Summer’s here. It’s time to lock away your boots and sneakers in the closet. It’s the season to treat your footwear as your personal style statement. Fashion pundits say that metallic colours like gold, silver and bronze are in, and so are bejewelled sandals and peep toes. Krita Raut takes you on a whirlwind tour of shoe biz.

Funky flats

Style and comfort are no more exclusive now. Flats are trendy and stylish as well as comfortable. From embellishment to metallic colours, from glitters to sporty — you name it and they have it. There is no need to put up with the high heels for the killer looks — opt for the chic flats.

Whacky wedges

Wedges seem to have taken the fashion scenario by storm, and the variety they come in makes one want to scoop up every pair. Be it the material or the height and design of the heel, it just covers a wide range of taste. Add glamour and spice up your simple outfit with a pair of whacky wedges.

Pretty peep-toes

The shoe style that is ruling this summer is peep-toes. The small opening at the front to show just a hint of your toe has suddenly become a major style statement. And the options are endless as one can find this style in all types — wedges, stilettos or platform.

Men’s world

For men, it’s comfort that counts more than style. Easy slip-ons that are comfortable is popular this summer, so are open and closed sandals. And brown is the shade of the season.