Clogs
… (and similar crocs). These veterans of the ugly shoes category have taken a reserved place in the hearts of millions precisely because of their deliberate absurdity. The choice is very large: marble crocs with Christopher Kane crystals - a rubber version of clogs, a model on the Sacai platform, an option with a Fendi fur insole (to wear clogs now), and so on and so on.
Open heel shoes
Mules, clogs, sandals - whatever. If you've already bought all kinds of Gucci loafers without a backdrop (or just got bored), you can look for less obvious options, such as the seemingly worn-out Maison Margiela sneakers.
Lush decor
Accessories with redundant decor began to flicker on trend lists a year ago, but still have not bothered anyone. Quite the contrary: feathers, frills, crystals, beads, embroidery and other details that give the shoes a splendor in the spirit of Dutch paintings are welcome this summer.
Solid Platform Sandals
This trend is also, in general, not today's (Stella McCartney has massive sandals even in the basic collection of accessories), but it does not cease to be a trend. Sandals, reminiscent of both Asia and the nineties, were on the catwalks of Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander Wang, Versace and other popular brands. And yes, these are really comfortable summer shoes.
Curly heels
For heels in spring and summer, it is not so much the height that is important as the shape. Dolce & Gabbana pineapples, Saint Laurent logo, Kenzo spiral, fringed Marco De Vincenzo heel, Thom Browne whale - anything but classic stilettos and other mundane shapes.
Treads
Yes, even in summer. Very high boots were actualized a couple of years ago and since then they have invariably remained on the trend lists regardless of the season. True, the summer version of the boots is still different from the winter one: they are made of lace, elastic fabrics, knitwear and patent leather.
Kitten heels
The sleekest looking heel is adored by Alexa Chung, and we advise you to take a closer look at it too (if you haven't already). Kitten heels make all the leading brands from Balenciaga to Mansur Gavriel, and the main advantage of such shoes is that they soften the shocking effect of even the shortest mini and deepest cleavage.
Grandmothers
Contrary to the predictions of many, these traditional oriental "pointy-toed slippers" took root and were sold even in the mass market last fall. If you are looking for reference grandmothers, head to Rosie Assouline or Acne Studios: the former have come up with a hybrid of grandmothers and shoes for a decorous picnic, while the latter have honed the original version to perfect minimalism.
Asian motives
Dries Van Noten has been using prints and embroideries reminiscent of Japanese prints for many years, but buying such things in tons began thanks to Alessandro Michele several seasons ago. We are why: if you still avoid dresses and bombers with sakura blossoms, then shoes with similar motives are definitely worth your attention.
Platform
Tall, very tall, or better even gigantic - and preferably with a high, steady heel, as it was at the spring-summer show of Marc Jacobs. Not that these shoes provide good traction, but they look fun.
Round heel
Geometric heels are a powerful trend, and round ones especially. They are loved by old-timers in the industry like Dries Van Noten or Maison Margiela and newcomers like Jacquemus. With these heels, any pair of shoes looks like an exhibit from a museum of modern art.
Flip flops
With Rihanna's suggestion (and inspired by her collaboration with Puma), everyone started wearing flip flops around town last summer. Good news: keep up the good work. It is comfortable, it is not hot in them, and they go well even with cocktail dresses.
Sock boots
Sensational investigation by The Blueprint: ankle boots that look like socks with heels were a hit thanks to Vêtements, but Dolce & Gabbana made them years before Gvasalia, and on a regular basis. However, it doesn't matter. Another thing is important - such models are now at the height of fashion.
