Let's talk shoes

Working my way through a complete summer look, one Substack at a time. Last week I curated a list of trousers I felt were worth knowing about, especially for the woman who doesn’t automatically look to a floaty dress when the temperature rises. And today I’m talking about shoes.

Open toe shoe season is officially upon us, which means pedicures are basically a business expense now. Well, that’s what I’ve told my accountant anyway.

So here you are, a list of summer shoes worth knowing about, from flip flops to mules to a few closed toe options for those who like a little more coverage. I’m also sharing my latest obsession, House of Dagmar. The Stockholm based brand might be up there with Toteme for me, a brand that does clean, good quality, well fitting everyday wardrobe staples and just so happens to do a great summer shoe too (see bellow).

I love these slip ons. They also come in black and work with pretty much everything: jeans, shorts, skirts, dresses, a bikini and not much else. These shoes know no bounds.

For everyday, I love these suede slip ons from Jenni Kayne. I'd wear them with vintage Levi’s and a white T shirt and call it a day.

I love these from Christopher Esber. The jute detail feels a little different and makes a nice change from your usual summer sandals.

I feel like these Esber jelly flip flops have become a bit of a phenomenon, and for good reason.

Not much to say about these, they're just a really great staple and the kind of shoe you'll never regret having in your wardrobe. These ones from Massimo Dutti do a similar thing.

Courtney Grow has just launched a capsule collection with Reformation and there are some really good pieces in it. I may of got a few things myself, but we’re focusing on the shoes here (even if I can’t stop thinking about these trousers). They have a very Khaite feel about them and the satin works just as well with denim as well as with something a little more dressy. I’m here for all the colours (I got the blue) but the black are great if you need something that goes with everything.

These are also fun..

The Row does make a good sandal. Expensive, but I do get a few good summers out of them. And this tan is so good, the white contrast keeps it feeling really fresh.

I recently got these in white, which I love, but I think this burgundy pair is really chic…I can’t justify two pairs, so one of you will have to do it.

Sometimes we need a little elevation, and why not get it with a bit of croc? Speaking of Croc these are great.

Ending here on something that’s technically not a sandal but definitely a summer shoe. These crochet beaded ballet flats could be madness... but I think I’m really into them? You tell me.

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