Sorry to My “Nude” Shoes, This Rich-Looking Style Is Much More Current

Slithering into the wardrobes of those most stylish, I've spotted an an emerging shoe trend make its way onto the streets at pace, as fashion people have been investing in and wearing the snake print shoe trend more than ever this summer.

Adding an elevated finish to their daily looks, snake print shoes feature a neutral colour palette, often composed of blacks, greys and beiges. The intricate patten makes shoes bearing this motif naturally interesting, yet the refined colour palette keeps the trend feeling versatile, a great alternative to "nude" pairs and just as easy to style.

Synonymous with luxury—real snake skin designs from the past carried hefty price tags, which made them a shoe that only the wealthy could afford—today's best snake print shoes are, thankfully, not made from authentic snake skin but imitation fabrics, thus making them more accessible and ethical without scrimping on any rich-looking appeal.

Now cropping up in the wardrobe of actor and newly crowned styled icon, Daisy Edgar-Jones, this week she styled her snake-print in the form of pointed-toe heels with sleek knee-length shorts and a bandeau top.

I also clocked Sabrina Elba wearing a similar pair with brown tailored trousers, a statement belt and a black sleeveless top, with her shoes adding a point of interest to the outfit without overcomplicating it. Chic really doesn't cut it.

Now that I've noticed it cropping up, I can't unsee it, both on social media and in the new-in sections of my favourite brands. Available in a wide range of styles, snake print is spanning flip flops, elegant heels and pretty ballet flats, as well as knee high boots and strappy sandals.

From Reformation to Arket, the high street is brimming with the new-found trend. Read on to discover our edit of the best snake print shoes here.

SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST SNAKE PRINT SHOES HERE:

Massimo Dutti

Heeled Animal Print Sandals

£100

These are destined to sell our this summer.

Arket

Leather Ballerinas

£149

The square toe design gives these an elevated edge.

Rouje

Elsa Boots

£385

This also comes in four other shades.

Reformation

Emilia Wedge Sandal

£298

These also come in brown and cream.

Rixo

Ciervo - Snakeskin

£245

The thick heel bolsters support for a most comfortable fit.

Whistles

Elba Snake Ballet Pump

£119

The mary jane shoe trend is taking off this summer.

Free People

Lilly Buckle Slingback Flats

£158

These also come in five other shades.

Aeyde

Renee Leather Toe-Post Sandals

£210

Style with flowing trousers or pair with your favourite jeans.

Oliver Bonas

Snake Print Leather Mary Jane Shoes With Double Buckle

£70

Style with white socks or go without.

Whistles

Nila Snake Slingback Heel

£169

These are already on their way to selling out.