So-called “ugly” shoe styles — such as dad sneakers and sporty sandals — have enjoyed popularity among the fashion set over the past couple of years. Over the summer, another divisive silhouette emerged as a major trend: the big-toe sandal.
Also known as the toe-ring or toe-loop sandal, the style creates separation between the big toe and the other piggies. Apart from that distinction, the silhouette runs the gamut, with both ultracasual and glamorous variations.
For instance, Bella Hadid attended the Dior men’s show in Miami this December wearing square-toe, big-toe sandals from Neous. The supermodel teamed her ’90s-inspired shoes ($560 from Net-a-Porter.com) with a floral set from the Dior Men collection.
![Bella Hadid, neous sandals, celebrity style, pedicure, toes, square toe, dior men outfit, Celebrities at Swan Restaurant during Art Basel, Miami, Florida, USA - 03 Dec 2019](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/bella-hadid-1.jpg?w=663)
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Katie Holmes has also put a ’90s twist on the big-toe sandal. The “Dawson’s Creek” alum was spotted out and about in New York this August and September wearing a toe-flaunting Christian Louboutin take on the mom mule. Net-a-Porter has her distinct shoes in stock for just under $700.
![Katie Holmes, christian louboutin mules, big-toe-sandals, celebrity style, midi skirt, sweater, handbag, grabs a cab in New York CityPictured: Katie HolmesRef: SPL5115746 140919 NON-EXCLUSIVEPicture by: Robert O'Neil / SplashNews.comSplash News and PicturesLos Angeles: 310-821-2666New York: 212-619-2666London: +44 (0)20 7644 7656Berlin: +49 175 3764 166photodesk@splashnews.comWorld Rights](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/katie-holmes-00.jpg?w=683)
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Meanwhile, Gabrielle Union put a more dressed-up take on the big-toe trend in PVC-strapped, crystal-accented Alexander Wang Kaia sandals at an August “America’s Got Talent” taping in Los Angeles. The Alexander Wang heels are available at Nordstrom.com for $850.
![Gabrielle Union, RXCH gown, Dwyane wade photo on her dress, Alexander wang sandals, clear shoes, square toe shoes, celebrity style, red carpet, 'America's Got Talent' TV show, Arrivals, Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, USA - 27 Aug 2019Wearing THE R X Ch, Custom](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/gabrielle-union-01.jpg?w=670)
![Gabrielle Union, pedicure, logo detail, feet, shoe style, RXCH gown, Dwyane wade photo on her dress, Alexander wang sandals, clear shoes, square toe shoes, celebrity style, red carpet, 'America's Got Talent' TV show, Arrivals, Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, USA - 27 Aug 2019Wearing THE R X Ch, Custom](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/gabrielle-union-sandals.jpg)
While big-toe shoes really took off among the celebrity set this summer, Rihanna was an unsurprising early adopter of the trend. The singer wore toe-ring sandals from FN’s 2019 Designer of the Year — and her new collaborator — Amina Muaddi. Called the Naima, the strappy shoes feature Muaddi’s signature martini glass-inspired heel, with a square toe. The shoes are available to pre-order at Bergdorfgoodman.com, selling for $695.
![Rihanna, celebrity style, amina muaddi sandals, green cardigan, bra, cleavage, sunglasses,](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rihanna-shoes.jpg?w=582)
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Click through the gallery to see more stars wearing the big-toe shoe trend.
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