TEAMED with denim shorts and a vest top, jelly shoes were the height of summer fashion in the 90s.
But now, those who experienced the trend at the time are “getting PTSD” after seeing plastic shoes in stores again.
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It’s not the first time the shoes have made a comeback, appearing on the runway at Milan Fashion Week in 2017.
And Taylor Swift is even a current fan of Juju’s jelly shoes, wearing them in a 1989 photo shoot (Taylor’s Version).
So if you’re planning on heading to the beach this summer, they might be just what you’re looking for.
They definitely seem to be having fun with the options already being found in stores.
ASOS is currently selling a bright pink pair for just £11.50, while New Look has opted for a £26 JuJu Reilly Multicolored Fisherman pair.
Designer footwear brand The Row has even launched its own £860 version in four colors – with the pink one completely sold out.
After spotting the New Look version online yesterday, one shopper wrote: “Does anyone else think jelly shoes should come back for summer?
“They were comfortable and stylish.
“I just saw them on the New Look website today and thought, I bet they’ll be new next week.”
And if Taylor Swift says they’re cool, who are we to argue?
Well, it looks like there are a lot of fashionistas outraged.
Not even the Tortured Poets Department singer was able to convert some shoppers, as one shouted: “Nooooo! I’m already getting PTSD from the blisters these things gave you.”
“Jelly shoes are bad,” fumed another.
Another person echoed: “I had some of these in the 90s, they are horrible.”
A fourth wrote: “Oh no, please no. they were horrible and painful. Why would someone bring them back one more time?!”
“Apart from the pointy sandals, they are the most uncomfortable shoes I have ever worn,” insisted a fifth.
Meanwhile, a sixth joked: “Bubbles are back in fashion.”
But if that hasn’t stopped you from trying on a pair, a shoe expert has revealed his top tips for avoiding blisters.
Gabriel Miller, owner of Gatsby Shoessuggests wearing them for 30 minutes to an hour around the house before taking them out for a walk.
Miller explained that the test drive allows the shoes to adjust to the natural curve of the foot.
Oh no, please don’t. these were terrible and painful. Why would someone bring them back one more time?!
Outraged buyer
And anyone worried about blisters shouldn’t go without shock absorbers, according to the shoe pro.
“Socks are your first line of defense against blisters and irritation,” Miller said.
He added: “Choose comfortable, breathable socks made from natural fibers like cotton or wool.
“Consider thicker socks for shoes that are initially stiffer or if you experience rubbing.”
All the 90s trends that are back
It may be 2024, but fashion fans are looking to the past when it comes to new styles. So what ’90s trends are making a comeback these days?
Claw Clips
These hair accessories were a huge trend in the ’90s, but now they’re more popular among those experimenting with the “clean girl” aesthetic. Designers like Prada have released their own versions, although there are thousands of colors and styles to choose from on the high street.
Platform slippers
Again a popular choice among fashionistas in the ’90s, these heels have made a comeback with designers like Balenciaga trying their luck with their own styles.
Cargo pants
Once worn by All Saints stars, cargo pants became a popular trend among teenagers in the ’90s. But now they’ve gotten a fashion makeover, with stars like Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber putting their own spin on the trend.
Jeans and a beautiful top
It was the phrase that defined fashion for a decade, and now famous faces like Sofia Richie are sporting the reinvented trend – pairing their own denim with a more sophisticated top. But are you willing to take your cute jeans and tops out of your wardrobe for a second time?
And jelly shoes aren’t the only retro footwear making a comeback for summer 2024, much to shoppers’ disappointment.
While some were thrilled to see the ballet shoes in Primark, others weren’t so impressed.
One person said: “The millennial in me just can’t accept this…not again.”
Someone said: “It looks cheap and nasty.”
But a third smiled: “I’ll need a pair of each.”
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