It’s been said (backed by research!) that a person’s shoe can reveal a lot about their personality and attachment styles. What clues do your shoes reveal? The list of latest summer shoe trends might give you a leg up on how to put your best foot forward this season.
Mix And Mesh
Following the naked dress trend, naked shoes have become a viral phenomenon. This summer, watch Instagram discover the mesh beaded slippers your grandmother has donned for aeons. If you’re having trouble disassociating the flats with dear granny, Alaïa’s fishnet flats are a modernised take, while Bottega Veneta’s mesh square-toe sandals stun as their Barbie-fied cousins.
Make A Pointe
Ballet flats are not going anywhere. In fact, designers have adapted them to the summer season with brighter and bolder iterations. Both Balenciaga and Simone Rohcha painting the typically soft-hued shoe in striking metallics, while Tod’s brings drama with the exaggerated Bubble Satin shoes that jeté off of their iconic Gommino styles.
On The Wedge Of Glory
Missing a bit of stability in life? Rest assured you can attain some semblance of it by riding on the wedged shoe comeback. The sturdy heels come in a plethora of styles – from PVC ones of sunset shades by The Attico, to futuristic reflective ones by Wandler – now you can strut into any occasion fashionably consoled.
Bring The Bling
Crystals-embellished footwear are becoming a summer-favourite to elevate any outfit this season. Miu Miu adorns their entire ballerina flat with sizeable crystals while Gucci subtly spells out their logo with dainty ones. As it turns out, sunglasses are not only needed to beat the sun this summer, but also to deflect the reflected rays from all the bling on your shoes.
Puff Love
Lo and behold, puffer jackets have reincarnated from winter’s past into puffer shoes this summer. Characterised by its exaggerated silhouette, Loewe’s lacquered foam pump boasts a chunky 90mm heel. Proenza Schouler’s Arc 100mm mules are the perfect padded slip-ons to bounce the night away.
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