Which shoe styles deserve your attention this summer?

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Some pieces speak louder than others. In summer, it is the shoes that take on this role. They are the ones that stand out when everything else becomes lighter and more minimal. This season, fashion houses are focusing 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, but never gaudy, which confirm that style is often seen at ankle height.

A return to revisited classics

Some essentials traverse the seasons with remarkable ease — provided they are treated with nuance. This summer, we’re seeing the grand return of clogs, in versions inspired by the 70s: wooden soles, natural leather, and a structured bohemian spirit. Another timeless piece reimagined is the loafer, shedding its winter heaviness for more refined lines, unexpected prints, and modern finishes. The French brand Jonak, always attentive to contemporary codes, offers a cow-print loafer that combines a timeless silhouette with a bold visual twist. Finally, ballet flats, long sidelined, are making a comeback, in square or pointed versions, streamlined, almost architectural. These are sober models, but designed to last.

The rise of lightweight silhouettes

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

When detail makes the difference

Away from exaggerations, it is the mastered cuts that hit the mark. Slingbacks mark a subtle return to precise femininity, with their miniature heel and elegant curve. Babies and Mary Janes, for their part, escape the childish universe thanks to playful materials — satin, mesh, studded leather — and more assertive finishes. These models play on ambiguity: both retro and very modern.

Statement effect: models that make an impact

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

Chromatic palette: subtlety and brilliance

In terms of colors, summer 2025 embraces softness and nuance. Pastels dominate: powder pink, pale yellow, and icy blue prevail in matte or slightly iridescent materials.
Natural hues, from terracotta to moss green, anchor the silhouette in an organic and soothing palette.
Cherry red, for its part, adds a discreet pop: used as an accent — on a heel, a strap, a sole — it energizes the whole while maintaining balance in 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 neither seek to seduce through excess nor provoke. They reflect a form of calm demand, where each shoe becomes a bold choice. Walking in style today means moving forward with precision — and above all, with coherence.