shoes

Cowboy boots are a thing again, though I’d argue that they’ve never been as “in” as they are right now. Between appearing in the collections of Saint Laurent and Celine to being worn by the likes of Emily Ratajkowski and Sienna Miller, cowboy boots are it for autumn/winter 2022. However, I fully appreciate that they’re not exactly the shrinking violets of the shoe-and-boot family, so I understand if you find cowboy boots a little too costume-like for your taste. However, there are also plenty of styles to be found that offer a subtler nod to Western-inspired styling via a Cuban heel or embroidered stitching. I personally think you can’t go wrong with a classic black leather pair, which is sure to go with everything you own. There has been no end&nbs...

Hands up if you have a love/hate relationship with heels. A bitter survivor of many a toe-squishing occasion, I’m right there with you. After years of conflicted feelings—the temptation of shiny new sky-highs always seems to win out—it was only recently, midway through a spirited ceilidh dance at a Scottish wedding that I thought to myself, It may be time to hang up the heels. I’m sure occasions will arise when I’ll fall back on my trusty 2-inch stilettos, but for now, I’ve resolved to find flat alternatives to my fail-safe going-out shoes that still feel elegant and dressy. As it turns out, there are a lot of options to choose from.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Da...

If there’s one thing that all Who What Wear editors agree on, it’s the timeless appeal of a great pair of jeans. They’re a staple in just about everyone’s wardrobe, and they can be styled in so many ways depending on season, occasion and general mood. But their versatility can also be problematic. With an abundance of styling options comes an abundance of decisions to be made. Thankfully, the fashion set has served up myriad chic and easy-to-replicate denim looks that take the hard work out of getting dressed. And one thing that always catches my eye when sifting through this collection of inspo is the footwear. No matter what top you’ve paired with your jeans, shoes can instantly change a look, taking you from day to night in a matter of seconds. Whether you&...

Our obsession with black ankle boots, you see, is that they pretty much work with everything you already own. Jeans? Yes. Skirts? Of course. Dresses? The perfect accompaniment. It’s worth considering how you can choose the style that best suits your aesthetic, regardless of what the trends of the time might be. Me? I know that I’ll always rely upon a pair of neat, mid-heeled ankle boots in the simplest of silhouettes and with the least-fussy finish. But I have also delved into the world of chunky, lug-soled boots since I needed a more practical option for dashing about in the winter months with a toddler.  So it’s no surprise that we take investing in a pair of black ankle boots very seriously, and I would always recommend that you consider quality over quantity...

Of course, as soon as I saw these shoes drop online, I snapped them up in both colours and then proceeded to see how many ways I could style them up. Inspired by the understated ways French girls always wear their favourite ballet flats, I loved them best with cropped jeans and tailored shorts. But they’d also look cute with miniskirts, skinny jeans, cropped tailored trousers and shirt dresses, to name a few. They’re the perfect workwear and weekend accessory. Scroll down to find links to shop Marks and Spencer’s new ballet flats. And if you love them as much as I do, be sure to add them to your cart sharpish, since we know from experience that M&S winners sell out in lightning speed. I’ve also shopped out my outfits and added some more of my favourite ballet flats below… You Des...

Except on rare occasions, I’m not someone that will splurge on a pair of designer shoes the second I see them. I need to think about them for a while and sometimes wait a bit before making the purchase (to see if they remain in style and if I still want them). The Row’s Ava Mary Jane Flats are an investment purchase I’d definitely be comfortable making at this point, especially given their approval of two of the chicest celebrities in NYC: Jennifer Lawrence and Zoë Kravitz. Kravitz has actually been wearing the Ava Flats for years, pairing them with everything from pleated miniskirts and white socks to low-rise trousers. And just this week, Lawrence also wore the longtime It flats, with loose cream-colored jeans and a white T-shirt. The Row’s Ava Flat...

If the last few years have been good for anything, it’s the prolific rise of the flat shoe. During lockdowns, we suddenly had no use for heels—no offices, date nights or parties to wear them for. But that wasn’t going to stop us shoe-loving folk from getting our fix. We got creative, trying out as many working-from-home and park walking-appropriate shoes we could find. From Birkenstocks and brogues to shearling slippers and combat boots. Never before has there been such a demand for flats, and never before has the selection been so eclectic.  Although we’re now back to some semblance of normality with plenty of excuses (none missed) to enjoy our joyful and rather impractical shoes once again. The place in our fashionable hearts...

Boot season used to be confined to the winter months, but not anymore. Fashion types have cemented boots as a year-round shoe staple, from cowboy boots to knee-highs worn with mini hemlines. Of course, this isn’t news to Brit girls—our changeable weather (even in the height of summer) means that we keep our boots within arm’s reach at all times. More brands than ever showcased boots in fresh and inspiring ways in their summer collections for 2022, and a lot of those themes have continued through to the autumn/winter collections as well. So as we start to look forward to the new season, we thought it would be a good idea to revisit our favourite 2022 boot trends, as witnessed on the runway. Some we’re already wearing, and some we can’t wait to wear more of when th...

We bang on a lot about trainers here at Who What Wear, but we don’t need to justify that. No longer for simply working out, sporty footwear is now just as commonplace during fashion week as it is at the gym. The phenomenon for cult sneaker styles is perhaps at its peak, what with queues round the block for the newest Yeezy’s, and waiting lists longer than Hermès for the latest Aimé Leon Dore collab. But when it comes to styles fashion people actually wear on repeat year after year, there are some classic sneakers which a) you don’t have to know someone to get hold of, b) won’t cost the same as a museum-worthy art piece and c) will never date. There’s a reason, after all, why brands like Converse, and Adidas can now be considered iconic...

In the dating game, it has long been believed that shoes and belts are a dead giveaway for not only true style prowess but wider personality traits too. Scuffed leather toes = you don’t care enough about yourself? I’m not totally sure if the theory is to be taken as gospel (as between you and me, my husband had terrible shoes when we first met and things have managed to tick along just fine for 15 years!) but it is true that shoes can make or break a look. That’s why, even as a very considered shopper, I can justify the need for what some people might call an excessive amount in my wardrobe—those trusty Tevas won’t work for a wedding and those office heels aren’t right for a brunch date, black won’t go with everything, and so on and so forth.  You Deserve to Make Money...

I don’t know about you, but in the last year or two I’ve become completely and totally obsessed with wearing wide-leg trousers. To the point where I now can’t imagine what I wore before them. Whatever it was, the skinny-trouser era is well and truly over for me, and as I take on my thirties, smarter, looser trousers have been there to welcome me with open arms. I promise it’s not just because they’re a huge trend right now—although that helps given there’s now a lot more choice on the market. Mostly, it’s because they’re comfy, cool and make me feel incredibly polished every time I wear them. They work for work, for the pub, for date nights, for relaxed weekend brunches—you name it and I’ll wear wide-leg trousers for it.  The only downfall with discovering a whole new trouser shape th...

It’s proving to be one of the brand’s most buzzed-about styles as we head into the new season, and that’s because it’s the kind of versatile trainer you can wear throughout the year with ease. For heel-lovers, these shoes still provide that sass, and for sneakerheads, the elevated finish and small details make for quite the sought-after collection. Have you noticed the diamond-like facets of the sole or the starburst-like seams across the side panels? Even in white Nappa leather, these delight, but you’ll also find the style landing in a range of colours and finishes: metallic silver, candy pink and soft yellow provide more adventurous options for those who like your sneakers to come with a statement. The silver, in particular, would make for the perfect after...