Long associated with evening wear and the occasional party heel, chrome shoes have recently stepped into the daylight. The high-shine metallic arrived on the spring runways in peripheral flashes—from sculptural shapes at Alaïa to embellished takes at Calvin Klein and pointy brogues at Jil Sander—making a compelling case for silver as an everyday essential.
Vogue’s Favorite Chrome Shoes:
Whether rendered as a statement heel, a barely-there ballet flat, a streamlined chrome sneaker, or a hybrid of both, silver brings an unexpected versatility. It sharpens monochrome looks in black, white, and gray, while lending a cool contrast to pastels and bold hues alike, from poppy red to electric blue. The result is a new neutral with a distinctly forward tilt. Here’s how we’re wearing them now.
The Ballerina
For an off-duty look with a little extra oomph, add a pair of silver ballerinas to jeans and a floral blouse.
