18 Shoes From the '90s You Forgot You Were Obsessed With
I also threw in some early '00s styles because I couldn't help myself.
I also threw in some early '00s styles because I couldn't help myself.
Jelly Sandals
Jellies were cool but why does everyone ignore the fact that after, like, an hour, they were completely full of foot sweat?
Chinese Laundry Flip-Flops
These were lined with the same material as a woven straw beach mat. You still have no idea why.
Doc Martens Sandals
Doc Martens were everything. You loved yours (or your knockoff pair) until they smelled so bad your mom made you throw them away.
Steve Madden Slip Ons
These shoes look harmless, but they were the loudest shoes to walk in. The straps were made of some kind of stretchy elastic, so every time you took a step, the shoe would slap the bottom of your foot. They paired nicely with capri pants and a hair bandana though.
Sanuk Voodoo Flip-Flops
You told yourself that these were really comfy because of the rubbery spongey stuff, but in reality, they were really annoying.
Adidas Shower Shoes
Every girl who was ever Sporty Spice in her talent show owned these.
Rocket Dog Platform Rainbow Flip-Flops
Rainbow platforms. When was the last time you heard that description?
Mudd Holographic Sandal Heels
Holographic stuff was the coolest. These are straight out of Romy and Michele's High School Reunion.
Platform Flip-Flops With Fur Straps
You saw these at all the cool girl stores at the mall, but your mom definitely didn't let you buy them. You settled for some that were only 1 or 2 inches tall instead.
Birkenstock Clogs
Both guys and girls wore these. You wore them everywhere and pretended like they went with everything.
Candie's Wooden Heels
These things were as dangerous to walk in as they were popular. You definitely slipped and fell in these bad boys more than a few times.
L.E.I. Velcro Platform Sneakers
Hilary Duff wore platform sneakers like this on the cover of The Lizzie McGuire Movie (which you owned on tape or DVD if you were fancy), so naturally you needed them too.
Unlisted Strappy Heels
You might not have had these in pink, but you definitely owned them in black. And wore them to the seventh grade dance.
Chunky Platform Loafers
Rachel on Friends wore shoes like this and you told yourself, "When I'm 20, I'm going to own these in every color."
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