Sandals are a summer staple, but as the summer winds down and we see autumn around the corner, classy wedged and chunky heeled sandals are all the rage. Adding these to some wide legged pants or with metallic sunglasses can make all the difference, and give the look a new, modern and elevated look. If you're digging the off the shoulder trend, try adding these to take it from a sweet summer blouse to a classy, off duty model style.

And who is Stan Smith anyways? He's actually a former pro tennis player from California, USA and has worked with Adidas before, when Stan Smith's were first made in the 60's and have continued to evolve since then. The signature colored back foam part is designed to protect the achilles tendon. If you love fashion history be sure to read about how couture fashion came to be .