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#TomatoGirlSummer has been trending on TikTok – take that as your cue to invest in ripe red heels. We cherry-picked these Manolo Blahnik suede slingbacks, knowing that vibrant hue will work with everything from midi dresses to jeans.

Amina Muaddi believes that shoes are the most powerful piece of clothing a person can own. Her glossy, pointy, thigh-high boots could single-handedly run Google, Meta and the government. They’ll make an impact with trench coats, dresses and partywear alike.

The name on every shoe designers lips lately? Mary Jane. She’s prim, she’s pretty, she’s practical. When she’s the handiwork of Parisian brand Carel, she’s pretty much perfect, whatever you’re wearing.

Mountaineering specialist Salomon’s  XT-4 trainers are peak gorpcore. Abrasion? They’ll resist it. Traction? They’ve got it. Technically brilliant, and no longer just for trail runners – they’ll look just as good in the city.

Cutouts and caged detailing have become Nensi Dojaka signatures on lingerie-like looks. And if it works for dresses, why not ballet flats? The latticed leather on this pointed pair is scattered with crystals – a party of two.

Combat boots are back. You’re unlikely to see leather this pristine on duty, but Givenchy has created this pair with military precision (and comfy cushioning). They’ll serve you for years to come – well worth the investment.

Metallics always light up at this time of year, but this season they’re more colourful than ever. D’Accori has never needed persuading to go bold, creating these very 70s flared mules that probably know the words to ‘I Feel Love’.

Elegance, c’est quoi? According to Anthony Vaccarello, c’est patent leather and a petite heel. His Saint Laurent this season was all pinstripes, cashmere and gilded chandeliers, signed off with the fine point of these slingback courts. Quiet luxury continues...

“The shoe with the American flag”, aka Autry, has stepped out of the 80s, off the tennis court and into whatever it is you get up to at the weekend. Pair yours with double denim (yes, that’s also back in a big way).