Comfort meets high style this summer as tricked-out flip-flops take center stage. With jewels, coins, shells and hunks of rough hewn turquoise, these Mediterranean-influenced flip-flops transform basic outfits to high glam. The biggest investment? Tory Burch’s fabulously beaded Fish thong for $195. Equally cool are Nine West’s Ballina shoes. Guys, go old-school with rubber thongs or upscale leather.
FOR WOMEN
Tory Burch beaded fish thong, $195; at Neiman Marcus stores.
Aldo Adelmee white lace-up leather thongs, $59.99; at Aldo stores.
Jeweled T-strap sandal, $29.50; at Gap outlets.
Embellished shell thongs, $39.50; at Gap outlets.
Xhilaration Tenna flat thongs, $17.99; at Target stores.
Havainas “Golden Flowers,” $20; at Londo Mondo stores.
Kenneth Cole Reaction “Glittery Chick” sandal, $58.95; at Nordstrom stores.
Silver-jeweled and gold-coin sandals, both $13; at Discovery Clothing stores.
FOR MEN
Havainas Brazilian flag flip-flop, $16; at Scoop stores.
Cole Haan Tucker thong sandals, $98; at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Leucadian flip-flop, $25; at Adidas stores.
Reef Croc flip flops, $36; at Urban Outfitters.
Camper Twins, $118.95; at zappos.com.
Rainbow sandal, $42.50; at Nordstrom.
Striped strap flip-flop, $29.50; at Gap outlets.
Pavilion flip-flop, $29.50; at American Eagle stores.
