While it may feel slightly premature to be looking ahead to summer, my job as a fashion editor is to stay one step ahead and share with you with the fresh, new trends we expect to see in the upcoming season. And right now the weather is certainly shifting and we’re seeing grey skies less often, giving us the opportunity to welcome the sun and warm weather dressing with open arms.

With a new season comes a new colour palette, and if there’s one thing about summer style, it its vibrancy. Winter is synonymous with darker, moodier hues while spring starts to reintroduce those lighter shades and pastels. Summer has the added benefit of ticking off both, and the key shoe colour trends this season feel fresh, refined and versatile—all colours that can easily be introduced into any wardrobe and worn in a variety of different ways.

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One thing I’ve noted this summer is the mix of classic, reliable neutral tones as well as brighter, more vivid hues being introduced into the spectrum. Brown, for example, is a classic summer shoe colour trend thanks to its versatility—whether tan or chocolate brown, there’s such an array of shades that it feels like a failsafe option that will never go out of style. But equally this summer, pastel blue shoes feel like a hot topic, a refreshing change from neon brights. There’s just something about soft, pastel hues that make an outfit feel so summery.

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