In my experience, finding flat shoes on the high street has always been unnecessarily difficult, especially in winter. While my collection of heeled boots continues to swell, I'm left lacking in the flats department, and the result is unhappy feet and one seriously worn-out pair of loafers.
However, right now I have no excuse when it comes to subjecting my toes to daily torture, given the flats and low-heel renaissance. After all, flats offer a level of nonchalance we often see (and covet) in the outfits of our favourite bloggers, particularly French girls. They can bring a dramatic maxi dress back down to earth, give an androgynous twist to a silky slip skirt or balance out a smart suit.
This season, the high street has delivered on the flats front, with mock-croc finishes, statement buckles and the obligatory flash of animal print. So chic. My top three picks? Zara's mock-croc square-toed loafers (wear with a cord suit) and snake-print loafers (a dream with denim) and Uterqüe's khaki slingback shoes (style with a slip skirt). But really, I want them all. Scroll down to see the high-street shoe styles I'm shopping this week.
Shop My High-Street Flats Edit
These look so expensive.
Slip these on with cropped denim.
Mary Janes are going to be everywhere in three months' time.
These brogues will add an androgynous twist to any outfit.
This is an easy way to add some animal print to your wardrobe.
Perfect for spring weather.
You'd never guess these were Next.
Ballet flats are making a return. Buy them in bright hue like this Topshop red pair.
Classic loafers will never date.
We love the colour clashing on these slingbacks.
Wear with your fave slip skirt.
These will instantly elevate your spring staples.
A simple and elegant addition to your shoe collection.
Related: The Curveball High-Street Store I'm Buying All My Summer Shoes From
We're obsessed with statement buckles RN.
These are such good value for money.
A dreamy alternative to party stilettos.
Dogtooth print meets Mary Jane in this cool ASOS pair.
Proof that ballet pumps aren't totally outdated. This Chanel-inspired pair from M&S is a classic.
We'll wear these with black tailored trousers and camel coloured knit.
Up Next: I Know Good Shoes, and These Party-Ready Pairs Are Everything
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