Good news for those who hate heels.

This season, it’s all about flats and trainers, though the trend is far removed from anything that could be considered a sensible shoe.

Pile on the glitz with embroidery, metallics and a rainbow of colour. The more your shoes look like something a five year old playing at being a princess dreamt up, the better.

Upmarket versions tend more towards evening sophistication, with some elegant beading on show. Even Monaco’s Prince Albert took to the red carpet in a tuxedo and white trainers and if it’s good enough for royalty….