There’s a universal moment every summer: the realization that your trusty, go-to sandals have finally given up the ghost. For me, it was a faded, flattened pair that had seen …
For years, my relationship with slides was purely functional. They were the beat-up, waterlogged pair I’d stuff into a gym bag, a necessary buffer between my feet and the questionable …
There’s a universal moment of frustration every summer: standing before a closet full of footwear, realizing none of it is quite right. You have your rugged but clunky hiking boots, …
I remember a specific trip a few summers back, a spontaneous weekend getaway to a state park known for its cascading waterfalls and winding forest trails. I packed light, bringing …
There’s a universal moment of betrayal every summer enthusiast knows: the dreaded flip flop blowout. I was halfway across a sizzling parking lot on a family vacation, a cooler in …
I remember a specific trip a few years back—a weekend getaway that involved a rocky hike to a secluded waterfall, a bit of kayaking, and a casual dinner on a …
There’s a universal moment of disappointment every summer. It’s when you realize the cheap, flat flip-flops you bought on a whim are actively working against you. I’ve been there more …
There’s a moment every summer when you realize your old footwear just won’t cut it. I remember a particularly frustrating afternoon last year, trying to find one pair of sandals …
For years, my summer footwear has been a frustrating compromise. I had a pair of flimsy flip-flops for the beach, a pair of bulky hiking shoes for the trails, and …
Every year, as the days grow longer and warmer, the ritual begins. I rummage through the back of my closet, past heavy winter boots and worn-out sneakers, in search of …