Celebs are obsessed with these chic $60 'nude' flip flops from Tkees — we tested them on 4 different skin tones

For those of us who grew up at the mall, Old Navy's wall of flip flops is a core memory. Those plastic-and-foam sandals were bound to be chewed up by the family dog, left at a friend's house, or snap into pieces after too much wear.

Now that we're a little more grown and this summer's flip flop trend is in full force, celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, and others have found a more sophisticated option for the most popular style of casual sandals in 2025: Tkees' flesh-toned flip flops.

Four of us with different skin tones tested out the color compatibility, fit, and comfort of its flip flops. It was hard to get a perfect match every time, especially for those of us with reddish undertones. Still, we found Tkees' flip flops much more elegant than other flip flops we've tried.

What's special about Tkees flesh-toned leather flip flops

While on a beach vacation, Tkees founder Carly Burnett struggled to find a really simple sandal — the kind that's as elegant as it is plain. Instead of continuing the fruitless search, she and her husband Jesse worked to create their own.

Tkees may look like any average, thin-strap sandal, but that's the point. The draw of Tkees lies in they're simplicity— high-quality materials and minimal, barely-there silhouettes. They're comfortable enough to wear strolling in the sand, but minimal enough to pass for a nice dinner out. At $60 a pair, they're more of an investment than Old Navy dollar flip-flops, but they're crafted with durable leather (or vegan leather) that's made to last.

The site offers a helpful guide, displaying models with various skin tones wearing the sandals, to help shoppers find a match.

We tried its flip flops ourselves and shared all the details — including comfort, fit, and color match — below.

"I have to admit the only pair of flip flops I own are the $1 flip flops from Old Navy. Those are great to just slip on when I don't feel like wearing sandals, but they tend to become an eyesore if I'm in a nicer outfit. I thought my Tkees were comfortable enough to wear out for a few hours or run to the store, but I found that the strap between my toes was a bit stiff and uncomfortable. I think this was attributed to the fact that my normal size was a bit small on me. I found myself pushing my foot forward to keep them on. Because of this, I'd recommend sizing up a half size.

As for the accuracy of 'my nude,' it was difficult for me to pick a color since I tan easily — my face, arms, legs, and feet are all different shades, and my feet are probably the least tan part of me at the moment. I chose Cocobutter which was really the closest shade to my arms, but in reality, I probably should have gone with Sunkissed. Nonetheless, I still felt that the available shades of nude ran warmer than my actual skin tone, which is olive. Still, I'd consider wearing them again as 'my nude' if they were a little bigger on me." — Francesca Rea, former producer, Insider Reviews

"I am not big on wearing flip-flops, but the Tkees became a go-to while running errands on the weekend. The Heatwave color in their Nudes collection matched my skin tone pretty well. Shoutout to the photos of a diverse set of models on their site — this made choosing my shade easier. Unlike other flip-flops, I didn't feel under-dressed, and most importantly, they were comfortable. The only set back is if you often trip or scrape the top of your shoes (like me) it will show." — Alyssa Powell, senior graphic designer, Insider Reviews

"I already owned a pair of the classic Tkees in a light gray color, so I was up for trying a new style to review. The Riley is a cool shoe. The toe wrap reminds me of a more outdoorsy sandal (think Chacos), but the really simple silhouette everywhere else also makes these a little more fit for pairing with nice linen pants or a work dress. The toe wrap was a bit uncomfortable, especially for walking long hours. What I do love about Tkees though is how thin they are— you really do feel close to barefoot. This design makes the sandals really comfortable, but I wouldn't recommend them if you're walking a lot or commuting in a city like New York. I made this mistake and felt like my feet were a little too exposed to the sidewalks of NYC.

In terms of nude, I thought Sunkissed would be the perfect match for my actually sunkissed summer skin, but it didn't really deliver. It was a little too stark against my skin, which has reddish-pink undertones. Personally, I don't need these to be the perfect match, and I'll continue wearing them regardless because they fit pretty great everywhere else." — Remi Rosmarin, freelance style reporter, Insider Reviews

"I have two pairs of Tkees — this one, and the Riley flip flop that Remi tested. Between the two, I prefer the Riley style because my wide-ish feet don't fit as well into this pair. If your feet are relatively narrow or at least average width, you shouldn't have the problem that I do, which is that the band around the mid-foot is a little tight. This pair also only comes in a couple of colors rather than the full range of nudes, which is a bummer.

I'm usually a size 7.5-8 and I opted for an 8 in this pair, which was definitely the right move, but still not enough to make them perfectly comfortable. The next pair I get will definitely be the plain flip flops since I think that's what the brand does best." — Sally Kaplan, executive editor, Insider Reviews

The bottom line

It takes more than 11 colors to create a full range of shade-matching flip flops. Think of the root of the success of Fenty Beauty's foundation, which offers 50 shades: it considers undertones, not just surface-level skin color. Furthermore, flip flops don't make for very supportive walking sandals.

However, if you want a pair that are dressy enough to wear to the office or out to dinner, Tkees is a great option. We can see why their convenience and style appeals to the likes of Miley Cyrus and Gigi Hadid, as they're easy to pack and slip on.

Bear in mind that they run small, but we loved that it has slightly different variations of the classic thong sandal and, in the best way, these flip flops practically disappear into your outfit.

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