Word to the Wise: Jack Rogers sample sale this week

Next week, Jack Rogers (the original maker of the popular leather Navajo sandals) is hosting a summer sale in the Upper East Side. Get deals of up to 80% off select clothing, footwear, bags, including vintage styles.  Think iconic “Hamptons” thong sandals made famous by Jackie O.

Where/When:  1198 Madison Avenue (at 87^th St). July 26-Aug 5^th; Mon-Thurs (10-7p), Fri-Sat (10-6p), sun (Noon-5p). (via)

You might have to fight off a horde of bleached blonde yoga moms to get at the shoes at this UES sale, but if you want the shoes at a reasonable price, go for it.

The thongs above usually retail for $100ish, so the 80% off makes them a more reasonable amount to spend on flip flops. 

Personally I hate the look of these shoes and the oversized stitching and the clear "look, I wear flip flops but they are designer" message of them. But people say they are really comfortable so whatev.