio Thong Platform Sandals

Staud Rio Thong Platform Sandals ($295)

Image Source: bloomingdales.com
Staud Rio Thong Platform Sandals
$295
from bloomingdales.com
Buy Now

Guess Surri Wedge Flip Flop

Guess Surri Wedge Flip Flop ($49)

Image Source: dsw.com
Guess Surri Wedge Flip Flop
$49
from dsw.com
Buy Now

Fashion Nova Treasure Within Wedge Flip Flops

Fashion Nova Treasure Within Wedge Flip Flops ($35)

Image Source: fashionnova.com
Fashion Nova Treasure Within Wedge Flip Flops
$35
from fashionnova.com
Buy Now

Veronica Beard Geno Ribbed Suede Platform Wedge Thong Sandals

Veronica Beard Geno Ribbed Suede Platform Wedge Thong Sandals ($295)

Image Source: saksfifthavenue.com
Veronica Beard Geno Ribbed Suede Platform Wedge Thong Sandals
$295
from saksfifthavenue.com
Buy Now

Steve Madden Carlene

Steve Madden Carlene ($70)

Image Source: stevemadden.com
Steve Madden Carlene
$70
from stevemadden.com
Buy Now

Dolls Kill Haute Heatwave Heeled Flip Flops

Dolls Kill Haute Heatwave Heeled Flip Flops ($18)

Image Source: dollskill.com
Dolls Kill Haute Heatwave Heeled Flip Flops
$18
from dollskill.com
Buy Now

Coach Franki Flip Flop

Coach Franki Flip Flop ($95)

Image Source: coach.com
Coach Franki Flip Flop
$95
from coach.com
Buy Now

Dolls Kill Wicked High Hopes Platform Flip Flops

Dolls Kill Wicked High Hopes Platform Flip Flops ($28)

Image Source: dollskill.com
Dolls Kill Wicked High Hopes Platform Flip Flops
$28
from dollskill.com
Buy Now

Want More?

POPSUGAR Would Like To Send You Push Notifications.