Us Weekly has a managed partnership. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Read more!
If you’ve written off the flip-flops, wait until you see the famous rich mom trends of 2026. This season’s flip-flops look like the footwear of choice for *actual* brunches and date nights, not just pool parties. With smooth straps, occasional pops of color and sleek silhouettes, these sandals are part of your rotation.
The trendiest selections come from brands like Crocs, Reef, Tory Burch and Lilly Pulitzer, and our list includes all of the above (and then some). From grocery runs to garden parties, these are 13 stylish flip-flops to slip on this summer. And – get this – they start at just $5!
13 Chic Flip-Flops for 2026 – From $5
1. Best Seller Warning: With yoga-mat feet, these crowd-favorite flip-flops feel nothing like rubber in your beach bag. The ribbons make them dressy enough for dinner.
2. Quiet Comfort: Thin, barely-there straps give the Project Cloud mini sandals an expensive look, no four-figure receipt required. Even though they are only $20, they pass for a designer.
3. Plantar Fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis often means choosing between comfort and style, but these orthotic flip flops refuse to make the trade-off. A sculpted foot bed relieves heel pain, while rhinestones make them feel beautiful and special.
4. Lilly Pulitzer: Loungewear needs cheerful colors and, in this case, the print of passion fruits. This vibrant pair complements all the white pieces in your suitcase.
5. Amazingly Beautiful: Crocs have gone square and flat with these Miami flip-flops, and the result is truly beautiful. It delivers the comfort of the brand’s design, but with a slimmed-down silhouette and no clog power.
6. The Jelly Trend: Gels are back, and these waterproof wonders are part of the updated trend, featuring a modern shape, solid color and a glossy finish.
7. Silver Stunner: Metallic silver straps give these $17 flip-flops more polish than the price suggests. The glossy finish somehow reads as neutral, pairing well with everything from white jeans to a colorful maxi.
8. Tory Burch: Thanks to the ultra-padded footbed, the Kira flip-flops keep turning all summer long. They throw like sneakers and feel like the classy sandals that they are.
9. A little lift: The low heel, square toe and bold color make these $20 sandals look more sophisticated than your average flip-flop. Also, the mini lift makes your legs longer.
10. Celeb Magnet: The stars love Jennifer Aniston again Jennifer Lopez wear these leather Tkees, so you can just take our word for it. With more than a dozen colors to choose from, you might have a hard time choosing.
11. Sass For Everyone: The snake print on the simple thong shoes gives this tried and true shoe trend a lot of personality. Even better, you can grab this slip design in sizes up to 14!
12. The Jet-Setter: Long walking days call for the Reef’s small sandals. They slip on and off in seconds, and the contoured footbed keeps your feet happy when you’re hiking.
13. Get Gold: Black flip-flops disappear under everything. These classic Havaianas have a gold color that makes every outfit look classy – even a t-shirt and jeans.
