A bit of a departure from the oh-so-understated look of ballerina flats, fisherman sandals are simultaneously utilitarian (after all, they were originally designed for fishermen who needed a quick-drying shoe) and perfectly fashionable. There’s a reason that high-end brands like The Row and Prada have included them in recent collections.

The silhouette is designed with openings between the straps to provide ample ventilation, but given the closed toe, the shoes can also easily be paired with socks for extra coverage. In true grandpa style, I might add. Their versatility makes them an excellent choice for the tricky transitional weather between late summer and fall, so in my opinion, Miss Holmes is definitely onto something.

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