shoes

Talk about the perfect party inspiration. If we weren’t already thinking about the upcoming events season, we certainly are now. Of course, we’d expect nothing less from Jimmy Choo—a long-time purveyor of the most iconic dancing shoes. Yes, these are serious investment pieces, but they’re also the kind of accessories you’ll bring out for every fancy event year after year. Beiber and her sparkles may be blinding, but while we’re here, let’s not overlook the other half of Jimmy Choo’s impressive new collection, which is much more about cosy winter walks than dancing the night away (just in case that’s more your thing). Come on, have you ever seen a more perfect pair of lace-up boots? (Take a look below, and let us know.) And then there’s the understated Varenne satchel bag, which you’r...

If there’s one boot trend I’m excited for this autumn, it’s a style that manages to walk that tricky tightrope between casual and sophisticated. This magical trend is at once super smart (and therefore a refreshing break from stompy track soles, even though I’ll still keep going back them, LBH) and yet still not so OTT or uncomfortable that I’ll have to compromise on the ease or daily wear opportunities. Enter the kitten-heel, pull-on, knee-high boots that will make every outfit feel a little more elevated with very little effort.  I’m a big knee-high-boot fan, in general, so it didn’t take much persuading, but many in my existing wintry collection are very high of heel. After more than 18 months in the comfiest of fla...

In the world of women’s shoes, I long held an underlying frustration with the lack of clean-lined, classic styles on offer. Men’s shoes always seemed to have this polished timelessness that I so craved from my shoe purchases. Why was it so hard to find a well-designed lace-up without all the bells and whistles? Then along came Church’s. The brand is hardly a new addition to the shoe scene (it dates back to the 19th century), but I didn’t fall in love with Church’s achingly chic designs until I discovered them on the feeds of timeless trendsetters such as Lizzy Hadfield and Brittany Bathgate. The brand’s shoes cover everything from loafers to sturdy boots. It really is a flat-shoe lover’s dream. You know that these are the sort of shoes that will tr...

Winter presents many sartorial dilemmas. Will your chunky knit fit under your tailored coat? Is one pair of tights enough to withstand the chill? How many layers can you wear without looking like Joey Tribbiani wearing all of Chandler Bing’s clothes? The biggest quandary of them all, however, is which shoes to wear over the course of the next few months. We don’t want to sound dramatic, because there are, of course, worse things than having cold feet, but nevertheless, it’s not exactly enjoyable. So whether you’re heading out for a wintry walk or are planning your footwear for party season, warmth is a key factor to consider. Naturally, practicality should also be considered, but that doesn’t mean you have to scrimp on style. From the pair ...

I’ve made no secret of the fact that I love sneakers. I spend a fair amount of time wearing them and own quite a few pairs. I find I nearly always turn to trainers rather than heels, which, as a fashion editor, isn’t the usual choice. And despite the fact that trainers have become way more acceptable in the fashion world, I’m probably still a bit of an outlier. Today, I want to talk about the best designer trainers. The thing is it’s actually quite hard to nail down what designer trainers are. Yes, you could just easily say sneakers created by the biggest fashion houses today, such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga. However, as a self-confessed trainer obsessive who has spoken to various experts over the years, these aren’t always the kind of s...

You’d be forgiven for thinking that 2017 was basically a decade ago. Thanks to the past 18 months, it’s felt like time has slowed, so what happened “before” feels like a lifetime ago. This means that trends returning from a mere four years ago seem like they’re from ages ago. The trend I’m thinking about today is the sock-boot trend. If you think back to 2017, you’ll remember that Balenciaga’s floral version was all over fashion week on the feet of various influencers. As a result, high-street brands copied the style, and the trend exploded.  Then, it died down. We became obsessed with combat lace-up styles, cowboys, and let us not forget the ever-popular track- and chunky-sole boots. However, I’m here to tell y...

Until December 2019, according to Google Trends, there were next to no searches in the UK for the shoe brand Nodaleto. But then, an explosion: In January of 2020, Bella Hadid stepped out wearing a pair of knee-high, platform-soled boots from the French label, and suddenly the world tuned in and started investigating. The truth is fashion people had already clocked the emergence of this brand and its signature curved platforms. It was the first time in a long time that single-sole, dainty heels were being questioned as the most on-trend option, and you could say that this niche collection of Mary Janes and boots has paved the way for a full-blown stacked-shoe revival. Not only was the aesthetic entirely in check, but the agenda-setting “souliers” brand was created...

Is there anything more classic than a humble pair of jeans? Personally, I’d say no. The timeless item finds a home in just about everyone’s wardrobe, in every corner of the globe, regardless of age or gender. Of course, when an item is as versatile as a pair of jeans, there are about a thousand different ways you can style them, dressing them up or down depending on the event or occasion. Today, however, I’m here to talk about the way you style jeans with shoes. I don’t know about you, but when it comes to styling inspiration, I always like to look to street style imagery, and luckily, in recent times, showgoers have offered up a plethora of outfit ideas. Each season, the fashion set takes to the streets in jeans of every shade and silhouette—be it indigo strai...

Avid Who What Wear UK readers will already know that we’re low-key obsessed with FitFlop. A brand that prioritises comfort and coolness in its footwear is always going to be a winner with us. (After a week of running around LFW shows, pass us the slippers, please.) The shoe brand has been on our radar for a while now, especially since the rerelease of the original Walkstar, which we spotted gaining cult status back at the beginning of the summer and have barely taken off since. Sadly, sandal weather is nearing its end, and it’s almost time to hang up our chunky flip-flops for another season. However, with a new season comes new shoes, and if you’ve been wondering which styles to wear between now and boot season, you’ve come to the right place. FitFlop’s new collection just dropped, a...

Is there anything more classic than a humble pair of jeans? Personally, I’d say no. The timeless item finds a home in just about everyone’s wardrobe, in every corner of the globe, regardless of age or gender. Of course, when an item is as versatile as a pair of jeans, there are about a thousand different ways you can style them, dressing them up or down depending on the event or occasion. Today, however, we’re here to talk about the way you style jeans with shoes. I don’t know about you but when it comes to styling inspiration I always like to look to street style imagery and luckily in recent times showgoers have offered up a plethora of outfit ideas. Each season the fashion set takes to the streets in jeans of every shade and silhouette—be it indigo straight leg pairs or vintage wa...

The prevailing theme for A/W 21‘s hottest boot trend can be summarised as thus: Bigger is most definitely better. Over the course of 2019 and 2020, track soles and combat boots crept (or rather stomped) their way into the wardrobes of fashion’s best dressed, but not to be content with half-measures, it seems as though this year, chunky boots are taking a step up. Please be upstanding for chunky knee-high boots.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.

Among the Who What Wear team, I’m known for loving “ugly” shoes. Case in point? My thoughts on how Crocs were set to be big in 2021 (spoiler: they are). While that might be an “ugly” shoe too far for some, style-adjacent to the Crocs is the clog, which is also back for 2021. It might seem like the same shoe but is actually a little different, and (sorry Crocs), much cooler. Last summer, I was drawn to clogs when I spotted Fabrizio Viti‘s daisy versions. I own a pair of the denim ones and while I didn’t have anywhere to wear them last summer, I can’t wait to style them à la Lucy Williams with socks. As for the rest of fashion, I can pinpoint the moment we turned towards loving clogs and that was when Hermès d...