Kicks are the new flip flops, and there are so many cool ones to be had if you dare venture from the general sneaker store variety – like these offbeat preppy Gingham Sneakers from indie footwear label, F-Troupe.

Wear them with anything and everything because they look like a flat but wear like a sneaker.

One of LA’s premiere boutiques, Creatures of Comfort has them on sale for $41 down from $58. Also check out the rest of their sale with tons of Alexander Herchcovitch, one of my ultimate favorite designers.