Hottest shoe trends: J.Crew double face wool coat | Vince Pintuck pants | Vince sweater | Prada bag | Paige pumps
Don’t Miss The Hottest Shoe Trends This Winter!
Updated for Winter 2025 with 7 new trends and fresh styling ideas
Every winter, a few shoe trends rise to the top, and this season there are some clear standouts. Many of us have a love affair with shoes, and it’s the best way to keep our wardrobes feeling current and up to date. While you don’t need a million different pairs, owning several key styles that are versatile and on-trend is the perfect way to update every winter outfit. You’ll always look put together if you have great options at your fingertips!
Today’s post is a major shoe edit: the 7 hottest shoe trends this winter. Must-have styles include everything from the loafers all the cool girls are wearing to the new sneaker color you’ll want to try to super stylish flats … and the list goes on! Keep reading to learn about current shoe trends, get a little street style inspo, and learn which pairs might actually be worth adding to your cart.
P.S. My daughter Emily just started a Substack, and it looks really good! (I might be a little biased) Around five years ago, Emily started “Em’s Picks” which has a special little section on my website. She’s always loved finding the coolest things and creating style boards, and these days she works with me. Often she finds things for So Susie, and it just goes to show, style isn’t about age! You can click here to see her most recent post, and click here to read her “about me.” I hope you like it, and I know she’d be excited if you subscribed 🙂
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#1 Beige Sneakers
COS coat | White tee | COS gillet | Mother Lasso jeans | Dior scarf | Adidias | Loewe bag | Earrings
I’ve been looking to update my sneakers and wearing these backless Chloe ones on repeat, and so when I saw Em wearing the cutest outfit I decided to copy! Yes, we can wear what our daughters wear because we end up styling it differently. Beige sneakers are having a moment, and I just ordered this pair. I can’t think of a more versatile color besides white. Grab a pair now, you’ll be happy as we head into 2026.
#2 Pointy Toe Wedges
Toteme cape coat | Turtleneck | Julietta necklace | Frame knit pants | Toteme wedge shoe | Chloe leopard bag
This past week when I was in LA, I tried on these shoes, and I haven’t stopped thinking about them. The heel height is perfect at 2 1/4″, and the pointed toe gives the shoe a “cool” factor that will up every outfit. They work with trousers and wide leg jeans. Best shoe I’ve seen in a while! See below for more affordable options.
#3 Minimalist Ballet Shoes & Interesting Flats
Zara scarf jacket | TWP shirt | Rag & Bone lightweight jeans | Tennis necklace | VB clutch | Flats
Flat shoes are a closet must-have. Whether it’s a loafer, a ballet flat or a slingback, find a staple that you’ll wear all the time. Right now, I’m loving this one from Veronica Beard (above). The toe is pointed, and there’s a seam in the front that gives the shoe a little extra. I’ve also been noticing flats inspired by The Row, like this and this. See more below.
#4 Elongated Toe Boots
Mango coat | Stripe sweater | Frame jeans | Staud boot | Ritz bb hat | Earrings | Toteme bag
Updating your everyday boots is another way to keep your winter outfits looking current and cool. Look for a more elongated toe in a classic almond shape. Staud makes the Wally which is a personal favorite and comes in several versions like the one above and this one. Sam Edelman makes an affordable version that has been a best-seller all season.
#5 YSL Le Loafer & Affordable Versions
Mango coat | J.Crew sweater | Mother jeans | Toteme bag | YSL Le Loafer | Earrings
Every cool girl on Insta is wearing the Saint Laurent “Le Loafer.” This is one of those finds I love to share because when you know which ones are designer, then you can immediately spot the affordable versions! Ruched loafers are everywhere, and these Fendi ones also caught my eye.
#6 Embellished Sandals
Reiss coat | Sweater | Alice & Olivia skirt | Valentino clutch | Gianvito Rossi sandals | Perfume | Earrings
I know we’re in the middle of winter, however, I think a strappy sandal works any time of year! This past week while visiting LA, I realized that just because I live in a cooler climate, other people enjoy sunny and milder climates. So I decided to purchase the gold sandals above to justify that I have a sunny vacation coming up soon 😉
#7 Also having a moment this winter: Flat Knee-high Boots
Toteme scarf coat | Affordable lookalike here | Vince sweater | Mother skinny jeans | Riding boots | Watch | Balenciaga bag
Talk about practical! Flat boots are comfortable, super stylish and quite versatile. Try a classic riding boot like this one, or go for something a little more trendy with a chunkier sole like this. You’ll feel a little extra!
Thank you for reading xx
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