Why do we tend to wear flip-flops in Spring Summer, while there are epic elegant shoes to wear.
I know the flip flop is the most straightforward shoe to wear. Suppose you go for a quick errand, or a walk, shopping. It’s embracing your feet in a second. Why overthinking about what kind of shoe to wear?
But the truth is, there are easy to wear Spring Summer shoes that upgrade your look in an instance.
Here is a must-have list of epic Spring Summer shoes, and level Up your look.
The espadrilles
The espadrilles are the most straightforward shoes to pop on. Since the 14th, espadrilles have existed. It is a pleasant shoe to wear in Spring Summer.
Espadrilles are made of natural fabrics. Canvas is the most robust cotton fabric for this shoe. Besides canvas with the jute sole, you see leather alternatives.
Espadrilles got their popularity in the 1940s. Big Hollywood movies were the inspiration for many people.
Actress Lauren Bacall wears the espadrilles in one of the movies. And Voila! Everybody wanted an espadrille. And it is still a must-have shoe. Especially the Chanel leather ones.
They are in different styles, slingbacks, flat, thick heels, wedges and so on. This shoe is the best style for daywear.
Wedges
In the 40ths, lots of shoe crafters have to make shoes of other materials. During World War I, sources were less tradable.
Shoe manufacturers use cork instead of leather soles. These materials were as solid and comfortable as leather.
It is still an epic shoe and a must-have for every woman. Depending on the material used, you can wear wedges for every occasion.
Give a woman the right shoe and she can conquer the world
Slingbacks
Slingbacks you can find in any height. It is just an epic shoe that every lady must have in their shoe collection. In the 60s, the heels became wider. We now call these shoe block heels.
Everybody who loves shoes is familiar with the Chanel grandma shoe.
It is a very elegant and easy to wear shoe. If you don’t like the block heels, you’ve also got the Dior slingback heel
Creative Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri wanted a feminine shoe for the J’adior line.
In the 60s, Dior asked Roger Vivier to design the Dior shoes. He experimented with different kinds of heel variations. Rogier Vivier shoes are recognisable by the square buckle on the front.
This makes the Dior Slingback and Roger Vivier a very elegant shoe. You wear this shoe in the evening or at the office.
Oxford
The “spectators’ ‘are very comfortable shoes.
At horse races, they were wearing these shoes or to other English events.
I am aware that these Oxford are looking manly for some women. Bear with me, but there are beautiful designs for ladies that look feminine and elegant.
Open toe and Peep-toe
Open-toe shoes show all your toes. Elegant for Spring Summer, especially when you polished your nails.
Peep toes showing one or two toes. In the 1950s, these shoes were trendy. The shorter the skirts or dresses, the more focus was on the shoe.
Shoe designers; like Ferragamo, Perugia, Bruno Magli and Pinet, created several kinds of models.
In the late 70s, Manolo Blahnik started designing shoes for Zapata Fashion Boutique. His open-toe shoe designs were remarkable. The Cherry Shoe is one of his creations.
Blahnik designed shoes for quite some while. His Manolo’s gained popularity because of the television show “Sex and the City”.
Who doesn’t know the episode where Carrie Bradshaw, Manolo’s were gone after leaving Miranda Hobbes party.
Okay, enough about Manolo!
Open toe designs are very feminine.
Each of these designers above creates elegant yet comfortable designs for every occasion.
You can’t go wrong with a beautifully designed open-toe shoe. One of those must-have epic shoes you need in your collection.
Mary Jane
Mary Jane is the sister of Buster Brown in the comic strips.
The Mary Jane’s are shoes with ankle straps. Around the 1920s, jazz swinging was the big thing.
Like in any age, they were known as flappers. The Mary Jane shoes or flappers were pleasant to dance in.
Mary Jane’s has a round nose. I know It is a different kind of style. Some will love it, and others will hate this shoe.
When it comes to comfortability, it is a must-have shoe to wear. The Mary Jane’s are good for long walks or dancing.
This shoe is also an elegant design when styling it appropriately. And yes, you can style the Mary Jane’s with Spring Summer pieces. With shorts, for instance.
Kitten heels
In the 50s, Roger Vivier designed this shoe for young girls (kittens). They weren’t that adult enough to wear stilettos.
Though you see some kitten heels design in the Dior shoe collection. This heel was yet one of his experiments.
Conclusion
There are lots of elegant designs that are perfect for Spring Summer.
I get my inspiration from the 20s, 50s and 70s shoe designers. Woman in that time looked feminine and elegant.
Add a modern twist to these “vintage” shoes, and you can wear one of these shoes on any occasion.
I’ve chosen elegant shoes that are comfortable to wear, especially for long walks. Admit shopping isn’t a short walk, so you want comfortable yet elegant shoes to walk on.
Which of these 7 epic shoes you would buy to style your Spring Summer outfits. Are there shoes that you must-have for your collection no matter what?
