No, Not Flip-Flops—Rosie HW Just Wore This Understated Sandal Trend Instead

It’s far to say that over the last few weeks of scorching heat, sandals have been the only feasible summer shoe option that we’ve been able to comfortably wear. Proof of this is the sheer amount of sandals trends that have come out of summer 2026—jellies, mules, peep-toes, and of course the minimalist flip-flop, but one elegant shoe style suddenly has my full attention after the queen of minimalist luxe Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley stepped out wearing them this week.

Toe ring and toe loop sandals might not be new, but they are perfectly placed at the centre of a bigger conversation around fashion’s current obsession with feet. If it’s not Saint Laurent‘s clear brogues, Haviana’s’ toe concealed flip-flop, or the Vibram five finger, fashion insiders are adorning their feet with jewellery (and yes, toe rings are backing a comeback).

If the thought of an ‘ugly’ shoe trend is far outside of your realm of possibility, Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley has proved that there is a conversation-starting sandal for even the most refined dresser, and a simple, black leather sandal with a loop around the big toe was a nod to weird shoes everywhere without having to go full pelt.