June Ambrose is back with Naturalizer for the second chapter of their collaborative collection.
For the fall 2026 drop, Ambrose continues to explore her “Style-letics” philosophy, which saw her first collection challenge the idea that a comfortable shoe couldn’t also be fashion-forward. Now, this season pushes that idea into a more sophisticated and sensual direction, with Ambrose exploring the idea that “sporty is the new sexy.”
“Style-letics was never about performance alone — it’s about presence, the quiet power of the way you arrive,” Ambrose told FN. “This season, we dialed the allure to its highest register…[and] Style-letics takes a more seductive turn. The game isn’t performance. It’s temptation. And some obsessions leave a footprint.”
This season sees the debut of the Zeva pump and the return of the Zyra pump. The Zyra is a 3.5-inch pump built like a sneaker and the Zeva follows in its footsteps as a kitten heel slingback engineered to deliver the comfort of a sneaker, Naturalizer noted.
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More specifically, the Zeva is a ghillie lace-up kitten heel sneaker pump that features mesh and leather, calf hair or suede uppers, side cutouts, an adjustable ankle-wrap slingback and sneaker-inspired treaded outsole. The style is grounded in Naturalizer’s comfort technology, including Rezorb responsive cushioning, built-in arch support and a molded heel cup. And the 2.13-inch heel brings a walkable lift to this sport-meets-kitten heel silhouette. The shoe will be available in four colors — black suede, smoked maple mesh, soft pewter mesh and molten noir wine suede.
As for the Zyra, it too is a ghillie lace-up stiletto sneaker pump, but features a pointed toe, sneaker-inspired stitching, vertical stripe detailing and a sneaker-inspired treaded outsole.
Set on a 3.5-inch stiletto heel, the shoe also includes the Rezorb responsive cushioning for shock absorption and impact protection, plus built-in arch support and a molded heel cup. This style will also come in four colors — cactus clay, chocolate, smoked maple and French navy.
“Zeva and Zyra are self-possessed, sensual and impossible to ignore,” Ambrose added. “With Naturalizer, I’m still dismantling the notion of what a ‘sporty’ shoe is allowed to be — and finding real joy in the rebellion.”
The collection comes to life through “The Pursuit,” a cinematic six-episode series set against New York City, where Zeva and Zyra become the objects of obsession and the audience is invited to follow the story on Ambrose and Naturalizer’s social media channels as it unfolds.
The award-winning creative director, entrepreneur and costume designer, who has styled the likes of Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z and more, was named global ambassador and creative director of Naturalizer in June 2025.
Ambrose debuted her first collection with the Caleres-owned footwear brand in February.
