Love It Or Leave It: Birkenstocks

Birkenstocks are making a comeback, and no, this is not a joke. Those chunky, strappy, and usually very comfortable sandals have been seen on runway models and fashionista's feet lately. But personally, I just think they're ugly, so I say leave it. 

I'm not a big fan, but I think this fad won't last too long. I'll give it a little more than a year, but I just don't see it sticking around for much longer than that, and I don't think it will catch on nearly as much as high-waisted shorts or fringe bikinis. They made a short appearance over the summer in 2013, but probably won't really catch on until this summer. 

Growing up in Florida, it's naturally a sin to wear socks with sandals, and that will immediately show a red flag for tourists, but that seems to go along as part of this trend with some Birkenstocks.

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen were spotted rocking their Birkenstock inspired leather sandals with socks.

1. Kate Spade New York Open Toe Flatbed Sandals - Attitude - $198 

2. MICHAEL Michael Kors Flat Sandals - Sawyer - $110

3. MICHAEL Michael Kors Flat Sandals - Sawyer - $135

4. Birkenstock Flatbed Sandals - Arizona 2 Brand - $130

5. Stuart Weitzman Flat Sandals - Freely Doublestrap - $325

6. Rebecca Minkoff Studded Flat Sandals - Talia Too - $250

7. Birkenstock Flat Sandals - Arizona - $130

8. Gentle Souls Open Toe Flatbed Sandals - Skip Rock Camo - $280

So what do you say about Birkenstock-inspired sandals? Love it or leave it?