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Fashion’s New Edge: Pointed-Toe Shoes Are Winter’s Biggest Footwear Trend
Shop our edit of the best styles, from razor-sharp flats to statement boots
Pointed-toe shoes are the winter 2025 footwear trend making us feel on edge—in the best possible way. After years of square-toe styles dominating womenswear, razor-sharp toe boxes are popping up across a range of silhouettes, from ballerina-style flats to ultraslouchy knee-high boots.
The trend gained traction across the Fall/Winter 2025 runways, from Ganni’s studded flats to Prada’s cutout satin pumps. We continued to spot pointed toes in the Spring/Summer 2025 collections, with Alaïa’s sparkling white mules and Bally’s stacked Mary Janes offering even bolder renditions. Visually distinct, the style makes a statement but can also be easily dressed up or down. If you’re looking to sharpen your more casual sweater-and-jeans uniform, you can slip on a pointed-toe flat or try a lace-up pump for occasions that come with a more elevated dress code.
Below, we’ve curated an edit of the best pointed-toe shoe styles, from dainty flats to edgy boots to shop right now. They’re sharp and fearless and exactly what we want to wear today.
Elevate your everyday looks with Emme Parson’s block heel Mary Jane, which features an elongated pointed toe and equally sharp T-strap crafted from the smoothest of suedes.
Sizes: 5-11
Colors: black, washed gold, golddamage
Material: suede, leather
Toteme’s futuristic flat is made from soft high-shine leather that will add some polish to even your most casual outfits. Wear with a tailored trouser or an A-line knit dress.
Sizes: 5-12
Colors: white, gray, black
Material: leather
Spring may be a month away, but we’re still facing several weeks of frigid wind and the occasional rain shower. Keep your feet appropriately covered with a sharp boot.
Sizes: 5-11
Colors: black, rosewood, taupe
Material: leather
Cherry red is already proving to be 2025’s biggest color trend. Anonymous Copenhagen’s Trini 40 heel comes in a deep pomegranate shade that’s richer and more versatile than the bright red spotted everywhere last season and can add the perfect amount of warmth to your go-to looks.
Sizes: 4-12
Colors: pomegranate, black, white sand, chocolate
Materials: leather
Sam Edelman Trent Slingback Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Pump
Looking to show off? These chartreuse satin slingback pumps feature a floral decal along the vamp that offers the perfect amount of contrast and eye-catching texture.
Sizes: 5-11
Colors: dark pear, black, brown multi
Material: fabric
Loved by fashion editors and tastemakers alike, Mary Janes aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Larroudé’s pointed Caroline flat offers a fresh take on the square and almond-toed styles that have dominated past seasons.
Sizes: 5-11
Colors: black
Material: leather
Brown suede is also having a moment, so check off both trends with this top-stitched kitten-heel boot.
Sizes: 5-11
Colors: brown
Material: leather
These croc-embossed leather mules from Toteme look like a work of art and will make sure your final look does too. To get the most out of this style during the colder months, pair with a bright colored tight or a statement sock.
Sizes: 5-12
Colors: dark brown, dark gray
Material: leather
These mid-heel slingback pumps feature Gucci’s trademark Horsebit for a luxurious finish.
Sizes: 6.5-11
Colors: black, beige
Material: leather, canvas-jacquard
Vince Isabel Pointed Toe Flat
These glove-like flats from Vince are a sleek option for weekly commutes and days when you know you’ll be spending hours on foot but still want to look put together.
Sizes: 5-11
Colors: deep cherry, black, safari beige
Material: leather
When All-In’s viral Level boots enter the room, you take notice. Featuring an ultraglossy corset-style upper that hits mid-calf, they’re an iteration of the classic black boot that’s been sharpened to perfection.
Sizes: 6-12
Colors: black
Material: faux leather, metal
Every woman needs a slip on and go style that will make you feel at the top of your game. Stella McCartney’s reptilian-inspired flat is made from a recycled leather alternative so your conscience feels a bit more at ease too.
Sizes: 5-11
Colors: black, brown
Material: faux leather
A classic Mary Jane pump for days when you want a little boost.
Sizes: 5-12
Colors: off-white, black, silver
Material: leather
These glossy cap-toe pumps feature a collapsible heel, instantly converting them to a mule. Why settle for one knockout shoe when you can have two?
Sizes: 6-11
Colors: black
Material: leather
These sexy kitten-heel pumps didn’t come to play. Made from a buffed leather that’s been coyly laced to perfection, they’re perfect for days when you have to quickly transition from work to events that can extend long into the night.
Sizes: 4-13
Colors: black, latter, silver, natural, dusty blue, postbox red
Material: leather
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