The traditional Greek sandal, historically worn as everyday footwear in Ancient Greece and on its islands, is experiencing a modern revival as a prominent trend for the 2026 summer season. The classic open-foot design has returned to contemporary city streets and major summer runways.
In its modern iteration, the footwear is being reimagined in a variety of new materials and aesthetics, including colored jelly, embellished raffia, funky metallic leather, and controversial barely-there shapes.
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