The 5 Best Shoe Trends to Wear Now, From a Celeb Stylist

last updated 24 January 2020

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When celebrity stylist Anita Patrickson isn’t busy getting her clients like Julianne Hough and Eiza González ready for the red carpet, she’s hard at work for her shoe label, Amanu. So with both an eye for the celebrity-approved trends and a mind for design, she’s steeped in the biggest shoe trends of the moment, more so than your typical stylist. Curious to find out which shoe trends are topping her list, I asked her to share the key styles that are worth investing in right now.

Ahead, Patrickson is weighing in on the five best shoe trends to add to your shopping cart now. These are the shoes that will take you from summer through fall, whether you’re in the market for sandals, heels, or boots. Go on to see the shoe trends that have a celebrity stylist’s stamp of approval.

Barely There Sandals

"Dare to bare. I adore this sexy sandal trend we've seen all summer! Make sure you have a cute pedi, and you'll be good to go!"

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Amanu Studio

Style 10 Sandals

Emme Parsons

Ava Toe Loop Sandal

Studio Amelia

1.1 Sandals

Ancient Greek Sandals

Alcyone Lace-Up Leather Sandals

Combat Boot

"Combat boots are back! They are the easiest way to edge up a girly look. These Dr. Martens won't break the bank, either."

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Dr. Martens

Leona Heeled Boot

Loeffler Randall

Brady Ankle Boots

Common Projects

Combat Boots

The Row

Patty Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots

Mules

"I am a little in love with Staud and their gorgeous, go-with-everything mules! They are a classic for your closet and perfect for the office."

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Staud

Carine Faille Mules

Aeydē

Signe Mules

Jimmy Choo

Rav 65 Leather Mules

Wandler

Bente Two-Tone Textured-Leather Mules

Caged Heels

"I adore this vintage vibe. So chic and timeless."

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Francesco Russo

Pointed Strappy Pumps

The Row

Tango Sandals

Repetto

Tango Peep-Toe Pumps

Python Boots

"This trend isn't over yet! Pair under a dress or knee-length skirt for the perfect boot to transition you into fall."

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Paris Texas

Snake-Effect Leather Over-the-Knee Boots

Tibi

Hart Boots

Mango

Snake-Effect Ankle Boots

Jimmy Choo

Kix 65 Snake-Effect Leather Ankle Boots

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.