Got a wedding coming up? You can spend your big day in barefoot shoes too – and we’ll show you how to choose

Got a wedding coming up? You can spend your big day in barefoot shoes too – and we’ll show you how to choose Got a wedding coming up? You can spend your big day in barefoot shoes too – and we’ll show you how to choose

Selecting and Maintaining Barefoot Shoes

Got a wedding coming up and not sure what shoes to choose? It doesn’t matter whether you love trainers or ballet flats – among barefoot shoes you’ll find your perfect match.

Wedding shoes shouldn’t just match your dream dress or suit – they should also reflect your personality. If you wear barefoot shoes, you can absolutely slip them on for your big day too. And it doesn’t have to be limited to classic smart shoes. Don’t be afraid to let your imagination run free and choose footwear that feels truly ‘you’.

Match your style with your partner

You’ll want your big day perfected down to the tiniest detail. And that’s completely natural – it’s something you (usually) experience only once in a lifetime. But the nerves start long before the wedding itself, when you’re sorting not only where it will take place or what you’ll serve your loved ones for the wedding breakfast. Many women, especially, spend months choosing the right dress and shoes.

With shoes – just like with the dress and suit – it’s worth remembering that you and your future spouse should be aligned in the same overall style. Because, let’s be honest, it would look a bit odd if the groom got married without a tie and in trainers, while the bride wore a princess gown with sky-high stilettos.

Don’t forget comfort

On your wedding day, even more than usual, you should feel comfortable and relaxed. That said, if you’ve already been married, you’ll know it’s practically impossible to stay calm all day. And the thought of shoes that pinch here or rub there – or keep slipping off – won’t do much for your confidence. So when choosing wedding barefoot shoes, remember: they need to be not only beautiful, but comfortable too.

You’ve got two options – either wear a pair you’ve already had at home for a while, or buy a new pair. With the first option, you know you’ll feel comfortable from morning to night. With the second option, don’t make the mistake of not trying them beforehand. Make sure you wear them for at least a few full days and properly break them in, so you know whether they rub anywhere or whether your feet swell in them (which is most likely in summer).

Don’t be afraid of a bit of colour

No one says you have to stick to white for wedding shoes – or, more typically for grooms, to black. Cream or silver shoes can add a lovely touch of elegance to your outfit. But don’t shy away from other colours either, whether pastel shades or something bolder. They can brighten up your look beautifully, and you can match them to the colour of a tie or bouquet, for example. And if you’re feeling brave, you can go even further – barefoot shoes with patterns like polka dots, stripes or florals are far from unusual.

Go ahead and wear trainers

Do you really have to wear elegant shoes to a wedding? That hasn’t been true for a long time. If you don’t even wear court shoes in everyday life, you can absolutely wear trainers on your big day too. Trainers are a guarantee of all-day comfort, and the bonus is they work well on cooler days too.

A lovely choice, for example, are the GROUNDIES NOVA trainers in pastel colours. Because they’re made from leather, you can wear them pretty much any time of year. For summer, models like LEGUANO GO or LEGUANO AMALFI. are more suitable. They’re made from mesh, so they’ll definitely appeal to vegans too.

Sandals or ballet flats?

Let’s face it: beautiful sandals or ballet flats are a symbol of elegance. If you want to feel like a princess at your wedding and you’ve got a full gown waiting in your wardrobe, it would be a shame to underestimate your shoe choice. Even in barefoot ballet flats or sandals, you can spend the whole day comfortable and pain-free. You just need to choose the right size so they don’t pinch anywhere – but also don’t slip off.

While sandals are best for a summer wedding outdoors, ballet flats can easily be worn on warmer spring/autumn days too. Choose leather ANGLES ballet flats, GROUNDIES or SHAPEN shoes – the ones with a strap across the instep will fit like a glove. Knitted LEGUANO ballet flats are so comfortable you’ll happily dance the whole night in them.

Have fun with embellishments

Love experimenting? Then let your imagination run wild and decorate your wedding barefoot shoes your way. Boldly embellished shoes have been a wedding hit in recent years. Feathers, beads, sparkling stones or glitter – all of it can look stunning and turn ordinary shoes into a gorgeous statement piece that won’t go unnoticed. And if you’re wearing trainers for the wedding, try swapping classic laces for a satin ribbon in a colour that matches your other accessories.

What the gents can wear

The truth is, men are usually not quite as fussed as women, and are happy with simple smart shoes. A great-looking option is the leather ANGLES CHRONOS model. It’s available in black or brown, so it’s easy to match to your suit. For maximum comfort, you’ll love the premium smart shoes from leguano. Classic leather lace-ups like GROUNDIES PALERMO also look the part. 

GROUNDIES GROUNDIES or AYLLA trainers also look great, and they’re a guarantee of all-day comfort in both dry and wet weather. And are you getting married in summer somewhere in a meadow or a woodland clearing? You can either go barefoot, or – just like your partner – wear white trainers LEGUANO GO White.

There are simply loads of options for what to wear on your big day – even if barefoot shoes are your inseparable companions. Do you already know what you’ll be wearing?

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