Winter's "Ugliest" Shoe Trend Is Here, and TBH You'll Love or Hate It
It's been a minute since there was a new, significant "ugly" shoe trend on the scene, but that's set to change this winter. One of the most prominent shoe trends on the fall 2023 runways—which also made multiple appearances on the spring 2024 runways—was furry shoes. And we're not just talking subtly furry. We're talking about over-the-top, spot-them-from-a-mile-away furry.
Leading the furry-shoe charge on the fall 2023 runways were Gucci, Stella McCartney, and Givenchy, to name a few. And on the market, you'll find plenty more furry shoes among the current mix at Loewe, Burberry, Khaite, and Prada. Basically, pretty much every trend-forward luxury brand is on board. Once you get a visual, it'll be easy to see that the somewhat polarizing trend is actually quite chic and will add a fun touch to whatever outfit it's paired with.
Scroll on to see what all the hype is about (via the runway and the streets) and shop the chicest furry shoes of the season.
The Campaign Proof
The second star of Kendall Jenner's epic Jacquemus holiday campaign are definitely her ultra-furry shoes.
The Runway Proof
Such a good color.
Gucci's furry shoes are as quirky as can be (in a good way).
It's giving Barbie.
Not for the faint of heart.
Of course Celine's pair is especially cool.
Far more fun than plain leather pumps.
The Street Style Proof
These Gucci thong sandals have quickly become a new It shoes.
I spy Loewe Ease sandals.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Burberry rosette sandals are a work of art.
The perfect winter pumps.
These are sure to turn some heads.
Just the thing an all-black outfit needs.
Do as the fashion girls do and pair them with colored tights.
Shop the Furry Shoe Trend
Can you imagine how cool these would make jeans and a T-shirt look?
Do as the Celine girls do and pair these with shorts or a miniskirt.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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