Forget ankle-busting shoes, comfort is footwear's latest trend


The Disney Furry Friends collection includes retro and whimsical shoes. Photo: My Ballerine

For years the misconception that you can’t look trendy in anything but ankle-busting, blister-inducing, toe-numbing stilettos steered many away from flat or comfortable-looking shoes (this writer included), but nowadays with so many practical and chic footwear options to choose from, it’s easy to look good and feel great at the same time.

Ferragamo’s Nomadic Stories luxury capsule collection of footwear for her and him is characterised by sophisticated comfort.

The ballerinas in soft nappa leather with Vara bow are lightweight, can be folded into the special travel bag and feature extraordinary details and workmanship.

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These red-orange lace-up sneakers from Loewe are made up of suede and nylon, with comfort in mind.

The Pillow Sneaker is inspired by roller-skating culture and 90’s classics. Photo: Bottega Veneta
The Pillow Sneaker is inspired by roller-skating culture and 90’s classics. Photo: Bottega Veneta

Stylish footwear that you can wear all day, their honey rubber waves soles curve around the toe and to the back of the heel seamlessly.

Comfort-first homegrown brand My Ballerine’s Disney Furry Friends collection includes retro and whimsical shoes showcasing well-loved characters.

The quirky range consists of a variety of footwear, including chic ballerina flats, in vibrant colours.

Bottega Veneta’s Pillow Sneaker is inspired by roller-skating culture and 90’s classics, playing with volume using padding and cloud-like foam.

Ferragamo
Ferragamo
Pedro
Pedro
Loewe
Loewe

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The soft leather, mesh lining and expert assemblage makes for a versatile shoe that is both comfortable and sleek, available in Black, Optic White and Parakeet

Pedro’s collection of chic footwear include these relaxed, comfortable-looking Icon sandals, available in black, chalk and cognac.

Laid-back meets luxury with details like a gold chrome chain detail on the cognac and chalk versions, while the black version features silver chrome detailing.

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