White sneakers have long been the easy solution: one pair, a thousand outfits. By dressing each silhouette in the same way, their fashion effect has faded. As the start of the school year approaches, the desire for change is felt.
Sneakers have taken such a place that they have become a style marker. , explains the founder of Garçonne & Chérubin to the GoudronBlanc website. To get out of the uniform while remaining comfortable, fashion is focusing on chic flat shoes, starting with boat shoes.
Why white sneakers are no longer enough for women’s boat shoes
Throughout the 2010s, white models have won everything: a minimalist sneaker, easy to combine with jeans and a suit. Today, this formula still works, but lacks relief. Many seek the same ease of wear, with an added touch of elegance.
This is exactly what women’s boat shoes offer. Placed between the sneaker and the moccasin, it takes on the comfort and lightness of the first, while providing the more dressed look of the second. Result: a credible alternative for the office as well as for very active days.
Women’s boat shoes, the chic and comfortable star of the back-to-school season
In soft natural leather or suede, the boat shoe quickly takes the shape of the foot and becomes more comfortable with each outing. Its notched rubber sole, designed to prevent slipping on a wet deck, remains one of the most stable on smooth surfaces, including Parisian cobblestones.
This fall, brands are offering it in burgundy, khaki, navy blue or cognac shades, sometimes in aged leather. These warm colors give a visual depth that smooth leather doesn’t have. On straight jeans or tailored pants, the look becomes sharper; with a midi skirt or wide pants, it balances the volume.
These other chic flat shoes that replace white sneakers
The white sneaker is not the only one to be challenged. The thick-soled moccasin, in suede or aged leather, in cognac or khaki tones, provides a strong texture that fits well with autumnal palettes. Worn with an oversized suit or raw jeans, it replaces sneakers while remaining flat and comfortable.
For a more delicate result, the square-toed ballerina, in black or burgundy, elongates the leg even without a heel and gives a Parisian look with straight jeans or tailored pants. And for those who don’t want to leave the sportswear spirit, the retro running sneaker, in silver, gray or deep beige, with its technical silhouette and contrasting inserts, offers a trendy alternative to white sneakers.
Can we continue to wear our white sneakers at the start of the school year?
Yes, but alternating with more chic models.
How to wear women’s boat shoes with socks?
Bare feet, invisible socks or thin visible socks.
Are boat shoes, moccasins and retro running sneakers suitable for walking in the city?
Yes, their soles are designed for urban walking.
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“Goodbye white sneakers, these much more chic shoes will be everywhere at the start of the school year”
