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Barely-there sandals from Chanel’s Cruise 2027 show spark viral outrage, praise, and confusion as critics question whether high fashion has finally gone too far—or simply reinvented footwear again

A bevy of models strutted down the runway in chic resortwear and on a strappy support that could hardly be called heels. Surprisingly, their confidence and swagger were intact. Nay, neither their feline charms nor their feminine grace took a beating as they catwalked in style. Stumped already! Well, that’s what the global fashion fraternity got a taste of when leading French luxury brand Chanel dropped an astonishingly slim and trim sandal from its stable at the recent launch of its cruise 2027 collection.

However, the shocking carcass of the ‘barely there’ footwear triggered an instant debate on all social media platforms soon after the internet broke a video that went viral in seconds. Rampscorchers were seen walking in slender ‘half-finished’ or ‘quarter soleless shoes’ at the glamsham extravaganza held in Biarritz, France. Dubbed heel caps, the unique piece is designed by reputed French-Belgian designer and Chanel’s creative director Matthieu Blazy.

Albeit the itsy-bitsy number took the world by storm, its wearability and practicality are under the scanner. The relevant question that crops up here is whether the fashion industry along with its stylistas is ready to don this shocking, jaw-dropping trend.

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