shoes

Despite the fact that sneakers are a bona fide fashion item, when it comes to future trainer trends, the runway isn’t always a good indicator of what’s coming up, as this item tends to get more of a back seat from most of the big designers. For that reason, I decided to speak to an insider about the biggest sneaker trends we can expect to see for 2022. Titi Finlay, the social media manager for Laced, a leading resale site for sneakers, spoke to me about what we can expect to wear on our feet next year.  Finlay told me about five of the biggest trends for the new year, but she also had a few other points that we should all consider in 2022 when shopping for the hottest trainers. Finlay says, “2021 was the year of the Dunk and the Jordan 1, and these silhouettes have n...

Fashion collaborations come in a variety of guises; some result in an exciting fusion of design aesthetics while others, well, let’s just say should’ve just stuck to what they do best. Proenza Schouler and Birkenstock might not have been the most obvious of fashion bedfellows, but when these two brands dropped their first sandal collaboration last year, the fashion crowd couldn’t get enough—and neither could we. Bringing all of Proenza’s design know-how and the comfy, hard-wearing appeal of Birkenstock’s iconic sandal, the resulting styles entered the market just as the ‘Gorpcore’ trend was hitting the big time. With their clean lines, pops of colour and comfortable fit, they were a rare meeting of form ...

Boots have become one of those items that are pretty much seasonless. True, sturdier and waterproof versions become very useful in the winter, but this type of shoe still has its place in the summer, too. This is why you’ll forgive us for talking about boot trends in the middle of 2021 before we’ve even hit autumn.  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.

This is a contentious issue and one that can and should only be crowdsourced. I sent a Slack message to the team to gather their responses first. It was a fairly unanimous “no” bar my fellow fussbett-loving editor, Nell Block. However, when polling on Instagram Stories, my followers were almost split down the middle, with 46% voting “yes” and 54% saying “no,” to wearing them. I had multiple DMs sliding in from industry friends—editors, textile designers and stylists—saying they’ve come around to the concept lately, but they’re gunning for a pair of the fluffy-lined sandals or slip-ons, which are actually quite hard to get hold of thanks to their popularity. Over on our Facebook shopping group, So… Should I Buy This? the dislike was ...

I don’t know about you but I get really excited about autumn shoe trends. Perhaps it’s because they have a sort of back-to-school sheen to them, even if you left quite some time ago, or it’s just a welcome change from wearing sandals. Or maybe it’s because autumn is easily the best season out there (don’t @ me, it really is). For 2021, there’s an abundance of autumn shoe trends that are worth getting hyped up about, which are perfect for the coming cooler weather. But what I love the most is that there are some fun trends that we haven’t seen for a while that are guaranteed to please plenty of fashion people.  After looking through all the runway collections for autumn/winter 2021, I’ve identified 12 trends that are key fo...

I’ve already waxed poetic about the classic clothing items you should never purge from your wardrobe (like a blazer or skinny jeans), and that story generated so many conversations that I felt it might be helpful to expand into another wardrobe staple: shoes. While shoe trends come and go, there are some styles you can let go of with little chance you’ll want to wear them again (I’m looking at you, wedge sneakers), and there are other styles you’re guaranteed to regret within months of tossing them. Now I’m not talking about shoe styles that are totally thrashed. If you’ve worn a pair of shoes out past the point of repair, then, by all means, get rid of them. But if it’s one of the styles I’m about to discuss, do yourself a favor an...

The cowboy boot is one of those ankle boot trends that doesn’t ever really disappear. It’s often reinterpreted, however, and some seasons it’s been about the white boo5, at other times it’s been a more simplified version (Bottega’s being the most sought-after). This season? It’s the classic cowboy boot. As seen at Celine with metal toe caps or from Khaite in black, or even the ones Isabel Marant reissues every season, there’s a cowboy boot for everyone.  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 th...

We routinely turn to Janet Gunn, the 58-year-old influencer behind The Grateful Gardenia, for sartorial guidance. And while age should have nothing to do with your style choices, we’re always interested in her fashion viewpoint specifically given her experience over the years building a well-rounded wardrobe. Today, we wanted to gain further insight into some of the go-to shoe silhouettes she swears by. And while she wears a variety, there’s one key style she wears on repeat and will never retire. Yes, flat shoes, given their comfortable and versatile nature. Below, you’ll uncover the six flat shoe styles Gunn will never give up, complete with styling notes from her. And if you’re inspired in adding one of her must-have silhouettes into your arsenal as well, we also rou...

The moment we saw cage (or fisherman) sandals on Instagram back in 2020, we knew that they were destined for style success, and, lo and behold, they have certainly lived up to their potential this year. Though in mainstream terms, they are still considered a niche trend, they have quickly made the rounds of fashion’s tastemakers, who have been drawn in by the old-school charm of the style. Slowly but surely, brands have been realising the power of cage sandals and creating their own iterations, and this month, it was ASOS’s turn to bring something to the table. With a variety of colourways and styles, the online brand has not scrimped on its offering, which is good news for those on a budget. We particularly have our eye on the premium le...

Still, that was 2020, and right now, as restrictions seem to lift by the week, our outfits now call for something other than slippers. (Don’t worry—they’re not totally obsolete.) So which shoe trends are we kicking autumn off with? We’re sure you’ll be pleased to hear that comfort is still very much a priority as far as footwear is concerned—as is durability. Without further ado, scroll below to see the shoe trends the season has to offer. 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.

Are sandals like buses? I only ask because I’ve been waiting all summer long for the perfect styles to show up, and now there are three of them all at once… The reason I struggle is that I like my sandals to walk the line between basic and showstopping, and that’s no easy task. They need to be comfortable and practical but with a bit of a wow factor. The chosen ones will often be quite timeless but never, ever boring. Oh, and they simply can’t be fussy—something like a pair of gladiators that require 30 mins to buckle up need not apply. The options that fit my fairly strict criteria are not in plentiful supply, and so that’s why we’re almost in mid-July, and I’m still searching while the rest of the fashion world snapped up their fisherman...

Of course, we mainly chatted about flat sandals, so I wanted to know if you have to swear off heels for good to really look after your feet. “We would tend to advise, in general, that you avoid a heeled shoe as, amongst other things, it increases the chances of falls, especially if it’s also backless. But if you had to wear a heel, it’s generally advised to not go for more than an inch. If you are a heel wearer, you should also be varying your heel high. If you wear the same high heel height all the time, you’ll shorten the muscles at the back of your legs.”   In summary, avoid the following three sandal styles for ultimate foot health:  1. Flip-flops 2. Pool sliders  3. High heels  Below, based on McConnachie’s advice, I’ve hunted down a mix of sand...