If you thought the only time you’d reach for your thongs was on beach days or for a heavy dose of noughties nostalgia, think again. The humble slip-on shoe has risen through the ranks in 2024, to become one of the most covetable styles to sport this summer. 

Need convincing? Flip flops have cropped up on several major runways in recent months. At Miu Miu, they cut a casual figure, crafted from chunky rubber, complete with a gold logo. While at Chanel, thongs took a more elevated turn, with supple leather and crystal interlocking C logos reigning supreme. Naturally, it didn’t take long for similar sandal styles to trickle through to our own wardrobes. In addition to the OG Havaianas (a certified Australian icon, despite its Brazilian roots), local favourites like A Emery, St Agni and Christopher Esber have put their own spin on the classic. And, for those of you who can’t wrap your head around sporting thongs in their traditional form, there’s also a few heeled iterations on the market. The Row, Toteme, and Khaite are behind some particularly covetable styles. 

Ready to dip your toes (pardon the pun) into the trend? Below, start planning your next pedicure and shop the 13 thongs we’re coveting this summer season.

1. HAVAIANAS Slim Basic Thongs 

2. TOTEME The Flip Flop Flat

3. AEYDE Renee Sandals

4. ALIAS MAE Ana Sandals

5. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Raratonga 55 Leather Sandals

6. COPERNI Black Croco Slanted Flip Flops

7. ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS Beige Saionara Jelly Sandals

8. THE ROW Black Beach Flip Flops

9. TOTEME Leather Thong Sandals

10. LOEWE Toy Panta Heeled Sandal

11. A EMERY Morgan Satin Flip Flops

12. ST AGNI Flip Flop

13. CHRISTOPHER ESBER Jo Flip Flop