These $30 Gap Sandals Are Just as Cool as the $650 Pair That's Been On My Mind Since Last Spring

There’s no denying the impact that The Row’s jelly shoe styles had on the fashion set last year. The designs were a clear nod to our collective childhoods, which in turn, sparked a nostalgic frenzy in securing a pair. I held off buying either the jelly Mara flats or the jelly Beach flip-flop sandals due to questioning whether my interest would remain steady into 2025—not to mention the eye-watering prices. Sure enough, my heart still skips a beat when I see a pair lately.

Thankfully, I came across a $30 alt version for the jelly flip-flops from Gap that will perfectly curb my craving. They are even on sale now for $23, so it’s a no-brainer. At this affordable price point, I might even scoop up two colors. I’m currently leaning towards the red and clear pair to have both a bold and subtle pick to alternate depending on my look. Either way, I plan on wearing them with everything from trending linen pants to pretty dresses to jeans.