I Searched TikTok and Instagram to Find Out What Shoes We're Wearing in 2024

I spend a lot of time on the internet. Whether it's shopping online for my job, sleuthing Instagram for outfit ideas, or simply enjoying my nightly TikTok scroll, I get a lot of exposure to content. Sure, it might not be the best thing for my eyesight or my bank account, but it is great for you because I get to share everything I've found and learned right here on Who What Wear.

On that note, I'm diving into the shoes that fashion girlies have proven are it for 2024. From flats to heels to the boots I'm seeing all of the chicest people sport, you'll find the five styles you should definitely wear (or continue to wear) if you want to feel forward this year. Ready to see what made the cut? Simply keep scrolling.

Closed-Toe Mules

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Mark my words—this vintage-inspired style will be one of the biggest shoe and heel trends of the year. Prepare to see them everywhere. 

Fitted Knee-High Boots

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There's something about fitted knee-high heeled boots that's really taken the fashion set by storm. Whether it's with skirts, dresses, or pants, one has to admit they do go with everything and are a sleek and polished alternative to the chunkier trends we've seen so much of lately.

Special Sambas

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I'm not exaggerating when I say these are one of the only sneaker styles seen on my feeds. However, forget about the original black-and-white colorway—the fashion set has now set its sights on specialty pairs, including the Wales Bonner and Sporty & Rich collabs as well as other fresh color combos. 

Slingbacks

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As someone who is personally obsessed with them, I'm pleased to say that the ever-classic slingbacks are going nowhere this year. Hold on to the ones you've got, and don't be afraid to add more to your collection. You'll be using them for a while. 

Loafers

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Just ask Hailey Bieber—loafers are still it for 2024. Thanks to the internet, we're constantly finding out about new ways to style them so they always feel fresh. 

Editor-at-Large

Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2020, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch 90 Day Fiancé.