Shoes: five perfect models for the office

The slingback – For back to school

Popularized by Coco Chanel in the 1950s in a beige and black version with a rounded toe, this cousin of the mule – plus the strap – now pointed was THE shoe for summer 2023. Worn flat or with a small heel , the slingback is perfect for diving back into your files while keeping one foot on vacation, without looking like it…

The moccasin – For a job interview

The favorite model of students on the east coast of the United States in the 1950s and 60s and today the figurehead of city shoes resisting the invasion of sneakers, the moccasin remains a shoe… for the worker! Direct descendant of a model used by Norwegian anglers, the iconic Weejuns from GH Bass (photo) thus takes its name from a pun on “Norwegian” invented by the magazine Esquire. In addition to a solid CV, it will send a serious subliminal message to recruiters.

The derby – For a marathon day

Borrowed from the men’s wardrobe, the derby differs from its great rival the brogue with its open lacing placed on its two yokes. Paired with 7/8 pants on a marathon day away from the office, this comfortable and stylish shoe makes it easy to jump from one date to another without ending up with stewed toes and soles.

The pump – For a corporate cocktail

Big loser of the advent of the sneaker and the Covid, the shoe has not said its last word. Declining by 3 to 5% per year since the mid-2010s and flattened by the pandemic (up to -90%), its sales are slowly rising again, at a rate of 2% per year by 2027 according to the forecasts of the London agency Technavio. So it’s time to put it back on, as if to say that in all circumstances, you have to be one step ahead.

The sneaker – For Friday

Banished from the professional sphere for a long time, the sneaker has been inviting itself to the office for fifteen years without anyone being offended. Sober, chic and anti-tasteless passport, white sneakers are the best options in business. Especially if it is an eco-responsible model designed to withstand wear and tear.