Shoes have the power to truly transform and inspire an outfit. This year's so-called "ugly shoe" trends are furry boots, platform clogs and pointy-toe sneakers. Different from the popular sports shoes in previous years, there are various types of high heels. The rise of this type of high-heeled shoe quickly became known as the "revenge pump." Other footwear trends for fall 2021 look great for all-day wear. Oxford shoes and ballet flats, for example, seem to be back in style this season. The decoration on the shoes also reached a very high level - heavy stones, ties. With so many different shoe designs popping up, it’s so fun to tease out the fall/winter 2021-2022 shoe trends! Breathe new life into 2021 shoe trends by studying these clever tips and identifying the most popular designs to feature on this list!
Skinny skirts may be falling out of favor, but what about skinny boots? That's another story entirely! The fall/winter 2021 footwear trend seems to be a combination of leggings and boots
While Prada and Peter Do focused on creating clean-lined heels, Schiaparelli opted for a sculptural shoe that started with a gold platform and curved up the leg. Marine Serre also designed this style of shoe, taking advantage of popular print trends to hide the designer's signature within the piece
A few years ago, over-the-knee boots might have been the most popular staple, but in 2021, over-the-knee boots are set to be replaced by casual boots that are effortlessly stylish. Slouchy boots go great with trench coats, skirts, jeans, dresses and just about anything else!
On the runway, shoe god Manolo Blahnik’s Shushan boots – a true combination of casual and bootie trends. Both Gabriella Hearst and Khaite have some great baggy boot options for this fall and winter.
Ballet flats have been worn by fashion icons from Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot to Kate Moss and Taylor Swift. Last season, Simone Rocha was one of the few designers to use this style (and the Victorian doll) as inspiration for a shoe collection. This season, however, the timeless shoe is making a comeback, with Valentino offering a classic Rockstud design and Dior leading the shoe trend with effortless monograms.
High heels and sculptural shoes may be popular, but comfort always comes first.
While Coach embraced the trend and tried to make slippers more suitable for outdoor activities on the runway, Chloe felt the need to continue enjoying the comfort of slippers and show them for what they are. Can be paired with an elegant dress. Other designers who favor the flip-flop look include Altuzarra, who uses fuzz to create a dramatic effect, and Proenza Schouler, who combines socks with slippers to create a shoe that's supremely comfortable.
On the show, British style appeared in Armani stores, and most designers chose to pair it with either high heels or flat Oxford shoes. Always-cool schoolgirl brand Gucci paired the silhouette with block heels and socks, Phillip Lim 3.1 brought the earthy trend into the look, and Gianvito Rossi showed off the true power of a block heel.
Furry boots look like UGG boots, but with fur on the outside. The boots first appeared on Celine's runways, then on the runways of Chanel and Miu Miu. The boots look like snowman feet. It's also the perfect combination of comfort and fun.
It looks like metallic colors are going to be popular this season. If you don’t believe me, Balenciaga’s metallic heel boots are the way to go! However, if you're looking for a boot that's lightweight and can be worn everywhere, Dries Van Noten, Jill Jil Sander, Peter Do and Victoria Beckham have all designed silver boots.
The knee-high formula boot is a true statement of strength, and while the knee-high formula boot may be a classic, this youthful revolutionary style is really seeing a lot of changes for fall 2021. Designer Kim Shui uses shoes from this trend for fall 2021. Her collection was a combination of blue leather with mid-calf, knee-high and thigh-high boots. Khaite specializes in black pumps, while Jeffrey Campbell goes for the '60s with white crocodile leather and square heels.
If you happened to read an article about Pantone’s fall 2021 colors, you’ll know that highly saturated hues dominate fall fashion. The same goes for shoes! Bright shades are especially popular at Alberta Ferretti, who use rich greens. Prada uses purple tones and Vetements uses bright blue. These brands aren’t the only ones using rainbow-colored shoes, though! Givenchy, Loewe and Fendi are also embracing bright hues in their upcoming shoe collections for the new season.
From sequined dresses to handbags, shoes are also popular.
Carolina Herrera wore black boots with a heart pattern on the show. Vetements sprinkled the boots with jewels and color, Etro sewed braids on the boots and Prada dripped sequins onto the shoes.
Strappy sandals have also become mainstream with this season's hollow tailoring. Dior introduced intricate and asymmetrical straps, while Molly Goddard went into the highly detailed side by using straps to create bows and diamond patterns. Proenza Schouler designed a winter shoe and showed us how well it looks paired with socks and leggings.
Thick-soled shoes are undoubtedly one of the most popular shoe trends in fall 2021. This stable and comfortable style is easy to become popular in autumn and winter. From Prada to Molly Goddard, from Alberta Ferretti to Ulla Johnson, platform shoes have appeared in every style of footwear.
Thick-soled shoes are undoubtedly one of the most popular shoe trends in fall 2021. This stable and comfortable style is easy to become popular in autumn and winter. From Prada to Molly Goddard, from Alberta Ferretti to Ulla Johnson, platform shoes have appeared in every style of footwear.
In addition to furry boots and pointy-toe sneakers, platform clogs are also becoming the "ugly shoe" trend for 2021. Still, these Danish-origin loafers remain popular for their comfort, or maybe because they're controversial? The shoe’s winter lineup includes the Sandy Liang, Simon Miller and PH5. If you like this style, consider pairing it with baggy jeans or a maxi skirt for a casual-chic look.
