Given that we all have different personal styles, no two shoe wardrobes are completely alike. You may favor offbeat statement heels while your best friend may stock her arsenal with toned-down, minimal silhouettes. That said, there are a select few shoe styles that we all probably do have in our closets, despite footwear preferences. These are what we call the basics. You know what we’re talking about—those classic shoes that have become universal essentials thanks to their go-with-everything, never-going-out-of-style nature. Think black pumps and white sneakers.
Below we’re showcasing the five shoe styles that prove to be common threads throughout just about every fashion person’s wardrobe. Keep scrolling for a little visual inspiration and shopping recommendations if you’re looking to refresh those basic silhouettes.
