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These are the 16 coolest shoe brands to shop in 2025
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In the words of Carrie Bradshaw “Men, I may not know. But shoes? Shoes, I know.” There are so many fun trainer trends and shoe brands around that it’s hard not to be footwear obsessed. The right pair of kicks can completely transform your fit, and from fashion trainers from emerging designers to ballet flats from cult faves and steals from big retailers, the options are endless.
Best Shoe Brands for 2025
But with so much choice, decision fatigue when it comes to finding the perfect pair of shoes is real. So, to make life easier (because that’s what we do), we’ve narrowed things down to 16 of the very best shoe brands.
Whether you’re a sneakerhead with a penchant for limited edition collabs like the Adidas cow print trainers, love a cheeky kitten heel, or can’t live without a pair of trusty knee-high boots, we’ve got you. The brands ahead are ones that Cosmo editors swear by—up-and-coming labels, iconic brands, tried-and-trusted cobblers–so you’ve got it on good authority that they’re the hot ticket.
If you want to step correct in 2025, keep scrolling to discover some of the best footwear brands to shop now.
Gorpcore girlies will know that Salomon is the brand to shop RN. From its super-sweet collab with Sandy Laing to its fashionable and functional designs, we’re obsessed.
Move over, Hunter. At last year’s Glasto festival, all the cool girls (and guys) were wearing these ankle-grazing Barbour cuties. Opt for a lush olive green for dancing through the fields all summer.
This pair of Charles & Keith mules look v v similar to Coach’s signature heeled buckle sandals. The difference? They’re half the price.
For those who wanna feel sporty—without having to, like, actually play a sport—def check out all of Sorel’s multi-terrain trainers.
Puma is well known for its trainers, and this pair of retro suede ones are perfect for all of your everyday looks.
A footbed that moulds to the exact shape of your feet over time = a great concept, IMO. Birks are a year-round classic that happen to be super comfy.
We’ve all heard of Nike, and when it comes to a trainer that’s good for both ultra-long walks and casual day-to-day use, these are top-notch.
A pointed-toe ballet flat is a capsule wardrobe staple and VIVAIA’s pair comes Cosmo editor-approved. These bad boys are also machine washable – just remove the insoles before popping them in for a spin.
These lace-up sandals are just one of many options from Sam Edelman that’ll have everyone asking, “Where’d you get those amazing shoes from?”
AEYDE offers an array of minimalist silhouettes that can transcend seasons and trends, from boots and slingbacks to wedding guest-ready sandals.
Loeffler Randall creates fun jewellery, headbands, and handbags. But the brand’s shoes arguably take the crown. I mean, just look at these pretty pleated bow heels!
Vagabond has a huge range of styles you’ll wanna add to your wardrobe ASAP, like square-toe ankle boots, chunky loafers, and these red leather Mary Janes.
You already know Reebok has vintage-looking everyday kicks on lock, and these effortlessly cool ones will be your new go-to pair.
How could we have a shoe brand roundup without one of the most classic trainer brands around? Converse high tops are so back and we’re here for it.
If you didn’t already know, silver trainers are absolutely in and Alohas stock some of the best on the market. They’re not just a trainer peddler, either—they sell everything from butter yellow ballet flats to boots.
This canvas shoe—it happens to be one of Kate Middleton’s faves!—will never go out of style, and it goes with basically any outfit. They do half sizes, too, which is always music to our ears.
Rachel Torgerson is the fashion features and lifestyle director at Cosmopolitan, overseeing fashion and lifestyle coverage online, in print, and on our various social media platforms. She has over a decade of experience in the fashion and media industries. Before landing at Cosmopolitan as a digital fashion editor in 2016, she worked at Us Weekly, The Knot, and Fitness Magazine, among others. When she's not discussing runway trends, you can definitely catch her trying out (and, in many cases, failing) a new crochet cardigan pattern or in a spirited debate about the difference between the Bridgerton books vs the Netflix series. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok: @RachelTorgs
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.
Shadé (pronounced sh-ah-day) is the Senior Fashion & Lifestyle Ecommerce Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. From what to shop in the latest Revolve flash sale to how to style the hottest new trends, she shares shopping advice, reports on new collabs and reviews your fave fashion brands.
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