Woven shoes are the latest foot-baring trend we’re obsessed with- RUSSH

AUSTRALIA LIFETSYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Woven shoes are the latest foot-baring trend we’re obsessed with- RUSSH

Story By Kirsty Thatcher

Footwear has been flirting with transparency for a while now. Each season, a new foot-baring style seems to take hold, from the Scandi-approved flip-flops (or thongs, as they’re known here in Australia), to a grown-up version of the jelly sandals of our youth. But the latest style to fall in fashion’s favour takes more of a textural route – introducing, the woven ballet flat.

On the Spring Summer 2025 runways, weaving appeared everywhere, signalling a shift toward texture-driven footwear. Gabriela Hearst reworked the classic slingback without actually baring much skin via tightly woven leather, while Fendi took the idea further, styling lattice-like white heels with sheer dresses to create a clean dialogue between transparency and texture.

1/2 Gabriela Hearst.

At Stella McCartney, weaving became bolder, with leather strips formed cage-like heels that showed how adaptable the trend can be. Jacquemus offered a brighter take with yellow woven slingbacks, while Bottega Veneta anchored the trend with its signature intrecciato technique, presenting woven pumps that felt polished rather than seasonal.

1/3 Stella McCartney.

One of our favourite things about the woven flat is its versatility – not quite a ballet flat, but not quite a sandal, either. It’s also fairly transseasonal, working just as well with jeans and trousers as it does with longline shorts or a sundress in the summer months, But don’t just let us tell you. Below, shop the woven ballet flats we’re loving this summer and beyond.