The Best Metallic Shoes for Every Style Type
Are you itching to literally and figuratively dip your toes into metallic shoe territory but not sure where to start? As always, one approach is to think what pairs best with your overall style. Whether you’re into dressing classically, eclectically, or more like a minimalist, there are certain metallic shoe types that might suit you better than others, and we’ve rounded them up here today. See what we think works best for you below, read about why, and—of course—shop our picks.
If Your Style Is… Classic
Does it get more timeless than simple heeled sandals and pumps? Based on your outfit, one of the two is definitely the perfect metallic shoe style for you.
If Your Style Is… Trend-Forward
If you love to be trend-forward, we actually have two rather different options for you because, quite frankly, we were torn. If you're a more casual-trendy girl, we've got the metallic dad sneakers, and if you're more inclined to dress up, PVC sandals are the look for you. If you like both, well, you're our kind of trendsetter.
If Your Style Is… Minimalistic
Think of metallic mules as a minimalist's rebellion. While they retain simple and sleek silhouettes in both closed-toe and sandal form, they're just a hint more exciting than a basic black pair.
If Your Style Is… Elegant
Whether you opt for a sandal or closed-toe style, even in metallic colors it doesn't get more elegant than slingbacks.
If Your Style Is… Eclectic
If your style is eclectic, then we know you can handle pieces that might be more extra than others. So, why stop at metallic? Go for something that's embellished or glittery to make an even bigger statement.
Available in sizes 5 to 11.Not done shopping? See what shoe trend you should buy based on your astrological sign.
Since starting as a fashion intern in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles at Who What Wear. She is currently editor at large, and in her present work for the site, she focuses on a mélange of shopping content, including her new-arrivals and Trust Me—Buy This columns as well as her weekly Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. Her interest in shopping spans everything from decoding the best luxury investments to discovering on-the-rise brands to trend forecasting, affordable fashion, and more. She holds a business administration degree from USC's Marshall School of Business and has been based in New York since 2017, when she moved from her hometown of Beverly Hills.