Sorry to My Comfy Flats, But These Pretty Heels Are Going to Be Everywhere

If there’s any indicator for the pieces we need to earmark as being the next big thing, it’s the runway shows staged in the fashion capitals of New York, London, Milan and Paris. Yet, of all the pieces paraded down the catwalk, it was the consignment of silver pointed heels that really piqued our interest.
Courtesy of Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, the current creative directors of Prada, this pretty party style commanded the Italian luxuriate’s Spring/Summer 2025. Apologies in advance too our comfiest flats, but as soon as I laid eyes on these I knew that we’d all be wearing them in six months' time.
This collection in particular was a celebration of personal style. There was a futuristic thread running through the collection, and while the wraparound silver sunglasses will appeal to a more directional customer, the pointed heels with silver toe caps have "cult best seller" written all over them.
Silver-toe pointed pumps on the Prada S/S 25 runway.
I had already placed a pair of foil-coated pumps onto my personal shopping list after combing through the street style images from outside of the shows this fashion month, and it wasn't too long ago that we proclaimed silver ballet flats as a new essential footwear style for the fashion person.
Style Notes: Silver pointed pumps are used to add a statement accent to a classic black-and-navy look.
Over the past few seasons, showgoers have favoured comfort, wearing to-the-ground Mary Janes and comfortable ballet flats, but during Copenhagen Fashion Week back in August, I noticed that the fashion crowd had returned to heels. Admittedly, they were low, walkable versions. Among the Carrie Bradshaw esque strappy sandals and kitten heel mules, I have spotted mirrored pointed heels bubbling up as a prominent micro-trend.
But it was the S/S 25 collections that made the best case for wearing your fancy footwear in daylight hours, and these high-shine pumps arguably look even better with jeans and a T-shirt than anything sequinned or feathered.
If you are willing to invest, you'll find low-mirrored pumps at the likes of Jil Sander, Christian Louboutin, and Isabel Marant. Silver pointed heels are certainly taking over affordable retailers too, as the likes of ASOS, H&M, and Zara all have expensive-looking high-street options that will quickly become your most complimented shoes.
Style Notes: This look might typically be paired with chunky boots or classic ballet flats, but the mirrored pumps that would traditionally be reserved for after-dark dressing are an off-beat styling choice that makes this outfit really sing.
Shop Silver Pointed Heels, the Runway-Approved Fashion Trend to Know
The smooth leather is sophisticated enough for daytime looks, but energetic enough to bring a touch of playfulness to eveningwear.
The barely-there heel height and slingback finish make these the most comfortable silver pointed heels.
These would look fabulous with baggy, tapered, or straight-leg jeans.
We love this metallic fishnet version from Alaïa. Who said the mesh shoe trend had to apply to flats?
Charles Keith always stock a good range of kitten heels.
There is also a wide-fit version of these slingbacks.
These have an '80s fashion energy.
The curved heel adds an extra dimension.
Why not bring a touch of sparkle to the celebrity-backed court shoe trend?
If you prefer a chunky heel, these are the ultimate pair.
Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.
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