There's a new footwear trend lighting up the streets of London, and its appeal is hard to ignore. All around us, fashion people are retiring their beloved black flats for shimmering silver styles ahead of spring, and they've been bringing a smile to my face on the daily. With a light-catching quality, the emerging silver flat-shoe trend imparts the brightness that the sun generally lacks at this time of year and offers a new way to add some dimension to a transeasonal outfit without having to layer in bright colours. Silver really started to take hold when the silver trouser trend caught our attention at the end of last year. Now, we're witnessing an offshoot in footwear form, and I'd argue that the metallic has become even more wearable because of this.
Masquerading as a statement shoe, silver flats are actually far more wearable than they might appear. Not a far cry from the grey and white tones we've been styling for decades, this upgrade pairs just as well with the black, beige and denim tones that typically saturate our wardrobes.
Looking to give my outfits a timely spring refresh, I'm backing silver flats to get me through the season in comfort and style, and luckily for me, there are ample shopping options available. From Reformation's pretty take on a classic ballet flat to Mango's mesh iteration, read on to discover our edit of the best silver flat shoes.
SHOP SILVER FLAT SHOES:
With delicate strap detailing, these shoes emulate classic ballet flats in the prettiest way.
This pair is flying out of stock.
Style with blue jeans or wear with wide-leg trousers.
In my opinion, these are ideal party shoes.
Dip your toe into the mesh shoe trend with this chic style.
Wear with a flowy skirt or style with straight-leg jeans.
These would dress up a pair of wide-leg track pants in the chicest way.
With subtle buckle details, these elegant flats will elevate your look with ease.
These would look so cute with white ankle socks, or wear them on their own.
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