So I’m sure everyone is well aware of the Birkenstock trend that is current right now. I worked at John Lewis on shoes & handbags for 4 years and people always joked about how awful and old fashioned Birkenstocks were, yet they still sold incredibly well – mainly to the older generation. However, I never really had a problem with them. I’ve always loved chunky shoes because they suit my feet much more (too wide for dainty shoes). Regardless of how much we like Birkenstocks, aren’t you a bit tired of seeing everyone wearing them? I feel like I don’t want to purchase a pair out of principle of not looking the same as everyone else…
ASOS are incredible for shoes, the quality is great but the price tag is even better. I thought I would dish out some alternatives for Birkenstocks this summer as I’m sure everyone is off on holidays in the near future (if you’re lucky enough you’ve already been!)
Starting from left to right. The first pair aren’t very ‘Birkenstock’ looking, however as a pair of solid sandals instead of Birkenstocks – these FOSTER Leather sandals from ASOS are perfect. Second in line are one of the best pair of sandals I’ve found this summer. I’ve just bought these and I hope they are just as impressive in real life, I really can’t wait to receive these. As a pair of sandals that are much chunkier and have a Birkenstock feel – these are a definite YES for this summer. I will post a picture or two on Twitter once I’ve received them!
The third in line are my TOP favourite pair and so much more my style. I love the laces on these ones – however I would be worried to do them up too tight or too high and make my legs look shorter and chubbier. I think I can let all that slide though, these shoes are beautiful and at only £38 you can’t go wrong. Finally the sliders on the far right are perfect for holidays. Sliders can be fund everywhere this summer and especially with normcore style being popular – this style of shoe is a must! For only £18 you can get these great shoes, meaning more money to spend on cocktails in the sun.
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