A clean pointed line, a low flat heel and the soft give of leather. The shape reads polished without asking for attention, and the flat sole keeps you steady from the morning commute through to a late lunch.

Bovine split leather across the upper has a smooth, matte finish, lined in leather with a natural leather insole underfoot. The rubber sole flexes as you walk, and the front tie lets you draw the upper close across the instep. White keeps things crisp with summer cotton, black sits neatly under tailoring, and orange or blue adds a brighter note to a plain outfit.

Wear them with straight-leg trousers and a fine knit for the office, or with a pleated midi skirt at the weekend. The 1-3 cm heel suits long days spent on your feet, and anyone who would rather stay low to the ground.