Provocative? Polarising? Or just plain weird? Welcome to ugly shoe summer
Briefly

Summer footwear trends have shifted from traditional styles like woven sandals to unconventional options, including rubber flip-flops, neoprene slip-on water shoes, and Vibram's FiveFingers. Recent data from Lyst shows that six of the top ten most sought-after items are shoes, with highlighted styles worn by celebrities. Dal Chodha from Central Saint Martins acknowledges the polarizing nature of these new trends, describing ‘ugly shoes’ as provocative and indicative of changing consumer tastes. The trend was notably present during Copenhagen fashion week, where weird shoes dominated the runways and streets.
Summer footwear trends have shifted from traditional styles to include unconventional choices like rubber flip-flops, neoprene slip-on shoes, and Vibram's FiveFingers, challenging fashion norms.
Lyst's recent list reveals that six out of the ten most popular items searched and purchased are shoes, indicating a strong consumer interest in unique footwear.
Dal Chodha emphasizes the polarization of current shoe trends, describing them as provocative and a departure from conventional taste, which he finds refreshing.
During Copenhagen fashion week, unusual shoes like rounded-cap flip-flops and splintered toe sandles were prevalent, exemplifying the growing trend of 'ugly shoes' in fashion.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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