Step aside, jelly sandals— the Cinderella shoe trend has officially arrived.

Step aside, jelly sandals— the Cinderella shoe trend has officially arrived.

      Cinderella shoes have always represented fashion's ultimate fantasy footwear—part fairytale, part symbol of transformation, and currently a significant trend. Rachel Hochhauser, a New York Times best-selling author of Lady Tremaine, has dedicated years to examining the cultural significance of Cinderella’s story, and she shares her insights on the enduring appeal of the iconic shoes. "An unforeseen result of releasing my debut novel—Lady Tremaine, a retelling of Cinderella from the perspective of the so-called 'evil' stepmother—is that I receive variations of the Cinderella shoe almost weekly," Hochhauser explains. "Glass heels, crystal mules, iridescent strappy sandals… My direct messages have turned into a hub for the most magical footwear online. After months of delightful browsing, I've reached a firm conclusion: This summer belongs to Cinderella toes, meaning it's time to flaunt shoes that showcase your pedicure. Feeling like a princess is simply a wonderful bonus." The glass slipper is considered fashion's original It shoe, a relic from a tale that transcends cultures and eras, centered on the concept of transformation. I didn't include the famous crystal heels in my novel (the premise of the book is to modernize our fairy tales), but I can't resist the allure of shoes that can change your life. Just ask me about my long quest for the perfect boot— that’s a discussion for another time. "As for glass slippers? We do have choices. I only have one addition to the Cinderella shoe lore: We should be able to keep both shoes and purchase them for ourselves."

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      Our Favorite Styles

      Chloé

      Knotted Jelly Mules

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      Princess Clogs

      Aeyde

      Uma Mesh Mary Jane Flats

      Chloé

      Jelly Ankle Strap Sandal

      Anthropologie

      Heavenly Jelly Camelia Embellished Flats

      LOEWE x Paula's Ibiza

      Flower Embellished PVC Mules

      Gucci

      Fisherman Embellished Rubber Sandals

      BALENCIAGA

      Radar Rubber-Trimmed Slip-On Sneakers

      J.Crew

      Embellished Fisherman Jelly Sandals

      CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

      Minny Bubble 70 Buckled Glossed and PVC Slingback Pumps

      ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS

      Iro PVC Ballet Flats

      Schutz

      Roslyn Jelly Thong Sandals

      ALAÏA

      Metallic Leather-Trimmed Mesh Ballet Flats

      COS

      Perspex Kitten-Heel Mules

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