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    #ShoesFirst: The hottest shoes you can buy right now for under £250

    The new season shoe styles have seriously impressed us, and the good news is that the chicest styles won't blow the shopping budget...

    By Marie Claire
    Published 16 September 2015 In Features

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    The new season shoe styles have seriously impressed us, and the good news is that the chicest styles won't blow the shopping budget...

    The new season collection drops are trickling into stores this month and we're starting from the bottom up for our first new season purchases.

    The SS16 catwalks introduced a range of fresh new shoe trends. Courtesy of Givenchy, Rodarte and Gucci, metallics are the hero trend of the season. From full on spacey silvers and glittering golds, to subtle accents, such as silver toe caps, you can choose just how Ziggy Stardust you're willing to go with this one.

    No heel is too high and no detail is too decadent, as bold platforms pumped up everything from trainers to the humble loafer. Creepers have become the biggest talking point of the season, so elevate your work wardrobe (quite literally) with a pair of flatform brogues.

    Fancy flats are definitely still in favour for girls who don't wear heels however. This season they come replete with fun pom poms and ladylike lace-up details.

    The high street has triumphed in the shoe stakes, offering up every shape, and our favourite stores have tapped into everything from tassels and fringing, to patchworking. Plus, with some very purse-friendly price tags, you could treat yourself to more than one pair.

    From luxed-up trainers and espadrilles, to classic courts and ankle boots, we've rounded up the best 50 shoes under £250. From the high street to our favorite designers, these are holiday-ready, investment-worthy shoes that won?t totally put you in the red.

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    50 Shoes Under £250

    Mango Strap Leather Shoes, £59.99
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    Update your staple work heels with these cool lace up Mary Janes from Mango.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Oki Kutsu Black Leather Sandals, £54.99 at Office
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    If you're looking for something that works for the both the office, and the weekend - look no further. This sporty, monochrome sandal looks just as good with black ankle-grazing trousers and a crisp white shirt at work, as it does with cropped jeans at the weekend.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Adidas Gazelle, £74.99 at Office
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    The classic Gazelle is reportedly going to eclipse the Stan Smith this summer. This dusty tone looks great with summer whites.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Mango Decorative Appliqué Aandals, £39.99
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    For girls who hate heels but love getting dressed up, the pretty appliqués on these Mango slides mean their disco-ready without any dance-floor realted agony.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Ancient Greek Antigone lace-up suede sandals, £155 at Net-a-Porter
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    Ancient Greek are our go-to summer sandals. We love the chic contrasting beige laces on these dove grey, suede gladiators.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    River Island Khaki Cross Over Heel Sandals, £55
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    Tick off two trends by toughening up a silky black slip dress with these cool tribal sandals.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Minna Parikka Bunny white leather trainers, £225 at Harvey Nichols
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    And these are our Friday shoes, ready to hop out of the office and into the weekend - we'll style them with casual Friday-friendly boyfriend jeans and a logo t-shirt.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Axel Arigato Grey and Silver Leather Trainers, £130 at Harvey Nichols
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    If you haven't come across Axel Arigato yet, we suggest you get to know this cool, up-and-coming Swedish label. Their luxurious, low-key trainers riff on runway trends.

    Best Shoes Under £250

    Finery Pink Loafers, £109
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    Giving formal shoes a girlie twist. Wear with pale grey tailored trousers and prepare for all your work colleagues to ask 'Where did you get those?'.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Álvaro Angela Roe and Leather Sandals, £245 at Matches
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    Allow us to introduce our latest sandal obsession: after perfecting his craft at Valentino, Tod?s and Jimmy Choo, Álvaro González launched his eponymous leather accessories line in 2013. Lovingly crafted by specialist Florentine tanneries and artisanal workshops, these dainty white and tan sandals are our 'good' summer sandals.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Dune Argyll Shoe, £115
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    Add a touch of sparkle to your work wardrobe with these Gucci-esque silver Dune shoes.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Sam Edelman Arlene velvet platform sandals, £140 at Net-a-Porter
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    With their nod to the seventies, shimmy towards the dancefloor night fever-style in these velvet beauties.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Finery Chryssel Closed Tow Sandal, £99
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    Finery have become renowned for their off-beat colour combinations. These statement sandals are perfect for jazzing up your work wardrobe.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Zara Leather Block Heel Slides, £39.99
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    Another cool mule, but even better as it's nailing the metallics trend too.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Opening Ceremony Navy Flatform Skate Shoes, £155 at Harvey Nichols
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    Pumped up platforms are seriously on-trend. Wear with 'awkward length' jeans to show them off to their fullest.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Nike Air Max Thea Sneakers, £90 at Net-a-Porter
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    The Nike hipster favourite is now office-appropriate. We bomb between meetings in these slick monochrome Air Maxs.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Aldo Rivale Flatform, £60
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    Even the humble loafer has been pumped up a couple of inches. Wear these to work for a cooler take on officewear.

    50 Shoes Under £250

    Dune Quin Boot, £99
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    The classic Western boot has been given a modern metallic makeover. Wear these spacey Dune numbers with a dark indigo deninm skirt and an embroidered bomber.

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    Dune Flatform Lace Up Shoe, £115
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    Flatform creepers go best with cropped tailored trousers, the play on proportion looks super-modern.

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