Fun, quirky, shoes are hitting the sidewalks this summer, and many wonder how to get the same look. Flip-flops will continue to be popular during the summer, but more sophisticated sandals have been making appearances.

Flats with ties to wrap around the ankle and leg are cute to wear on a night on the town or just out to dinner. The ties accentuate the leg, and the sandals are perfect to wear with a miniskirt.

The Dr. Scholl’s shoes are not just the shoes your mother wore. This style of shoe has evolved into a colorful, funky sandal with lots of personality. Versatile and comfortable, these shoes look cute with skirts, dresses or even a pair of jeans.

Another fun style of shoe is the mini-sneaker. These are flat sneakers with a part cut away at the top of the foot. They come in all colors and go with many outfits. A perfect look is to pair them with a pair of cuffed-up capris. Other colorful sneakers such as Converse are very funky and can be seen on all sidewalks of Lawrence.

Vintage shoes also are popular. This includes the old colorful ’80s pumps that your mother might have worn. These, however, look wonderful with dark denim jeans to dress up a look. Also they look great with a black dress to add some spice to a normally dull color. It is a bold style that will really draw attention.

Guys pretty much either wear tennis shoes or Birkenstocks. They look great, but to step out of the norm, try some flip flops. Make sure the part that goes over your foot is wide, or else it will look like a woman’s sandal.

These are some funky shoes that can be tried during the last months of summer. Take some chances and try something out of the ordinary for a look that is truly extraordinary.

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Birkenstocks remain a favorite for guys, and flip-flops with wide-enough straps look good.