The Many Joys Of Jelly Shoes
These PVC gems were the definitive shoe of your childhood. They’re making a comeback.
1. No one can forget the thrill of wearing their first pair of jellies.
14. Whether you owned one pair, a closet full, or were sorely deprived, it was hard not to covet the infinite options.
15. Inexplicably beloved by all, there was no wrong way to wear the jelly.
21. The ultimate way to show of socks with sass.
25. But perhaps they were best complemented by the requisite ’90s anklet.
29. It’s hard to compete with this fetching jelly-overall ensemble.
30. Even “The Dude” sported jellies in “The Big Lebowski” (1998).
31. But such beauty brings pain, and jellies were no exception.
There was no way around the jelly shoe blister.
32. And with ionic style came an iconic stench.
Rubber + sweat = rough times in the world of foot odor. But hey, at least we looked adorable.
33. Unless you opted for this supportive variety, the ankle sprain was a perpetual risk.
34. And for those of us left out of the trend, life was tough for a little while.
35. But no need to be jelly! Like all the best looks of yore, jellies are making a well-deserved comeback.
In June 2012, Azealia Banks wore coral jelly shoes in London. Even designers like Marc Jacobs are following suit with wood-soled incarnations of the classics (upper right).
JuJu “Maxi” jellies, featured in a Charlotte Righton runway show.
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Glitterbabe 4 months agoI feel like I shouldn’t be excited about them coming back. I doubt I’ll get any but it’s fun!
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stephaniesezz 4 months ago
dear jelly shoes,
please go away and stay gone.
thank you and kind regards -
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MissCarley 4 months agoI freaking LOVED jelly shoes. I did not love the jelly shoe blisters, though.
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MizzEndlessly 4 months ago
Please do not tell me that these shoes are conning back in style. Ugly looking things. Why would anyways think these look good
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taraharrison 4 months ago
I only have terrible, painful memories of jellies. The soles were also weirdly heavy and made them awkward to walk in.
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Kaylakassa 4 months ago
I remember I had a pair when I was a kid, then I got a blister on my foot and I was like “Never Again!!!”
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robinarock 4 months agoWhere are the ballet-flat jellies with intricate designs and peep-toes? I had tons, and none of these ugly ankle-strap ones.
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