Meet the Most Popular Shoes of 2019 So Far

last updated 22 February 2019

When it comes to my wardrobe, I tend to dress with an air of caution. Most of my clothes pertain to a muted colour palette. Silhouette-wise, I find myself opting for tailored blazers, straight-leg trousers and clean-cut dresses time and time again. That's not to say, however, that I don't have a wild style streak—I simply reserve it for shoes.

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Influencer Susie Lau wears Alexander McQueen trainers.

Having spent most of my teens teetering around in taxi heels (read: the kind of heels you can only wear when you're certain the only walking you'll be doing is from car to venue), now I tend to favour flats—albeit statement flats. And apparently I'm not the only one.

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Gucci's souped-up Flashtreck trainers on the catwalk.

I spoke to my contacts at Lyst to find out what the most-popular shoes of 2019 are so far and, to my surprise, they're all flats. Web searches for "flat shoes" are rising at a colossal 212% month-on-month since the year began—likely a byproduct of the warmer weather and the fact spring is on the horizon.

So which shoes are the most in-demand of 2019 thus far? Well, there are four styles that are proving more popular than the rest—and they're all pretty statement, to say the least. Keep scrolling to discover the most popular shoes 2019 has to offer. Spoiler alert: It involves furry sandals.

Alexander McQueen Exaggerated Sole Trainers

Alexander McQueen's exaggerated sole trainers have been around for a while (we told you about them back in 2016), but they're still proving as popular as ever. Having sparked many a high-street duplicate, it seems people are still snapping up the real deal.

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Leather Exaggerated Sole Sneakers

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Leather Exaggerated Sole Sneakers

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Leather Exaggerated Sole Sneakers

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Metallic Leather Exaggerated Sole Sneakers

Gucci Ace Trainers

Having featured highly on every fashion industry best-selling list for the last five years, of course a Gucci pair (or two) made the top four. On one hand, the brand's trademark Ace trainers appeal to the more reserved end of its clientele spectrum, but, with the introduction of different embellishments and fabrics, they've proved just as popular with eclectic dressers, too.

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New Ace Leather Trainers

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Ace Sneaker with Gucci Stripe

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Ace GG Supreme Sneaker

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Ace Embroidered Sneaker

Ugg Fluff Yeah Slide Sandals

While we're here for any and every trend, we have to question which occasion calls for full-coverage shearling sandals. Apparently hoards of you have figured that out, though. DM us!

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Black Fluff Yeah Slide Sandals

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Stone Fluff Yeah Slide Sandals

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Charcoal Fluff Yeah Slide Sandals

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Lantana Fluff Yeah Slide Sandals

Gucci Flashtrack Trainers

Not content with having created just one of this 2019's most-popular shoes, Gucci went on to deliver the Flashtreck. Considering the chunky-sole trend is still going strong, these souped-up styles are sure to add oomph to any outfit.

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Flashtreck Sneakers

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Flashtreck Sneakers

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Flashtreck Sneakers

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Flashtreck Sneakers

Opening Image: @lucywilliams02

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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.