Spring’s Must-Have Shoes Taking Over St Andrews
The Ballet Flat
Protagonist of the season, the ballet flat seems to be the perfect shoe for spring – comfortable, light and effortlessly chic. Sported by IT girls all over the world, including our very own, this shoe’s appeal lies in its endless variations of colours, patterns and styles. Ballet flats can work for everyone – whether you're into a grungier vibe with buckles and studs, a soft, feminine look in satin and baby pink, or something playful with floral patterns and woven textures.
The Colourful Sneaker
Goodbye white trainers, enter the colourful sneaker. Autumnthrough spring, the latest trends have focused on styling around ‘the pop of colour’ and what better way to implement that, if not through shoes. Spring calls for pastels as well as more vibrant tones: from baby pink Converse style sneakers to cherry red Aloha’s (great alternative to the Samba or Onitsuka Tiger), St Andrews’ girls embrace colourful footwear. An antidote to the neutral tones of quiet luxury, the bright sneaker is cool and makes the most basic outfits more interesting.
The Sneakerina
If you haven’t heard of the recent hybrid footwear trend you might live under a fashion rock. The sneakerina (a combination of the sneaker and the ballerina flat) is taking over the footwear world this spring with a new inventive design that combines the softness and femininity of the ballet flat with the sporty gum sole of the sneaker. While some love it and most hate it, the trend was been taking over TikTok fashion feeds as well as the streets of St Andrews. The sneakerina we have captured features the structure of a classic pointed toe ballerina flat while incorporating the design of an Adidas sneaker, laces and all. Undeniably cool.
The Clog
While it may not be as popular as it once was, the clog is still making its way into spring wardrobes. Laidback, comfortable, effortless, the Birkenstock clog perfectly encapsulates the ‘granola girl’ aesthetic as well as calling back to a 70’s mood which has been trending as the weather gets warmer. The most popular way to wear it? Peeking out of straight leg jeans or paired with long flowy skirts, ready to be slipped off for a quick walk or dip on East Sands.
Footwear, especially in spring, is always fun to observe as it is a representation of individuality and creativity. A person’s shoe choice can reveal a lot about their mood and personality,and, with the warmer weather, they take centre stage and the best rotations come out. As designers get more innovative and people become bolder, shoes grow cooler and more daring.
The mix of St Andrews coastal charm and historic beauty is the perfect backdrop for this experimentation with garden parties, outdoor events, and beaches turning into runways for the best footwear . So, for your next Sunday outing, I recommend some good old-fashioned shoe watching.