Ccomfortable like slippers, elegant like mules. In 2026, closed-toe shoe models will definitively leave the living room to conquer street style. An evolution that began during the pandemic, when loungewear forever changed the way we dress every day, and refined today through the filter of quiet luxury: clean lines, relaxed aesthetics, soft leathers, neutral nuances and an idea of silent luxury that favors comfort and refinement.
No longer just the mythical ones Birkenstocks Bostonthe only true style allies of the Covid era. Slippers in 2026 are ideal for mid-season: they perform the main function of closed-toe shoes, i.e. covering a less than perfect pedicure. But they do it in the simplest, most natural and chic way possible.
The chicest closed-toed shoes? They look like slippers
More tapered than the German brand’s best-selling model, squared or pointed like refined pumps. A trend that conquers catwalks and street style outside the bedroom. There are many designers who in Spring Summer 2026 are betting on this model of closed-toe shoes that are reminiscent of slippers, offering different interpretations of style.
They range from classic leather versions, flat and minimalblack or dark brown, like those spotted at the Celine fashion show or the cult model Piper by The Row. And we get to the decorated versions: embroidered for Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood, decorated with marabou for Ungaro.
From the Celine Spring Summer 2026 fashion show. (Spotlight Launchmetrics)
Flat mules and mules, the top models for 2026
In suede colored for Dior; oriental slipper model in mesh for Miu Miu, shiny for Brunello Cucinelli. Niche shoe brands in 2026 rework some must-haves from the past of the great Maisons, such as the Prada satin slipper protagonist of the fashion show Spring Summer 2024: with micro heel for Poeve, in multicolor satin for Ancient Greek Sandals.
Satin slippers, Ancient Greek Sandals.
The coolest model of 2026? Shoes closed to the front with a raffia effectlike the Maura by Vivaia, and those in woven leather (Zara).
Woven leather mules, Zara.
How to match slippers… outside the home
Beautiful and very comfortable, yes. But how do you actually wear them in the city? There is no shortage of street style cues, even if all the It Girls seem to agree on a precise formula in 2026: slippers closed at the front and ribbed sockseven better if combined with oversized trench coats and midi skirts with a refined allure. A relaxed but studied mix, which immediately transforms the classic “house shoe” into an insider accessory.
Ribbed socks and closed-toe slipper shoes, the outfit to try outside the home. (Getty Images)
For those who prefer a more casual aesthetic, bare feet on the heel and clean cut straight jeans: a simple but extremely current combination, which also has the advantage of optically slimming the figure. The most urban and sophisticated spring look? That with complete tailoring with a masculine taste, to be refined with a pair of soft slippers. There is always time to relax on the sofa…
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