After spending the previous few years cocooned in sweatpants and slippers and confined to our homes, a new, optimistic approach to dressing emerged at the end of last year, as seen on the spring/summer 2022 runways. As we head into the second half of the year, it’s clear that colorful and stylish dressing is here to stay, infiltrating every aspect of fashion, including our sandals.  While statement-making styles are making a comeback, flat, casual shoes are far from “out,” as plenty of riveting takes on comfort-forward favorites like slides, sneakers, slippers, and even the traditional ballet flat. As the Y2K revival continues and retro nods to fashion’s past reach viral…