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Matilda Stanley

Animal print ballet flats never go out of style, and these £6 George at Asda shoes are my hero buy of the summer so far

Matilda wearing the george at asda leopard flats next to a still life shot of the same shoes.

My wardrobe is packed full of leopard print. For as long as I can remember, I've always been drawn to wild cat designs, and as the perennial print is always on trend, I guarantee that if you buy a piece now, you will be wearing it on repeat, without any worries about it dating. If you like the aesthetic, but you're not quite so keen on wearing it from head to toe, I’d suggest opting for some leopard print ballet flats, as safari-inspired pumps can tick off the key spring/summer fashion trend for 2026, while adding some oomph to your outfits but in a much more subtle way.

I had been on the hunt for some new pumps to take on holiday next week, and I found the most purse-friendly and chic pair from George at ASDA, which will sit well with any capsule wardrobe over summer. I love the gentle, rounded toe and slightly higher cut front, combined with a darker iteration of leopard spots, which all work to give the traditional pump a modern update in a very understated way, and on top of all that, they are only £6.

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