It's My Job to Spot Shoe Trends—9 Pretty Styles That Will Rule 2024

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COURTESY OF ERDEM

Style Notes: This season, bows cropped up across clothing and accessories, though shoes were perhaps the most charming iteration. Erdem's incorporation of bows extends beyond ornamentation, nor does it adhere to practicality either—its floppy, ground-skimming bows were a deliberate choice; one that transforms each step into a nuanced state of elegance. 

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COURTESY OF 16ARLINGTON

Style Notes: The resurgence of the Mary Jane has had a significant impact on fashion for 2024, with the shoe style appearing on countless runways. As seen at 16Arlington—the brand favoured heeled styles over flats—it bestowed every look with a timeless sophistication. These shoes aren't just accessories; they're a continuum of grace. 

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COURTESY OF CHLOÉ

Style Notes: Corsage detailing might have been big over the past few months, but the trend still has steam in 2024. Now, I'm seeing more and more floral shoes enter the discussion. Chloé's petal pile-up makes for an interesting texture, but you can also find more sculptural, modern styles on the market if your style is less whimsical. 

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COURTESY OF FERRAGAMO

Style Notes: After a solid year of silver stealing focus, gold is back on the style agenda, with dresses, bags and suiting all paying homage to the metallic. On shoes, you'll notice lots of gold accents will begin to infiltrate the market. Think gleaming heels, contrast toe caps, and chunky adornments, including studs and snaffles. 

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COURTESY OF JW ANDERSON

Style Notes: This season, a spotlight has been shone on slip-on house shoes. Delivering more than just comfort, suede clogs and shearling-lined booties signify a lifestyle shift, blurring the boundaries between home and the outside world. Cosy and cool, follow JW Anderson's lead and wear yours with sleek outerwear for a fun juxtaposition.

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COURTESY OF MSGM

Style Notes: There may be no place like home, but this shoe trend is too pretty to keep cooped up. Red shoes, be they fancy heels or flats, were all over the runway—this shouldn't come as a surprise seeing as bright red has been the biggest colour trend of the past year—and offer an easy way to pep up your outfits for 2024.

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COURTESY OF VICTORIA BECKHAM

Style Notes: Socks and sandals might be your dad's forte come summer, but Victoria Beckham just gave the combination a different context. Pairing knee-highs with stacked-sole sandals, the look becomes spicy (and posh). 

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Courtesy of Fendi

Style Notes: With footwear being as much an accessory as the humble ring, its a natural evolution for the two to combine. For 2024, Fendi showcased that the hybrid anklet-shoe offering form, function and a little flashiness in one. 

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COURTESY OF CHANEL

Style Notes: Unless you're jetting off in the next few months, this is a trend you'll probably want to revisit in May. Although simple, the humble flip-flops's hold on 2024 can't be ignored. Seen all over the fashion month circuit, it was Chanel that cemented this as a need-to-know shoe trend. How cute as those tiny, interlocking Cs?