Copenhagen’s Wacky Shoe Trend Is All About The Big Toe

Copenhagen Fashion Week has unofficially commenced the Fashion Month season with Spring/Summer 2027 collections and lots of striking street style. From elevated chain headwear and cargo Bermuda shorts to layered, undone hairstyles, there are tons of style ideas to take from the showgoers.

But the one viral style currently on everyone’s lips (likely on wide-eyed, jaw-dropped faces) is the new Havaianas kitten heel flip-flops, notably with big-toe caps. After being teased on the Brazilian brand’s socials, the statement sandals debuted on the Studio Constance runway on August 4. But because every brand makes heeled flip flops now, it seems that Havaianas really wanted to stand out from the rest, hence the not-so-typical concealed big toe design.

The wacky shoe of the moment is constantly evolving, from Maison Margiela’s split-toe Tabi flat revival to Tory Burch’s metal-pierced mules to Vibram’s FiveFinger utilitarian shoes. And somehow, someway, Copenhagen’s fashion It-girls are already wearing styles similar to the viral Havaianas. (Plus, just before writing this, I spotted toe-covered flip flops on the NYC subway.)