Although seasons come and go, the best winter 2025 shoe trends actually have evergreen appeal. From lace-up flats and shearling-lined clogs to polished riding boots, these styles can not only tie together your winter-ready looks, they can easily transition into spring too.
As we slip into our tailored suits and opt for bigger, boxier double-breasted top coats, our winter shoe choices are also getting sharper. On the fall/winter ’24 runways, we saw the rise in pointed toes, from Prada’s laser-cut flats to Ganni’s grommet-trim ballerina styles, along with the return of studded footwear. On the softer side of things, cropped peacoats and body-hugging knits were rounded out with equestrian-style boots on runways at Burberry and Gucci, paving way for winter’s coziest countryside style trend.
It would be easy to just slip on an insulated boot for the next few months, but where’s the fun in that? The below winter 2025 shoe trends will ensure your style doesn’t suffer as we patiently await spring’s return.
Lace-Ups
From Bode’s dainty derbies to Bally’s sultry over-the-knee boots, laces have taken center stage. The once purely functional detail is now a major fashion statement that’s equal parts polished and coy, perfect for dressing up or down. For a casual look, pair your straight-leg denim and favorite white T-shirt with a lacy flat. For something a little more daring, a lace-up boot will add some edge to a silky lace-trimmed slip or an asymmetrical knit dress.
Ganni Lace-Up Faux-Leather Ballet Flats
Miista Emile Lace-Up Boots
Alohas Rosalind Leather Ballet Flats
Bode County Clare Derbys
Clogs
We’re here for a boho-chic winter. It’s quite literally the most buttoned-up season, and a leather clog is the easiest way to loosen up your look. To get the most out of this style when the temperatures are still frosty, pair it with a ribbed cashmere sock or a colorful pair of fleece-lined tights.
Madewell Anouk Platform Clog Sandal
Chloé Judith Clog
Veronica Beard Fern Shearling Clog
Everlane Wooden Puffa Clog
Studded
We seem to be in a bit of a stud renaissance, on everything from leather bags to leather boots. Whether you want to feel like a rock star or just toughen up your everyday look, there’s no shortage of studded footwear on the market, from glove-like flats and slingback stilettos to harness-adorned moto boots.
Zara Studded Leather Ballet Flats
Zara Split Leather Studded Ankle Boots
Larroudé Kaitlan Studs Pump
Pointed Toes
After years of having square-toed shoes dominate womenswear, this season’s footwear trend is making a point to switch things up. From Prada’s lady-like satin flats to Toteme’s sculptural croc-embossed mules, pointed toe boxes are popping up everywhere, in the office and on the streets. If you find that the trend is a little too sharp for everyday wear, you can soften the effect by playing with different proportions elsewhere, with a billowy, wide-leg trouser or a boxy suede midi skirt.
Zara Strappy Kitten Heels
Aeyde Clara Leather Heels
Anonymous Copenhagen Vully 50 Stiletto Soft
Toteme Sharp Croco-Embossed Wedge Mules
Riding Boots
Countryside style—winter’s breakout trend, is all about the cozy vibes, and a pair of riding boots is essential to nailing the look. You can keep things classic with Cos’s stripped-back version or Reformation’s buckled Franklin boot, or you can opt for a more fashion-forward find like Gucci’s patent-leather boot. Pair them with an A-line midi skirt and cable-knit sweater layered under a quilted barn jacket for a look that can carry you from the office to a relaxed dinner afterward with friends.
Cos Leather Riding Boots
Toteme + NET SUSTAIN Riding Leather Knee Boots
Gucci Slim Horsebit Boot
