And just like that, it’s August, and what should have been a month of linen dresses and barely-there sandals has turned out to be a little, well, dreary. Don’t get me wrong, this summer has had spells of sun and the odd day of near perfect temperatures, but the chances are, you’ve been more likely to carry an umbrella than your sun cream, which calls into question what we’ve been planning for our summer wardrobes.
If you’ve been debating whether to layer up in knits or brave the chill in summer dresses, we’ve put together a handy guide on how to dress for a cold girl summer, but the other thing to take into consideration is what to wear on our feet once the outfit is perfected. After getting caught in the rain in sandals one too many times, I turned to Instagram for some tips on the best shoes to wear this summer, and I’m pleased to say the answer is simple–the faithful, reliable and always comfortable trainer.