Miu Miu Revives Bubble Shoes for Autumn/Winter 2026
For Autumn/Winter 2026, Miu Miu has reintroduced its Bubble shoes, featuring soles covered in large rubber bobbles that provide substantial cushioning between the foot and the ground. The design, originally seen around the turn of the millennium when Miu Miu's footwear had an outdoorsy, orthopaedic aesthetic, was showcased beneath camisoles, pencil skirts, abbreviated dresses, and oversized outerwear, and applied to trainers, boots, and square-toed leather clogs. While the original Bubble shoes have become obscure collector's items sought after on Vinted, the new version uses a softer, unassuming upper made from technical fabric and suede, contrasted by the bulbous rubber tread that resembles a massage mitt attached to a sleek sneaker. Miuccia Prada's latest iteration offers a practical alternative to the wafer-thin trainers and ballet slippers currently popular, potentially ensuring feet survive fashion week. The shoes are available for purchase.
Key facts
- Miu Miu has resurrected its Bubble shoes for the Autumn/Winter 2026 collection.
- The shoes feature soles studded with large rubber bobbles that provide cushioning.
- They were shown beneath camisoles, pencil skirts, abbreviated dresses, and oversized outerwear.
- The design was applied to trainers, boots, and square-toed leather clogs.
- The original Bubble shoes first appeared around the turn of the millennium.
- Original Bubble shoes are now sought after by archive collectors on Vinted.
- The new iteration has a soft upper made from technical fabric and suede.
- The bulbous rubber tread is compared to a massage mitt tacked onto a sleek sneaker.
- The shoes are available for purchase.
Entities
Artists
- Miuccia Prada
Institutions
- Miu Miu
- Vinted