Crocs look set to be the stars of a pandemic-era fashion world

Comfort will still be on the agenda, so it's no surprise to see that sandals and sliders are proving popular with men and women. Photo: AFP

What footwear should we all be wearing when we finally get to emerge from our period of Covid-19 social distancing?

It seems that, after spending a year lying low – often in slippers – men and women won't be racing back to their high heels or other city-slicking shoe styles as restrictions ease, opting instead for footwear promising style (albeit sometimes questionable) and comfort.