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Even before wedges were seen in the fall/winter ‘24 Chloé show, the spring/summer ’24 showcases were making way for girl . But these beautiful dress shoes follow suit after its comfy footwear cousins like ballet flats, birkenstock sandals, and low-heeled cowboy boots had become a popular choice for the whole year round. It clearly points to the general consensus of prioritising comfort, and choosing that over a glamorous stiletto if it comes attached with a stylish structure.

A generation’s desire to stylistically return to the past comes through in the resurfacing of open-toed heels and cowboy boots. Think Miley Cyrus’ boots in ‘Party in the USA’ or Carrie Bradshaw’s Manolo Blahnik Chaos sandals from the now famous ‘Please sir, they’re my pair!’ scene. Whimsicality with a touch of personal style is clearly the way to go.



This season also brought back classics like the kitten heel or crocs—some of which we have had complicated relationships with, in the past. However, Simone Rocha and Miu Miu have redefined these staples into new favourites, through playful accessorising and sleek design highlighting chic. Fashion’s relationship with has always been a rocky one, but considering the prolonged interest in ballet flats, and Birkenstocks, it’s officially comfortable girl summer.

Here are thirteen trends and styles from the spring/summer ‘24 runway that you can swap your painful heels with. Our love for platforms has resurfaced time and again with ico.

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