If the shoe fits, wear it! Here are the styles to add to rotation now.
BRIGHTS
Let poppy fashion inspire your footwear palette.
ASOS, $56, asos.com
Balenciaga, approx $1190, Balenciaga.com
Charles & Keith, $69, charleskeith.com.
HIGH SHINE
Bold metallics are a must for after dark.
Boden, $170, bodenclothing.com.au
Christian Louboutin, $1495, christianlouboutin.com.
Prada, $1300, prada.com.
SNAKESKIN
This clothing cue makes its way to ground level.
Tony Bianco, $200, tonybianco.com.
Tod’s, $1385, tods.com
Sophia Webster, approx $679, sophiawebster.com.
BEST WESTERN
Not your first rodeo? Cool hues and hot prints define these wild walkers.
Merchant 1948, $370, merchant1948.com.au
Fendi, $1690, available at mytheresa.com.
Ganni, $825, available at farfetch.com.
SOLE SESSIONS
Fashion’s fixation on functionality (and comfort) endures.
Christian Dior, $1490, dior.com
Sandro Paris, $545, sandro-paris.com
Stella McCartney sneakers, $910, stellamccartney.com
BROWN
From tan to taupe, brown boots are striding back onto the fashion scene.
Stella McCartney, $525, available at theoutnet.com
Giuseppe Zanotti, $642, available at theoutnet.com
By Far, approx. $737, byfar.com
BLACK
The classic colour takes on new meaning thanks to sleek and shapely silhouettes.
Saint Laurent, $3085, ysl.com
SKIN, $250, skin-footwear.com.au
Witchery, $250, witchery.com.au
WHITE
White boots are a trans-seasonal hero – think ‘60s suave with a modern edge.
Ganni, $714, available at matchesfashion.com
Giorgio Armani, $2150, armani.com
Marks & Spencer, $127, marksandspencer.com/au
PASTEL
Who says boots should be boring? Look to candy hues for guaranteed happy feet.
Senso, $295, senso.com.au
Gianvito Rossi, $2050, gianvitorossi.com
Kate Spade, $759, katespade.com
POINTY TOES
Look sharp – tapered designs bring a streamlined edge to any outfit.
Mimco, $199, mimco.com.au
Mimco, $179, mimco.com.au
Sophia Webster, approx. $496, sophiawebster.com
LEOPARD
The beauty of animal print: it’s at once neutral and fierce.
Seed Heritage, $130, seedheritage.com
Next, $69, next.com.au
Tod’s, $1035, tods.com
LOAFERS
Dressed up with buckles, bows and pearls, souped-up styles star.
Bally, $990, bally.com
Christian Louboutin, $1685, christianlouboutin.com
KITTEN HEEL
Reluctant to try this throwback trend? Step into these dainty designs.
ASOS, $64, asos.com
Charles & Keith, $69, charleskeith.com/au
Salvatore Ferragamo, $995, ferragamo.com
Photography by Sevak Babakhani
Compiled by Monica Russell
Words by Kathryn Madden