Here’s What I’d Buy at the Rare Rothy’s Friends & Family Event

I have my eye on these in-season sandals that are much more versatile than my old Adidas slides.

The Point II is the updated version of the original Rothy’s Point flat, which we recommended in our guide to the best black flats under $200. Alyssa Kuchta Johnson, founder of FYB Jewelry, told us that comapred to leather flats, they don’t take long to wear in, plus they’re incredibly lightweight.

We were first introduced to Rothy’s Square Mary Jane by our contributing writer Erika Veurink, who walked 15,000 steps a day around Florence in them. And they were mentioned again in our mary jane report: Content strategist Maria Del Russo says they survived the ultimate test last spring, when she walked nearly 25,000 steps in a single day while running errands.

I own the Casual Clog and love the breathable merino-wool knit upper and cushy yet supportive footbed.

Here’s a men’s version that can get wet, unlike his Birkenstock clogs (don’t forget, Father’s Day is approaching).

There’s no time like spring to replace your dingy sneakers. At under $150, these are a solid option, featuring a terry-lined tongue and durable gum outsole.

I’m in the camp that believes everyone needs at least one pair of fisherman sandals, and these have a breezy interwoven knit and an EVA outsole for stability.

Senior fashion writer Ambar Pardilla — who mentioned these in our roundup of the best espadrilles — says the fishnetlike knit hugs her feet. “It’s a silhouette that hides unpedicured toes, and as with every other Rothy’s I’ve tried, they’re ready to wear right out of the box,” Pardilla adds.

Our deals writer Martha Tuber, who happens to be a former shoe designer, knows a thing or two about shoe construction, and loafers happen to be her favorite (she owns 20 pairs). These ones have a “flattering almond toe, no-nonsense penny-keeper strap, and a low profile outsole and heel,” Tuber says.

Here’s another almond-toe loafer but with an even thinner outsole that makes them look more like a flat.

Whitney Museum of American Art curator Rujeko Hockley counts these slingbacks among her favorite things. “I just went to Paris for three days for a quick trip, and I’m a notorious overpacker. I literally brought four pairs of shoes for a three-day trip, but I only wore these shoes,” Hockley told us.