TOWER's Summertime Editorial: The Picnic

Summer arrives once a year, and when it does, the footwear question becomes surprisingly important. The right pair carries you from morning coffee to afternoon park to evening plans without a second thought. This is TOWER's summertime edit — a selection of the warm-weather silhouettes we keep reaching for, built around the kind of shoes that earn their place in the rotation.

The Best Shoes for Summer

Comfort and versatility are the two non-negotiables for summer footwear. You need something that handles the heat, works across different settings, and doesn't demand a break-in period. This edit covers all of it — from the enduring appeal of Crocs to the considered craft of Clarks Originals and the sustainable credentials of Veja and TOMS.

Crocs Classic Clog and Platform Slide

Crocs was the brainchild of three visionaries — Scott Seamans, Lyndon Hanson and George Boedbecker Jr. — a project that first saw the light of day in 2002. The founding trio were sailing around the Caribbean when they identified the need for a genuinely comfortable, waterproof, slip-on shoe. The result was the Classic Clog: a silhouette built on Croslite, Crocs' proprietary closed-cell resin that is lightweight, odour-resistant, and moulds to the foot over time.

For summer specifically, the Classic EVO Clog and Classic Platform Slide are the two silhouettes worth knowing. The EVO Clog updates the original with a cleaner profile; the Platform Slide adds 1.2 inches of elevation on the same Croslite base. Both are available at TOWER London in a range of seasonal colourways. Read more in our guide to the Crocs Classic Platform Slide.

Clarks Originals Wallabee

The Wallabee has been in continuous production since the early 1970s, and its longevity is no accident. A crepe sole, a moccasin-style construction, and a silhouette that sits comfortably between casual and smart — it's the kind of shoe that works harder the more you wear it. Clarks Originals' commitment to natural materials and considered construction makes the Wallabee a summer staple that improves with age.

TOMS and Veja

TOMS built their reputation on the one-for-one giving model, and that commitment has evolved into broader grassroots funding — today, one third of profits supports community-level organisations worldwide. Their flatform espadrille is the warm-weather silhouette that balances comfort with a considered aesthetic. Veja's Campo, meanwhile, brings ChromeFree leather and recycled polyester lining to a clean court-style upper — no heavy metals, no dangerous acids, and a 40% reduction in water usage during tanning.

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Crocs Classic EVO Clog — Atmosphere View product

Crocs Stomp Slide — Chalk View product

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