Below, I rounded up eight stand-out elevated basics from Levi’s, Madewell, and even Birkenstock ... up the matching Madrid Big Buckle Slide Sandal while they’re $35 off, too.) ...

The Birkenstock company has actually been around for 250 years, although the version we know and love can be traced back to the 1964 release of the Madrid ... opt for the Big Buckle style.

I, too, find these sandals look more elevated than other Birkenstock styles, especially if you opt for the Big Buckle style ... effort from your toes than the Madrid or Arizona models to keep ...