COASTAL COOL Water shoes might just be summer's most practical trend

WHEN you picture water shoes, high fashion isn’t usually the first thing that springs to mind.

- SARENE KLOREN

For years, they've been the unsung heroes of watersports enthusiasts and parents wrangling toddlers near slippery surfaces. Function over fashion was their mantra.

However, the fast-changing nature of fashion, much like the tides, has brought these utilitarian foot coverings into the style conversation.

According to recent articles in fashion publications like Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, designers have been subtly incorporating elements of practicality and comfort into their footwear collections.

Think chunky soles, breathable materials, and a move away from stilettos that threaten to sink into every patch of soft sand.