The Fashion Set’s New Favorite Summer Shoe Is Definitely Not What You Expect

If we had to nominate a single fit to represent summer 2020, based on our close observation of the Fashion Side Of Instagram, the following would be a strong contender: a cropped, short-sleeve cardigan in lavender or slime green; jeans cut to fall somewhere close to "ironically bootleg"; floppy headgear, probably of the printed bucket persuasion; and a sandal you might've worn in the past — without realizing just how versatile it can be.

That last element is where REEF's Cushion collection comes in, combining a thicker-soled silhouette that's all the rage among style influencers with a high-energy rebound footbed that provides support with every step. They're definitely not just for pairing with the aforementioned S/S '20 look, either — ahead, see every style in the Cushion range, along with some ideas for where and how to wear the fashion set's new favorite shoe.

She's beauty and she's grace, with generous arch support, a lightweight vegan leather construction, and the shape of the season. All this makes the Court an ideal complement to every WFH fit, like the cashmere co-ords you put on when you want to pretend you're a celebrity going for a coffee run (remember those?).

Reef Cushion Bounce Court, $, available at Reef

Here, the Slim appears in a neutral colorway, which would go as well with a mixed-print swimsuit or a suit suit of the blazer-and-trousers variety. Now that's what we call business casual.

Reef Cushion Bounce Slim, $, available at Reef

Picture this: you, wearing the double-strap Vista and a ruched sundress, weaving through a picturesque, socially distanced farmers' market like you're guest-starring in a sitcom musical episode.

Reef CUSHION BOUNCE VISTA, $, available at Reef

The high-rise version of the Vista has a cushy 100%-natural cork footbed cover and big "I want to wear these and only these" energy.

Reef Cushion Bounce Vista Hi, $, available at Reef

With an espadrille-inspired design, the Sol calls for two things: 1) a wide-open weekend schedule and 2) an all-white-linen look à la retirees in films with extremely flattering lighting.

Reef Cushion Bounce Sol, $, available at Reef

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