Flats
To dip your (square end) toe into the trend, slide on a structured flat. We love these styles to wear in the office, as well as on the weekend for a more relaxed look. The closed in ballet-style is perfect for a demure take on the trend wich can be easily spiced up in a splash of colours. Pair with structured pants or a pencil skirt for a more interesting look in the office and switch it up for a weekend off by rolling the cuffs of a loose fitting jean and finishing with a structured earring to complement the shoes.
Malone Souliers + Deveaux Dax Croc-effect Leather Loafers, $749.58, Net-A-Porter
Sandals
Strappy square toe sandals are the most on-trend way to channel summer all year round. This shoe style, pioneered by Daniel Lee at Bottega Veneta, combines a few trends that we’re seeing this season: the 90’s style strappy sandal and the blunt edge of the square toe. It’s versatile and can be worn with flowy floor length pants and a blouse for an office appropriate look, or go all out with the style by contrasting a fun colour or metallic against a summery slip dress for a night out. We love the colours and silhouettes available from everyone from Camilla and Marc and Proenza Schouler.
Wandler Elza Color-block Leather Slingback Sandals, $584.76, Net-A-Porter
Slides
Slides are the most comfortable way to wear this trend, whether its in the office or out running errands on the weekend. Textured leather styles add a touch of modern design to the shoes, like this Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Slides, and slides with a simple strap allow the fun square toe to take the spotlight. We would suggest pairing a pair of square slides with a comfortable boilersuit or jumpsuit for an every day look, or even with yoga pants on your way to pilates.
Mules
Mules are an easy way to get into a summery shoe trend, especially since this style of shoe lends itself to convenient dressing, and features a square toe without drawing focus from other details of the shoe. With a simple silhouette, the square toe mule style lends itself to interesting and bright textures and colours, like red and orange, and even perspex designs. For a simpler, more subtle way to try out the trend, opt for a printed slide, to be worn with a summery dress or linen pant, allowing your shoes to take centre stage.