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The ’80s are calling, but we refuse to give their style back. The latest trend to emerge? Jelly shoes. Trends come and go, but along with late-’90s and early Y2K fashion, the 1980s have now overtaken the fashion world with everything from bucket hats, friendship bracelets and even flip phones becoming the must-have accessories to own.
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The colorful footwear boasts nostalgia and playfulness, and can often be infused with glitter to add a little sparkle to our feet. The main difference between a jelly sandal and any other type of brightly colored shoe, is that these are typically made of PVC-plastic.
The look originated in Paris back in 1980 by the French company Jelly Shoes, which was founded by Tony Alano and Nicolas Guillon. Today, iterations of the colorful footwear are available in different styles by numerous brands and retailers including Amazon, Saks Off Fifth, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters and more.
Give your feet a colorful (and non-sticky) upgrade with the colorful jelly shoes we rounded up below.
Amazon
OMGard Jelly Shoes Low Heel Sandals
$16.77+
Elevate your ‘fit with the OMGard Jelly Shoes featuring a fisherman sandal styled upper and low platform heel that’ll add some lift to your look. This jelly shoe is available in two styles and solid and glittery shades that’ll add some sparkle to your feet.
Amazon
Hee Grand Jelly Shoes
$15.99
All eyes will be on your feet once you slip on the Gee Grand Jelly Shoes! The sheer-colored design comes with an adjustable ankle strap you can customize to your liking, and features shades including the green pictured above that’ll add a pop of color to your look.
Revolve
Jeffery Campbell – Bubblegum Sandal
$45
Jeffry Campbell’s Bubblegum Sandal is popping off with trendiness as it fuses the ’80s jelly shoe material with a modern mule sandal. Slip the cobalt blue shade on if you want to add an electrifying touch to your outfit — or snag it one of the five other shades available (including a clear sparkly color!).
Nordstrom
Melissa – Possession Glitter Jelly Fisherman Sandal
$69
Feel glamorous in these gold glittery jelly shoes by Melissa. The fisherman sandal not only come in three differently sparkly shades, but use a bubblegum-scented PVC material that’ll have you tempted to sniff your shoes just to catch a whiff of its sweet scent.
Amazon
Steve Madden Echo Fisherman Sandal
$60.71+ $79.95 24% OFF
Speaking of bubblegum, Steve Madden embodies the chewing gum with its fisherman sandal form of the retro jelly shoe. The partial closed-toe design allows your feet to breathe and remain comfortable even on hot summer days. There’s also an open-backed heel to prevent any unwanted heel blisters.
Amazon
COACH Natalee Jelly Sandals
$59.90+ $95.00 37% OFF
Even COACH has clearly hopped on the jelly shoe trend with its fashionable Natalee Jelly Sandals. The slim shoe has a gladiator-inspired sandal design with a long thong strap decorated with a gold “C” emboss for added style.
Nordstrom
Tory Burch – Bubble Jelly Slide Sandal
$131.60 $188 30% off% OFF
Looking for a statement shoe? The Tory Burch Bubble Jelly Slide Sandal will complete your outfit with a mix of fun shades thanks to its purple, pink, yellow and orange rainbow design. They’re also ideal for sliding on when you’re in a rush or just hanging around the house.
Urban Outfitters
UO Halle Jelly Fisherman Sandal
$24.50 $35 30% off% OFF
Bring a fruity twist to your looks with these lemon jelly sandals from Urban Outfitters. This acid green shade boasts the citrusy shade while combining neon and ’80s trends. To really make your feet stand out, apply a pedicure in a complementary or matching shade.
Amazon
Crocs Splash Strappy Sandals
$39.99 $44.99 11% OFF
Even Crocs has hopped on the trend with its version of jelly shoes seen in their Splash Strappy Sandals. It’s made in a relaxed style, and for sizing, the brand recommends sizing down for the best fit. It’s also available in seven shades to stock up on, and features a cupped footbed for what the brand describes as “sinked-in comfort.”
Macy’s
Michael Kors – Plate Jelly Sandals
$55
Make a statement in these Michael Kors Plate Jelly Sandals featuring the traditional jelly shoe material transformed into a fashionable pair of sandals. These come in a pink glittery shade decorated with a gold Michael Kors emboss that’ll have your feet glimmering as you walk on the beach or hit your local cafe.
Saks Off Fifth
Prada Rubber Cage Platform Sandals
$850
We couldn’t help but include Prada’s adorable Rubber Cage Platform Sandals, which boast a simple yet chic style you can pair with your go-to jeans or a cute summery floral dress. While it comes with a luxe price tag, it’s totally splurge-worthy as it comes in basic and vibrant shades including pink, black, blue and more. The round toe softens the look while the elevated heel, leather sole and 100% ethylene-vinyl acetate upper provide added comfort.
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After months wrestling over the fate of milions of unsold Yeezy shoes, Adidas said Thursday it will sell a portion of its remaining inventory and donate the proceeds to charitable organizations.
The German sportsware company cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, in late October, following his antisemitic comments on social media and in interviews. Since then, the fate of 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) worth of the unsold Yeezys, a lucrative sneaker line launched with Ye, has been up in the air.
At Adidas’ annual shareholders meeting, CEO Bjorn Gulden said the company had spent months trying to find solutions. He said the company spoke to nongovernmental organization and groups that were harmed by Ye’s comments and actions.
“Burning those shoes cannot be the solution,” Gulden said, adding that Adidas will try to sell part of the remaining Yeezy inventory and “donate money to the organizations that help us and were harmed by what Ye said.”
Exact details of the plan — including how many shoes will be sold and the timeline of selling them — were not disclosed. Gulden said the company will provide updates as it moves forward.
The move comes as Adidas is trying to stage a comeback and move beyond the Yeezy partnership. Cutting ties with Ye has cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars — contributing to a loss of 600 million euros ($655 million) in sales for the last three months of 2022, helping drive the company to a quarterly net loss of 513 million euros.
Adidas reported 400 million euros ($441 million) in lost sales at the start of 2023, the company announced last week.
Net sales declined 1% in the first quarter, to 5.27 billion euros, and would have risen 9% with the Yeezy line, the company said. It reported a net loss of 24 million euros, a plunge from a profit of 310 million euros in the same period a year ago.
Operating profit, which excludes some items like taxes, was down to 60 million euros from 437 million euros a year earlier.
Meanwhile, Adidas is also facing a class-action lawsuit from investors who allege the company knew about offensive remarks and harmful behavior from Ye years before terminating its pact with him. Adidas has pushed back on the allegations made.
Still, Gulden reminded investors that the nine-year partnership between Adidas and Ye was “sensational.”
While he noted that Ye is a difficult person, “he’s the most creative person in our industry,” Gulden said. “He created a model with Adidas that was sought after around the world.” But he added, “We lost that in a month.”