7 spring shoes to invest in now

Loafers exist in the great pantheon of (excuse the cliché) “wardrobe essentials” for good reason: they can polish up any outfit. Bottega Veneta’s patent pair are the cream of the crop. Topped with a classic horsebit, they’ll work with this season’s laidback denim and loose-cut tailoring.
 

Knee-high boots dominated the SS23 runways in a whole host of forms and fabrics. Looking to add some to your collection? We have our eyes on Isabel Marant’s denim pair. They’ll help you navigate these tricky between-the-season days and yes, we 100% recommend double denim styling.
 

LOEWE designer Jonathan Anderson always manages to raise a smile with his playful accessories. Lately, he’s doing it with flowers – which he’s fashioned into bras, dresses and heels. Our hearts are with these slingbacks that are perched on a pair of roses. Wear them with this season’s minimal column dresses to show them in full bloom.
 

Regulation school shoes are back, but not in the way that you remember. This season, Mary Janes are preppy, a touch Parisian, and can be punky if styled in a certain way. Kurt Geiger’s patent-leather pair are sleek, refined and feature a flared block heel. Looking for something smarter to wear with jeans? This is it.
 

Platforms will forever be associated with the heady days of disco for good reason – they are the ultimate dancing shoes. This particularly showstopping patent pair by Valentino Garavani nod to the retro styles that were popular in the 70s. Just add a bag sparkly enough to rival a disco ball, and you’ll be ready for the dancefloor.
 

Over the past few years, heels have risen to towering new heights. Now, they’re taking on sculptural new forms. Enter D’ACCORI’s satin mules: a pair that could attract a crowd if you left one in TATE Modern. Those angular heels are far too impressive not to show off, so we suggest ankle-skimming hemlines for perfect shoe showcasing.
 

Mules are one of the most hard-working shoes in fashion. This season, GANNI reimagines them with a nod to the 90s. The combination of glossy leather and a platform sole means they strike a balance between showy and sensible. What’s not to love?