Softinos

There is something quietly charming about a good Mary Jane, and Softinos has given this one a lovely practical streak. The soft black leather upper is crossed by a single wide strap that fastens with hook-and-loop, so you can set it just how you like it, and the elastic-bound opening gives a little as you walk instead of digging in across the top of the foot. A ribbed rubber bumper wraps around the toe, right where flats tend to scuff first, and a little red 'S' disc at the heel adds a playful finishing touch. Wear them with cropped trousers and a crisp shirt, or with a knee-length skirt and tights when the weather cools.

A red ballet flat is one of those little wardrobe secrets that makes getting dressed easier, and the REM822 from Softinos is a lovely one. The leather upper comes in a warm, confident red that brings instant life to navy, black, white and denim, and it looks especially good with cropped trousers that show off a bit of ankle. Ballet flats are made for easy days, and leather means this pair will soften and settle in as you wear it. Wear it to the office, a gallery visit or a long lunch, and let the colour do the talking.

Every wardrobe needs a black leather shoe that just works, and the ROOP828 from Softinos fits the bill. Black leather is endlessly versatile: it smartens up tailored trousers for work, keeps a casual jeans and knit combination looking put together, and sits neatly under a midi skirt or dress. Leather gives the shoe a natural, comfortable feel that settles in nicely the more you wear it. If you want something dependable that still feels like you chose it with care, this is a lovely place to start.

Petrol is one of those colours that is hard to pin down: a deep blue with a hint of green, rich and moody without feeling heavy. On the ROOP828, a leather shoe from Softinos, it gives you an everyday pair with real character. It is an easy alternative to navy or black, sitting beautifully with grey, camel, cream and denim, and it adds interest to a simple outfit without stealing the show. Leather gives the shoe a natural feel that softens with wear, so it is ready to become a regular in your weekly rotation.

The ISLA154 in Washed Pink is a sneaker with a soft spot for fun. The leather upper has a washed finish that tones the pink down to something gentle and lived-in, so it feels playful rather than sugary. It is lovely against grey, navy, denim and crisp white, and it gives an all-black outfit an unexpected lift. Softinos has made this a pair you can wear every day, whether you are heading to work in relaxed trousers or out for a weekend stroll.

Denim on your feet is always a good idea, and the ISLA154 in Washed Denim captures that soft, faded blue we all love in a favourite pair of jeans, only this time in leather. The washed finish gives it a relaxed, broken-in look from day one, so it never feels too precious to wear. It is a natural match for white jeans, striped tops and summer dresses, and it looks just as easy with grey marle and khaki. Softinos has made a sneaker you can reach for without thinking, and that is exactly the point.

The ISLA154 is a leather sneaker with a washed finish, and in red it has a relaxed, lived-in look straight out of the box, more faded favourite than shiny new. Softinos keeps it simple and lets the colour do the work: a warm red that sits beautifully with blue denim, white linen and stripes. Leather gives it shape and polish, and the washed effect means the odd scuff simply adds to its character. Throw it on for weekend errands, a long lunch or a walk along the foreshore, and it will slot in with almost everything you own.

If your sneaker collection is all white and black, the ICA388 in Warm Orange is a happy way to shake things up. Softinos makes it in leather, and the colour has a glowing, sunny warmth that looks great with denim, olive, navy and cream. It is the kind of shoe that turns a plain tee and jeans into an outfit, and leather gives it a little more polish than a canvas pair, with an upper that softens and moulds to your foot over time. Great for weekend wandering, coffee runs and anywhere you fancy a bit of colour underfoot.