Goth Girl Summer Flats: Soft Shoes with Sharp Edge

Ballet flats, sandals and sneakers for people unwilling to let one heatwave ruin the entire outfit

By: The Lace Ledger Staff

Every summer, a very specific fashion crisis begins unfolding across the gothic community. The boots suddenly feel ambitious when facing oppressive humidity. Platforms become a logistical challenge. Heels pin you to grass. Eventually, we begin being a little more open to hearing … shudder… practical solutions.

We’ve curated a selection of positively ominous looking footwear that is comfortable to wear; from ballet flats to sandals and sneakers, every pair is capable of surviving both the farmer’s market and a cemetery wander, aesthetic intact.