This year the fashion spotlight has finally returned to classic low shoes, resuming their place at centre stage after years of taking a back seat. And what a comeback! Classic closed lace-ups outperform almost all other shoe types in their versatility, their flexibility as partners for a variety of fashion trends, and their ability to laugh at weather conditions. Slip-on loafers, laces or buckles, sporty, feminine or androgynous, classic low shoes are equal to any style challenge.
In leisure wear, they effortlessly outpace ballerina flats as leisure wear, while offering an excellent alternative to courts for business. The great advantage of low shoes is precisely what the name implies; with their low heels, they are far more comfortable, fit more snugly to individual feet and are as much at home partnering slim-cut trousers as they are with pencil skirts or culottes. This season’s metallic finishes and glamorous patent leather add sophisticated sparkle.
Low shoes like lace-ups and buckled styles, sneakers, boat shoes and loafers are always ready to go; however, after wear they need a beauty sleep to allow them to recover and return to top form. Their resting-place should preferably be protected from dust, light and moisture, but well ventilated.
