Lyra Mules

The Lyra Mules split the difference between an everyday shoe and an evening one, which is a harder thing to pull off than it sounds. The backless slip-on shape keeps them easy to wear, and the metallic options give them enough presence to go out at night without changing shoes. Two of the four colours are neutrals, so the pair covers both jobs properly.

Black and brown are the daily workhorses, the ones that go with denim, trousers and everything else already in the wardrobe. Gold and silver are the evening versions, catching light across the vamp so the shoe reads dressed without any additional detail. Sizing runs 35 through 42, which is a genuinely broad range for a backless shoe where there is no strap to take up slack.

Wear the Lyra with cropped trousers and a shirt during the day, then with a slip dress or wide leg black trousers at night. They are one of the more useful pairs in this collection precisely because they refuse to pick a lane. A versatile everyday shoe from Marlowe & Rue. Wipe with a soft cloth and store away from direct heat.

• Backless slip-on mule
• Available in Black, Brown, Gold and Silver
• Metallic options for evening, neutrals for everyday
• Sizes 35 through 42
• Take your true size
• Wipe clean with a soft cloth