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Dusty mauve framed the sides of the square-toed upper, while a richer plum section covered the front of the shoe.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026 In comparison to the style above, these have a slightly thicker strap and a square-toed heel for more of a modern feel, though, the comfort level is about the same.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
26 May 2026 Underneath, a pair of loose white denim jeans and square-toed leather black flats.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026 Her tapered square-toed heels — a popular design from Chanel's new creative director Matthieu Blazy's debut collection, per WWD — were all black save for a white stripe down the front.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026 Pairing an off-white jacket with an open silk shirt and cummerbund, along with more traditional tuxedo pants and square-toed shoes, there’s a playfulness to Williams’ look that doesn’t fall into any singular trope.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
12 Jan. 2026 This sophisticated, square-toed ballet flat at J.Crew takes pairs nicely with a casual ensemble like jeans and a t-shirt.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025