It Seems Fashion People Have Chosen a New The Row Viral Shoe—And Honestly We Agree

Anything The Row releases tends to spark the same chain reaction: instant devotion, a patient waiting list, and a wish list that somehow never stops expanding. So it makes perfect sense that the Hudson Mules have become a bit of a fashion-world regular. I feel like I have spotted them on the feet of influencers I trust and low-key celebrities, ahem Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner, for a few seasons now, always styled in that effortless, unbothered way The Row does best. The appeal is obvious. They are minimal without feeling stark, considered without trying too hard, and somehow manage to make even the most thrown-together outfit look intentional.

The Hudson Mule itself is beautifully simple: a softly structured leather upper, an almond-shaped toe that feels modern but not trend-led, and a flat sole that actually works for real life. They are the kind of shoe you can wear all day without thinking about your feet, which is rare in fashion. Yes, the price is steep, but when I start doing the cost-per-wear maths (and if my girl maths is correct), they quickly justify themselves. These are not seasonal shoes; they are year-round staples. I can wear mine in January with thick socks, tailored trousers and an oversized coat, and I already know they will carry me straight through to spring with relaxed denim and a trench, then into summer with linen trousers and crisp shirts. That kind of versatility is hard to argue with.

I will say this though: The Row has a habit of quietly discontinuing some of its most loved pieces, and the regret that follows is very real. If the Hudson Mules have been sitting on your mood board for a while, I would not overthink it. This is one of those buys you will still be reaching for years from now, wondering why you ever hesitated. Scroll on to shop the Hudson Mules, plus a few other mule styles I rate if you want something in a similar vein.

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