Designers have been challenged this year – to try to marry comfort with a sense of fun and fantasy. This is a year when embellished ‘dad sandals’ and sky-high heels in fantastic shapes and colours both compete for your attention. But no matter which style you pick, there’s a Pantone SS’21 colour that complements the trend. Experts from Level Shoes go hunting and find us the best soles to keep our feet trending …
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- COMFY SLIPPERS: What do Chantel Jeffries, Emma Chamberlain and Dana Hourani have in common? Cosy, comfy, sometimes ugly sandals. It isn’t surprising that comfort is still high on everyone’s priority list. Kick things up a notch with a lush pair from Aquazurra, or the most-coveted luxe leather slides by The Row
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- Y2K FLATS: Kate Moss made ballet flats cool in the 2000s, but the Y2K aesthetic has been trending in more recent times too and is loved by stars like Hailee Steinfeld. Continue the casual mood that was set last year by choosing the softest leather versions from Aquazurra and House of Ballerinas.
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- SKINNY ANKLE STRAPS: Skinny strapped shoes usually go hand in hand with minimalism. But not this year with major bling courtesy of A.W.A.K.E Mode and Amina Muaddi, as well as all out strappy-ness from Fenty. Slender ankle straps have been seen on Kylie Jenner, and closer to home on Lana El Sahely.
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- HEAVY MEETS DAINTY: Leave it to Nemahsis and Lil Miquela to channel one of toughest trends to pull off: heavy, chunky soled shoes blended with dainty details, pretty materials and sweet embellishments. Try Schutz’s bejewelled design with linen suits or cut off denim and a crisp white shirt for an editorial take.
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- FALL FOR FLATFORMS: Daring heights meets comfort with chunky sandals that go with everything from abayas to breezy beach brunch outfits. Take inspiration from the runways and choose quirky flatforms from ATP Atelier, or a minimal pair by Attico – the brand loved by Beyoncé and Wolfie Cindy.
