Rubber shoes - but cool. Here are 5 everyday models
13.8.2026
Translation: machine translated
Four times a year, the global fashion search engine Lyst tells us what we particularly like to search for and buy. Currently (among other things) jelly-look sandals and ballerinas. How convenient that you can find plenty of those with us.
The association is unavoidable: tireless children's feet scurrying criss-cross through the outdoor pool in brightly colored rubber sandals. Around summer 2024, brands like Ancient Greek Sandals picked up on this aesthetic and translated it into adult sizes. Since then, "Jelly Shoes" have been on the waterproof rise – and have now even made it into the top ten most popular products in the fashion search engine Lyst's trend report. More precisely, two specific models have made it onto the data-based bestseller list: the Skims brand's Jelly Shoe at number 3 and Chloé's Jelly Mule at number 5.
If you are one of the apparently few who don't yet own a cheerful rubber shoe – or simply can't get enough of them – you might find what you're looking for among these five alternatives.
"Haper" by Melissa
If anyone had long suspected that Jelly Shoes would be the hot shit, it was Melissa. The Brazilian brand has been producing the sugary sweet footwear since 1979, even from its self-developed, 100 percent recyclable Melflex material. Melissa has since collaborated with big names like Jean Paul Gaultier, Ganni, and Diesel.
"Quantum Thong" by Diesel × Melissa
Speaking of Diesel. Their Melissa collaboration is impressive, offering everything from rather simple thong sandals to futuristic sneakers and bulbous bags. Fun fact: Like all Melissa products, the items in this limited collection also smell like bubblegum.
"Vanessa" by Bianco
Slip in, walk off. Bianco's grid slides are the epitome of uncomplicated and pleasantly airy. However, their synthetic leather insole makes them more of an everyday sandal than an ideal beach companion.
"Tracie" by Steve Madden
In this shoe, the New York brand Steve Madden combines the two biggest shoe trends of this summer: thong sandals with a kitten heel (a heel about three to five centimeters high) and a jelly look. If the Barbie Pink is too much for you, you can find "Tracie" in six other colors elsewhere.
"Beach Ballerina Pink Stars" by Monfaradi
Similar to Melissa, Monfaradi is also one of the original rubber shoe dealers. Their "Beach Ballerinas" are primarily intended for exactly what the name suggests. Nevertheless, they can also be happily repurposed for a summery everyday look.
Header image: Steve Madden
Laura Scholz
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