The Shoes Every Woman in NYC is Wearing This Summer

It was only fall when I spotted a true subway glimmer—silver metallic boots—worn by what felt like every single New Yorker. Now, the summer version of this sparkly-yet-subtle trend has hit: silver flats.

Contrary to what you might be thinking, they’re so versatile (which I learned after trying them out). Pair them with jeans, a dress, a skirt, even shorts and it will give your outfit an instant pop.

Just like with the boots trend, the first place I noticed how fantastic silver flats look was on a New Yorker—in this case, at my office. My colleague paired a Mary Jane-inspired ballet flat (in silver) with a boho-style dress. Maybe it was the delicate strap or the slipper-like stitching along the edges. In metallic silver, her choice of shoe instantly elevated her entire look.

From there, I spotted silver flats practically everywhere—on the subway, on the sidewalks in Brooklyn, on a Saturday night out. TBQH, it made my go-to black flats feel a bit muted and blah, almost like choosing between matte vs. glossy. I wanted my summer attire to shine.