Are we post-sneaker? Looking at the spring/summer 2027 menswear shoes and the results of Pitti Uomo, it certainly feels that way. While a pair of cool, casual kicks will never go out of style, it feels like brands are experimenting with a wider range of silhouettes. Case in point: the ‘deviant’ pointed-toe dress shoes made of clear vinyl at Saint Laurent Paris or the new Issey Miyake x Camper launch that has the silhouette of a brogue but is crafted from a snug, knitted, sock-like material. At the entrance to Jaden Smith’s Christian Louboutin presentation, guests walked past a pair of colossal red feet and inside on display was a shoe that looked like a monster’s paw complete with red talons. Then at last night’s universally lauded Celine show, there was a pair of dusty white high-tops made in collaboration with Reebok but also some slipper-style flats and metal-tipped ankle boots—shoes for men who enjoy fashion and see a world of options beyond the sneaker.
