Which shoe styles deserve your attention this summer?

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Some pieces speak louder than others. In summer, it’s the shoes that take on this role. These are the items that catch the eye when everything else becomes lighter and more minimal. This season, fashion houses are betting on models that combine stylistic accuracy, mastered heritage, and a sense of detail. No unnecessary frills, but twelve pairs designed to accompany every summer look with coherence and precision. Strong pieces, yet never gaudy, confirm that style is often read at ankle height.

A Return to Revisited Classics

Some essentials effortlessly transcend seasons — provided they are treated with nuance. This is precisely what we observe this summer with the grand return of clogs, in versions inspired by the 70s: wooden soles, natural leather, and structured bohemian spirit. Another timeless piece getting a makeover is the loafer, which sheds its winter heaviness for more refined lines, unexpected prints, and modern finishes. The French brand Jonak, always attentive to contemporary codes, offers for example a cow-print loafer that combines a timeless silhouette with a bold visual twist. Finally, ballerinas, long sidelined, are making a comeback, available in square or pointed versions, sleek and almost architectural. Simple models, yet designed to last.

The Rise of Lightweight Silhouettes

If lightness becomes a stylistic priority, it no longer equates to carelessness. Retro-style thin sneakers offer urban comfort without sacrificing elegance. Alongside these utilitarian models, we find woven shoes, perforated, sometimes artisanal, blending technical craftsmanship with discreet aesthetics. And for a more playful touch, jelly sandals reinvent themselves in leather or Fisherman styles, cultivating an aesthetic that is both nostalgic and contemporary.

When Detail Makes the Difference

Far from exaggerations, it’s the mastered cuts that hit the mark. Slingbacks signal a subtle return to precise femininity, with their miniature heel and elegant curve. Babies and Mary Janes, meanwhile, escape the childish universe thanks to material plays — satin, mesh, studded leather — and bolder finishes. These models play on ambiguity: both retro and very modern.

Statement Effect: Models That Stand Out

Some pairs are designed to create a strong contrast. This is the case with heeled flip-flops, which trade their beach nonchalance for a more sculpted, almost minimalist appearance. Boxer shoes, with their hybrid line between sneakers and ankle boots, extend the sporty spirit by infusing it with a stylistic dimension. Finally, boat shoes — long relegated to the BCBG wardrobe — are taking to the streets. Worn with wide denim or a bomber jacket, they gain character while maintaining their nautical heritage.

Color Palette: Subtlety and Brightness

In terms of hues, summer 2025 cultivates softness and nuances. Pastels dominate: powder pink, pale yellow, and icy blue assert themselves in matte or slightly iridescent materials.
Natural colors, from terracotta to moss green, ground the silhouette in an organic and calming palette.
Cherry red, on the other hand, contrasts discreetly: used as an accent — on a heel, a strap, or a sole — it energizes the whole without destabilizing the composition.

Twelve Models, One Vision of Style

Through these twelve models, one idea emerges: that of a summer wardrobe constructed with consciousness, attention, and balance. The trends of summer 2025 seek neither to seduce through excess nor to provoke. They express a form of calm demand, where each shoe becomes a deliberate choice. Walking with style today means moving forward with precision — and above all, with coherence.