{"id":620788,"date":"2026-08-04T23:47:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T23:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/620788\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T23:47:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T23:47:20","slug":"ms-23-driver-shoes-look-luxe-and-are-so-polished-theyre-replacing-loafers-and-ballet-flats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/620788\/","title":{"rendered":"M&#038;S&#8217; \u00a323 driver shoes look luxe and are so polished \u2013 they&#8217;re replacing loafers and ballet flats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Long gone are the days when practicality sat at the bottom of our fashion must-have list. Now, we&#8217;re all about finding pieces that are functional and chic &#8211; because those two things are not mutually exclusive. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">This is where the latest must-have shoe style of the season comes in. Let us re-introduce you to driver shoes. Originally designed for comfortable driving, they&#8217;re rooted in practicality yet come with plenty of style and versatility. Not quite a boat shoe, not quite a loafer, yet they still offer the same polished finish to any look.<br data-node-id=\"8.1\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">As this season&#8217;s latest go-to shoe, there isn&#8217;t a shortage of options to choose from, but there&#8217;s one style in particular that&#8217;s caught our eye. Of course, it&#8217;s from high street favourite Marks &amp; Spencer &#8211; and best of all, it&#8217;s currently in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redonline.co.uk\/fashion\/buyers-guide\/a73317147\/marks-spencer-summer-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.redonline.co.uk\/fashion\/buyers-guide\/a73317147\/marks-spencer-summer-sale\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"summer sale\" data-node-id=\"12.1\" class=\"body-link css-1ae3az emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">summer sale<\/a>.  <br data-node-id=\"12.3\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"woman in chic outfit\" title=\"woman in chic outfit \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4240\" height=\"2832\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/98742af1-f032-4223-aba5-c9f9bb675432.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/>Moritz Scholz\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Style pictured is similar to M&amp;S\u2019 driver shoes<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Designed in a classic soft moccasin style, M&amp;S&#8217; suede take on the driver shoe is so timeless. In a dark tan suede with ruching and stitch detailing around the front of the shoe, complete with a bow. They&#8217;re currently on sale for \u00a322.40, with most sizes still available to shop online.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"best driver shoes\" title=\"marks spencer brown suede driver shoes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1058\" height=\"1372\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/92595ede-c6d1-45d2-8a54-daeaf3bf7133.png\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>M&amp;S<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"24\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"24.0\">Marks &amp; Spencer Suede Bow Flat Driver Shoes, \u00a322.40 \u00a332 <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991727&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fsuede-bow-flat-driver-shoes%2Fp%2Fclp60775452%3Fcolor%3DDARKTAN\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/suede-bow-flat-driver-shoes\/p\/clp60775452?color=DARKTAN\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SHOP NOW\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"f762a09c-d0aa-4573-a84b-fac691a8efc9\" data-node-id=\"24.0.3\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/suede-bow-flat-driver-shoes\/p\/clp60775452?color=DARKTAN\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/suede-bow-flat-driver-shoes\/p\/clp60775452?color=DARKTAN\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991727&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fsuede-bow-flat-driver-shoes%2Fp%2Fclp60775452%3Fcolor%3DDARKTAN\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;3e62df9c-cc1d-4079-b0ab-044ee532a631&quot;,&quot;metadata&quot;:null,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Skimlinks&quot;},&quot;product_metadata&quot;:null,&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:null}\" data-fp-affiliate-inline-link=\"false\" data-fp-affiliate-button-link=\"true\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"M&amp;S\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$0.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"29ade0bc-e956-416d-a666-99343df32706\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"M&amp;S\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" data-vars-ga-product-primary-ux=\"button\" class=\"body-btn-link product-links-button css-1jajxlv e1aq0z090\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"28\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">What we love most about the driver shoe is that it will work with just about any outfit with little-to-no thinking required. Pair them with denim shorts and a linen shirt for an off-duty summer look, or wear them with tailored trousers for a smart, elevated office style. <br data-node-id=\"28.1\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"33\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">We&#8217;re certain this M&amp;S pair will see you into autumn too, making them a genuinely transitional fashion piece for your wardrobe rather than a fleeting seasonal buy. Just add a fine knit sock when the temperatures drop and they&#8217;ll work just as hard with tailored trousers and jeans come autumn. We&#8217;re sold!<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"37\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"37.0\">Shop more of our favourite driver shoes: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"driver shoes\" title=\"M&amp;S driver shoes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1058\" height=\"1372\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/785c4b17-f804-457b-9e22-aed2d30e5b19.png\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>M&amp;S<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"42\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"42.0\">M&amp;S Suede Bow Flat Driver Shoes, \u00a332 \u00a346 <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991727&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fsuede-bow-flat-driver-shoes%2Fp%2Fclp60775452%3Fcolor%3DMINK\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/suede-bow-flat-driver-shoes\/p\/clp60775452?color=MINK\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SHOP NOW\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"e42e2304-f870-46e7-abc5-24e3e49163ac\" data-node-id=\"42.0.3\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/suede-bow-flat-driver-shoes\/p\/clp60775452?color=MINK\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/suede-bow-flat-driver-shoes\/p\/clp60775452?color=MINK\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991727&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fsuede-bow-flat-driver-shoes%2Fp%2Fclp60775452%3Fcolor%3DMINK\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;3e62df9c-cc1d-4079-b0ab-044ee532a631&quot;,&quot;metadata&quot;:null,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Skimlinks&quot;},&quot;product_metadata&quot;:null,&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:null}\" data-fp-affiliate-inline-link=\"false\" data-fp-affiliate-button-link=\"true\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"M&amp;S\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$0.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"49cd2d6a-c62d-49d2-a39c-d7c8b7b3898a\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"M&amp;S\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" data-vars-ga-product-primary-ux=\"button\" class=\"body-btn-link product-links-button css-1jajxlv e1aq0z090\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"driver shoes\" title=\"Ariat Brown Selene Suede Driving Moccasin Shoes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1028\" height=\"1372\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/e55c372c-499f-4176-8995-00a10c9765ef.png\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"47\" class=\"body-text css-1ood0zq emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"47.0\">Ariat Brown Selene Suede Driving Moccasin Shoes, \u00a390 <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991727&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.next.co.uk%2Fstyle%2Fsu691865%2Ff99589\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.next.co.uk\/style\/su691865\/f99589\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SHOP NOW\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"e5a7c9f1-9f20-40bf-beb5-7e2f98699d7c\" data-node-id=\"47.0.1\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.next.co.uk\/style\/su691865\/f99589\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.next.co.uk\/style\/su691865\/f99589\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991727&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.next.co.uk%2Fstyle%2Fsu691865%2Ff99589\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;3e62df9c-cc1d-4079-b0ab-044ee532a631&quot;,&quot;metadata&quot;:null,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Skimlinks&quot;},&quot;product_metadata&quot;:null,&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:null}\" data-fp-affiliate-inline-link=\"false\" data-fp-affiliate-button-link=\"true\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$0.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"2126fe8b-561b-4c51-bf9a-6fea36428baa\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" data-vars-ga-product-primary-ux=\"button\" class=\"body-btn-link product-links-button css-1jajxlv e1aq0z090\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"driver shoes\" title=\"Ba&amp;sh driver shoes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"898\" height=\"1372\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1efcba50-801c-4074-8107-84a1cf052ce0.png\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ba&amp;sh<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"52\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"52.0\">ba&amp;sh CELODIE Suede Moccasins, \u00a3325 <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991727&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fba-sh.com%2Fuk%2Fp%2Fmoccasins-celodie-terre-3667436080722.html%3F\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/ba-sh.com\/uk\/p\/moccasins-celodie-terre-3667436080722.html?\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SHOP NOW\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"ff5eec49-b4d6-4b41-a106-e863d2e9b634\" data-node-id=\"52.0.1\" data-href=\"https:\/\/ba-sh.com\/uk\/p\/moccasins-celodie-terre-3667436080722.html?\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/ba-sh.com\/uk\/p\/moccasins-celodie-terre-3667436080722.html?\" data-affiliate=\"true\" 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