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Chanel Debuts “Barefoot Heel Cap” Sandal at Cruise 2027

4/30/2026

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Chanel, led by creative director Matthieu Blazy, unveiled its Cruise 2027 collection in Biarritz.
The highlighted sandal is only a heel cap with two ankle straps, which Chanel calls a “barefoot heel cap” that leaves most of the foot exposed.
Chanel has not listed a price or sale date for the half-shoe, which critics called “freakish” and social media both praised and mocked.

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Chanel, led by creative director Matthieu Blazy, unveiled its Cruise 2027 collection in Biarritz.
The highlighted sandal is only a heel cap with two ankle straps, which Chanel calls a “barefoot heel cap” that leaves most of the foot exposed.
Chanel has not listed a price or sale date for the half-shoe, which critics called “freakish” and social media both praised and mocked.