Best Foot Forward: Shop Our Picks of the Best Footwear Trends

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