A few weeks ago, I posted a Topshop bag that has become my go-to casual tote, and you ladies went nuts for it. And it got me thinking that this might be a good feature, the find that I’m telling all of my friends about. So without further adieu, welcome to Fantastic Finds.
From the second I spotted these shoes on the foot of a friend, I knew I had to have them. I didn’t know who made them. I didn’t know how much they cost (and didn’t much care). But I knew they had to be mine. So when she told me they were $25 at Target, I nearly burned up the roads getting to the nearest store.
These Universal Thread slides are the perfect mix of casual and chic. They also have a bit of that earthy, minimalist vibe that is so popular right now.
I love the criss-cross front and open toe. It’s not a sandal, but it’s also not a flat. They’re just perfect for summer. And I adore the little brass nail trim on the sole.
Wear them with a skinny chino and a navy, ikat blouse to work on casual Friday. Pair them with a breezy eyelet dress for drinks on Saturday night. Or throw them on with a beachy caftan for Sunday’s pool party. So many options.
My fear when I bought these shoes was that they would not be comfortable. Mostly, I was concerned about the heel rubbing, and causing blisters. But not so much as a red spot so far. And on the comfort scale, I pronounce them an 8-out-of-10 straight from the box.
So if you’re searching for a relaxed summer shoe that is not a sandal, this is the one for you.
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14 comments
Emily says:
Purchased! Such a no-brainer, thank you!
Stefanie S. says:
They’re 40% off today with the code SAVE40
Nicole L Phillips says:
My sister’s and I all went nuts for these last year! Can vouch for their durability too!
Anna says:
How flexible is the sole?
Belle says:
Maybe a 6-7 on a scale of 10, but I think they’ll loosen up the more I wear them.
allison says:
OMG these are perfect! Purchased.
Meredith Reilly says:
I stopped a woman recently about these exact shoes! Darling. Happy to hear they’re comfortable!
Kelly says:
These look great. And perfect for work. Ordered.
Jules says:
These are nice! My current fave pair of summer sandals are also from Target! I searched high and low for tan leather-looking flat sandals, and lo and behold, they were $10 at Target! So comfy I bought 2 colors. I’ll have to go search for these 🙂 Yay Target!
Meghan says:
Super into these–purchased. Thanks for the discount code as well, fellow TWE readers!
Edna Mazu says:
Was just thinking my existing (Target) workhorse sandals were getting pretty worn looking. Perfect timing with the discount code! Bought.
Shelley Ahmed says:
What is the fit like- I have to order these online (no Target in Canada) so need to be sure of the fit before buying. I’m a 7.5 pretty much all the time….
Laurel says:
Bought these THAT day and just ordered another pair in black. Comfortable, look expensive, and go with EVERYTHING. Thank you for flagging! I don’t even mind that the 40% off deal is over.
Jo says:
Belated followup, but i ordered three pairs of Universal Thread sandals from Target thanks to this post and kept two. All three were comfortable and cute, including this pair. If anyone’s reading, there’s still a lot of sandals by this brand available online.
Thanks for the rec!