Cinderella’s iconic slippers were glass, Dorothy’s shoes were ruby red, and Carrie Bradshaw’s heel obsession lives on in all of us. Just as those iconic Manolo’s found their way back into the zeitgeist, statement shoes stepped boldly onto the scene this year. If one shoe outshined the rest, it was most certainly Versace’s covetable Medusa Aevitas Platform Pumps that reached new heights, both figuratively and literally. Seen on everyone from Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Florence Pugh, Dua Lipa, Ashley Park, et al, replicas of the style have been trending on the internet since their splashy drop.
As for this year’s other big shoe trends: Sculptural mules, chunky lug-soled boots, clunky loafers, shimmery sandals, slinky sling-backs, and sky-high platforms have all made their mark in vibrant colors, playful prints, and rhinestones galore. To inspire your shoe wardrobe, here is GRAZIA’S curated round-up of this year’s hottest trends.
SHOP NOW: THIS SEASON’S HOTTEST SHOE TRENDS
statement sandals
SHOP NOW: Gianvito Rossi Bijoux Crystal Napa Ankle-Cuff Sandals, $1,495 via Neiman Marcus
SHOP NOW: Jimmy Choo Thyra 100mm Sandals, $2,295 via Farfetch
SHOP NOW: Valentino Garavani Rose Atelier Metallic Slingback Pumps, $1,250 via Moda Operandi
pumped up
SHOP NOW: Valentino Garavani Tan-Go Platform Pump In Patent Leather 155 MM, $1,100 via Valentino
SHOP NOW: D’Accori Belle Sandals, $899 via D’Accori
SHOP NOW: Saint Laurent Jodie Platform Peep-toe Pump in Quilted Leather, $1,095 via Saint Laurent
FASHION-FORWARD LOAFERS
SHOP NOW: JW Anderson Chain Embellished Leather Loafer Mules, $675 via Net-A-Porter
SHOP NOW: Prada Monolith Brushed Leather Loafers, $1,070 via Prada
SHOP NOW: Gucci Hunder Crystal Embellished Leather Platform Loafers, $980 via Net-A-Porter
SHOP NOW: Stella McCartney Emilie Faux Leather Loafers, $626 via Mytheresa
FIERCE BOOTS
SHOP NOW: Versace Intrico Leather Ankle Boots, $1,350 via Versace
SHOP NOW: Miu Miu Chain Lace-up Boots, $1,363 via Lyst
SHOP NOW: Bottega Veneta Tire Boot, $1,350 via Bottega Veneta
SHOP NOW: Balenciaga Women’s Essex 110MM Boot, $1,890 via Balenciaga
SHOP NOW: Prada Monolith Leather & Nylon Lug-Sole Combat Boots, $1,450 via Saks Fifth Ave
