Wanna know what I see in your future? A year full of shoes that'll give you major nostalgia. I'm being so FR, you may just get a lil teary eyed when you see what the 2024 shoe trends are. I'm talkin' ballet flats (yes, the 2000s ballet flat is making a comeback), lil kitten heels (someone tell my mom I'm the one who stole borrowed her shoes), loafers (a timeless classic with modern iterations), flip flops (YES, YOU HEARD ME), and bows. The latter is having a major moment (thanks, Tiktok).
Scroll through to find the shoe trends that'll get you in your feels keep you on your toes everywhere you go this year. Oh, and don't forget to shop these winter shoe trends so your shoe game is on point no matter the season!
Ballet Flats
There is nothing more comfortable and chic than a ballet flat—expect to see a modern twist on these timeless shoes.
Kitten Heels
A kitten heel comes in every shoe silhouette, from mules to slingbacks to boots. It's just the right amount of height for all-day wear and speaks to the old-fashioned leaning posh aesthetics people are favoring these days.
Loafers
This season, we saw loafers in all heights (flatforms, kitten heels, and lugsoles) and embellishments. You'll serve a professional yet cool look with 'em.
Flip Flops
We've come a looong way with flip flops, haven't we? Well, they're back and better than ever, of course—in every style from embellished to paracord.
Bows
If you are in your bow/coquette era, bow shoes might just be up your alley. A bow will add just the right amount of sweetness to any outfit. Srsly, I couldn't stop saying "aww" when I came across these.
Andrea Zendejas is the Senior Accessories Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she has worked for 5+ years. Andrea handles fine and costume jewelry, shoes, and bags for all cover and fashion stories in addition to overseeing the front of book shopping pages. She also styles beauty well stories and various fashion stories for digital. Andrea previously worked at CR Fashion Book, SELF Magazine, and Women’s Health and has contributed to digital sites Harper's BAZAAR and Marie Claire. Follow her on Instagram.
