I’d describe the Nordstrom shoe department in one word—epic. Whether you head into one of the stores or scroll through the offering online, you’re bound to find at least one style that piques your interest. And that’s thanks, in part, to the range of silhouettes.
Whether you’re in the market for a gorgeous pair of heels, versatile flats, cool loafers, or comfortable sneakers, Nordstrom will have it for you. On that note, I took a scroll through these categories to pull out the styles that I’m loving right now to provide any shopping inspiration you may need.
Keep scrolling for an edit of the chicest shoes to buy from Nordstrom.
And it’s more than just running shoes that you can snag on sale. The brand has added tons of other eco-conscious and versatile styles to their storefront, like ballet flats, technical sneakers and even cushioned slides.
Each design features some element of the brand’s core materials, such as the eucalyptus knit blend upper for an ultra-breathable wear or a water-resistant and temperature-regulating merino wool that’s perfect for all-season wear.
To shop some of the favorites, keep scrolling, or shop the entire sale up above.
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I won’t go so far as to say that I hate them, but I’ll be the first to admit that flats have never been my thing—for a few reasons. I much prefer the bold look of heels or a platform sole to elevate an outfit and if I am going to reach for a comfortable shoe it’s more likely to be a pair of sneakers than anything else. However, I’m also not immune to the trade winds of current shoe trends. And lately they’re blowing drives of cool flats my way.
With that in mind, I recently took it upon myself to scour the internet for actually stylish flats that I would hypothetically wear, were I willing to trade in my many other go-to shoes. Deep into my trend research, I came to a realization—well, several realizations. Much to my own surprise, I found more worthy contenders than I ever would have imagined. I noticed that the more outdated flat shoes that made me a flats-hater in the first place have been slowing fading out of view and are quickly being replaced by fresher alternatives like pretty ballet flats that I’m actually into. I may have even opted into a few of these already.
Whether you’re a flats lover or a skeptic like me, you have to see the four new flat shoe trends that 2023 is bringing in and shop all the pairs I loved.
Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good pair of shoes. I am at a point where I have so many that they line the walls of my apartment. While I’m on the hunt for a new storage solution to keep tabs on my addiction, of course, I’m still shoe shopping.
As a New Yorker, there’s nothing more important to me in a new pair of shoes than comfort. I love wearing heels but I also love walking home so you bet I’m picky when it comes to which style I’ll buy. I recently updated my shoe collection with a few new styles to determine what might be the most comfortable to wear this winter. I’m at a point where I know what to look for when buying shoes so it was surprisingly difficult to narrow this down, but behold the 7 styles that made the cut.
As soon as the air gets slightly cooler, I immediately start wearing my boots nonstop. I don’t buy into trendy clothing often, but I fall into the temptation of buying trending styles of boots since shoes have way more wear potential than clothing. I bought a pair of cowboy boots from Zara three years ago, and to this day, they have been my most-worn shoes. If you’re on the hunt for new boots for your winter wardrobe, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ll get you there today with the picks that—I have to admit—are top-notch. I even arranged them in order of price, so feel free to peruse no matter your budget.
I found the best boot options, from $60 H&M moto style boots to my dream $980 Khaite Western booties, across a variety of styles and retailers. Below, you’ll find neutral wardrobe staples as well as funky statement options. Keep scrolling to find your pick.
Fun fact: Nordstrom currently has nearly 1700 flats to choose from. This is both exciting and scary, if you ask me. But all of this inventory means that every flat-shoe trend you could possibly ask for is present and accounted for at Nordstrom. The tricky part is picking your poison.
If you’re in need of some new flat shoes, first and foremost, it’s wise to narrow the offerings down to the trending styles. I’ve always appreciated that flats tend to stay in style longer than other trends for some reason. For that reason, I wear them more than any other shoe style, so I don’t mind spending a little more on them, but Nordstrom also has tons of affordable flat-shoe options.
I spent more time than I probably should’ve scrolling through Nordstrom’s flat shoes but at least I found some really great pairs to share with you. Scroll on for 6 styles everyone will be wearing this year, and shop the most solid pairs for each trend.
The New Year is the perfect opportunity to re-vamp your shoe collection. It’s the time to take stock of what styles you have that are working for your wardrobe and which ones need to go. I for one am looking forward to grabbing a few key shoe pieces to really flesh out my daily dressing options. Nordstrom is one of my absolute favorite spots to grab anything from trendy fashion items to a luscious perfume—and the store’s shoe selection is no joke. I’ve dug through and identified some boots, flats, clogs, and loafers, worth taking a look at.
To give your shoe lineup a little extra oomph, then look no further for top-notch shoe recommendations across category from Nordstrom. Ahead shop show-stopping products like metallic knee-high boots, chic ballet inspired flats, comfy clogs, and so much more. I can already hear the compliments pouring in.
Walmart Marketplace is a popular destination for third-party companies to sell their products through the retail giant’s website. But one item slipped through the cracks recently, causing quite a controversy.
A pair of men’s hiking boots with a bright red “KKK” logo written on the tongue appeared on Walmart’s site. KKK is an abbreviation frequently used by the white supremacist hate group, the Klu Klux Klan.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) alerted Walmart about the shoes to “respectfully ask that they be removed,” according to Insider.
The store yanked the offensive boots off the site soon thereafter.
The boots have an impossibly long name, Harsuny Men’s Tactical Military Hiking Ankle Boot Outdoor Trekking Shoes, and sell for around $50. It is unclear if the company selling the boots is called Harsuny or if they have a racist agenda. At press time, no further information about the manufacturer has been released.
A spokesperson for Walmart told Best Life, “This item was listed by an outside third-party seller and removed because the item is inconsistent with our values and violates Walmart’s prohibited product policy.”
Like its chief competitor, Amazon, Walmart Marketplace allows third-party companies to sell their merchandise on its e-commerce site in exchange for a percentage of the profit.
“We have a process in place designed to prevent third-party sellers from offering inappropriate items on our platform,” a Walmart spokesperson said. “Still, at times, inappropriate items make their way onto our platform.”
In the case of the KKK-emblazoned boots, the system failed to detect an offensive item before it appeared on the site. Walmart wants to know why.
“We are reviewing how this happened and will apply what we learn to further improve our rules and processes to prevent the sale of inappropriate merchandise,” they said.
When Victoria Beckham said, “I can’t concentrate in flats,” I felt that in my soul. Before it was even deemed “apropos,” I tried to walk in heels at a very young age. Like Beckham, I’ve always been an avid collector of heels and have rarely worn flats. But things have changed over the past few years, and I’ve slowly come around to the idea of pushing aside my heels occasionally for a pair of flats. In part, that shift is due to the rise of cool shoe trends (e.g., ballet flats and cowboy boots) that have made embracing this style more tantalizing. But it’s also because I’ve noticed a styling trend among the fashion set that can’t be ignored: flats worn with dresses.
As someone who loves a good dress just as much as heels, I was dubious when my feed began to be flooded with the styling trend. However, after further research, I’ve realized that styling flats with dresses is the move in 2023. And to prove that point, I’ve found 30 outfit ideas that show how to wear flats with a dress. Plus, I’ve identified the best shoe styles to wear with dresses. Whether you’re a die-hard flats fan or need to give your feet a break, these styling pairings will come in handy all year.
While skinny jeans will always be around (they basically fall into the “classic” category), relaxed jeans have been the denim cut du jour among the fashion crowd for the last few seasons. And yes, the baggy-jeans trend will hold strong in 2023 as well. There are a smattering of items that pair flawlessly with anti-skinny jeans, but I thought I’d highlight the specific shoe silhouettes style setters will probably gravitate toward the most this year.
Below, you’ll uncover the jeans-and-footwear combos that are easy and effortlessly chic. As a preview, you’ll uncover the flats that feel quite elevated with the ever-so-popular puddle jeans.
Keep scrolling for more, including visual and shopping inspiration.
Unlike the opening montage in The Devil Wears Prada, I can’t imagine willingly putting on a pair of sky-high stilettos to head into the office. As a new New Yorker, I do a ton of walking—mostly in my beat-up Adidas Stan Smiths that I’ve practically worn down to nubs in an ode to Phoebe Philo (who would famously wear them during runway shows during her Céline tenure).
Since adopting a morning commute that involves trekking almost a mile to work, having good, comfortable footwear is my mantra. While the Who What Wear team doesn’t look twice at my beat-up trainers (we’re a no-judgment zone!), sometimes, I want to spice up my footwear and feel a bit fancier when heading into the office. My latest obsession? Mary Janes with socks or leg warmers for an indie look.
As a child of the internet age, Tumblr is my style North Star, and there’s nothing more 2014 grunge than a chunky pair of Mary Janes paired with some frilly, pretty socks. Now that twee and indie sleaze styles are having a major resurgence, it’s no surprise that the Mary Jane and chunky, slouchy sock combination is at the top of my mind.
Below, scroll through the Mary Jane and hosiery combinations that have been living in my head rent-free. As a personal rule of thumb, if it’s good enough for Miss Bella Hadid, it’s good enough for me.
They say fairytales can leave a lasting impression on kids. For me, it was Cinderella. Here was this poor girl who hustled away. Her only friends the literal rodents in her house. She finally gets an invite to the hottest soirée in town, gets all dolled up, and then LOSES her incredible heels (borrowed, no less) after only one wear! The emotional hangover must’ve been real, and I was just as relieved as she must’ve been to get them back. (Side note: Does shoe sizing not exist in fairytales?) It proved to me that the right pair of shoes really can change your life. (And a glass shoe? How chic is that?)
Needless to say, I’ve been a shoe gal since. Any time we went away on a family vacation, my dad would grumble and say, “Do you really need that many shoes? We’re only gone for a week,” to which my mom and I would respond, “Exactly!” A lot could happen in a week. What if we got stuck without the right footwear? It felt silly, and we were nothing if not practical.
That practically has evolved since. I still adore a vertiginous heel every now and then, but after a few hard-learned lessons (almost destroying my ankle on some Parisian cobblestone, for one), I’m looking for function alongside fun.Don’t get me wrong; I’m not totally above buying eye-candy shoes; it’s just that they should feel as sweet on my soles—like the ones I’ve listed below.
Ask anyone with a shoe fetish, and they’ll tell you there’s something particularly sexy about slingback heels. The style is a wardrobe staple but comes in and out of vogue depending on the season. Lately, however, slingbacks are officially back with a vengeance, making waves in fashionable wardrobes around the world.
Slingback heels are an easy way to add polish to any outfit. Whether your day takes you back to the office or out for drinks, it’s truly a day-to-night shoe that rises to meet the occasion. Moreover, slingback styles come in a variety of different heel heights and colors, so you’re sure to find a shoe that suits any situation—even if you’re not usually one to pull out the pumps.
We’re always excited about shoe shopping, so we’ve pulled 23 pairs of sexy slingback heels to browse below. Keep scrolling for our selections, plus a few outfit inspiration photos that demonstrate just a few ways to wear this subtle statement footwear.
If you ask me, there’s a single denim trend that’s ruling them all these days. Perhaps I’m biased here since this style has risen to the top of my denim stack and stayed there, but ever since I added a pair of Levi’s Ribcage Wide-Leg Jeans to my closet at the start of the year, wide-leg fits are the only jeans I can think about and all I want to wear.
We’ve seen wide-leg denim on celebrities and fashion people, and we’ve been seeing the wider fits flood the denim sections at our go-to online retailers. Now that we’ve established that, let’s turn to your next logical question: What are the best shoes to wear with wide-legs?
In my outfit research, I noticed a few common themes on the Instagram feeds of fashion people: It seems they’ve all been gravitating toward five shoe styles, in particular, when they wear wide-leg jeans. So if you’re game to try the denim trend (which I hope to convince you of), then scroll down to discover why each of shoe styles plays well with the jeans and peruse the pairs I suggest trying.
Priorities seem to be shifting when it comes to shoes. For some, comfort is and always has been key. For others, a global pandemic brought function and coziness to the forefront of sartorial requirements. Regardless of the impetus, a preference for function over fashion, or what some deem “ugly fashion,” is taking over our footwear.
Previously niche and wrongfully judged as gauche, chunky clogs are now being welcomed by high fashion with open arms. Since their breakout moment circa Spring 2018, Crocs’ Classic Clogs (which its trio of creators based on a boating clog) set the scene for a new era of ugly-cute, with mainstays and trendsetters like Prada, Ganni, Simon Miller, Ugg, Clarks and of course Birkenstock banking on the arguably unsightly footwear of late.
Chunky clogs on the Spring 2023 runways. From left to right: Ports 1961, Vitelli, Etro, Ester Manas.
Photos: Imaxtree
To wit, ‘chunky’ can signify platform soles, blocked heels, lugged treads or some combination of all of the above. A clog, however, is nuanced and storied: Originally — like 13th century Europe-originally — they were carved by hand from wooden blocks and later replaced with cork (a tradition still upheld today by Birkenstock’s signature makes and models). Beloved through millennia and quintessential in nature, it’s no wonder designers love them, and that shoppers love a good designer Birk collab. (Ahem, Rick Owens or Dior, anyone?)
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Between the slide’s ancient history and fashion’s cocktail of –cores, the carved mule today comes in a wide array of flavors. Silver hardware, like riveted dome head studs, is classic, but not required — nor is a specifically sculpted shape. Be it wood, rubber, flatform, angular or stacked, as long as the silhouette falls under the “curvaceous” category, you have tickets to the clog show.
As we know, chunky clogs can fit a variety of tastes, and they’re a safe year-round option. Consider this your sign to shop the completely practical and ultimately adorable trend, ahead.
Shoes rank as one of the most important pieces in a look. They have the power to transform any ensemble in an instant, so it’s essential to pick the right footwear (because, yes, certain shoes simply look better with certain pieces). Since skinny jeans are on the downfall (Sorry, Millenials), many are opting for more relaxed denim. There are countless other pieces to hone in on, but today we’ve decided to highlight the best shoes to wear with bootcut jeans because we know that can be, well, a tad tricky.
Bootcut jeans have a slight flare—they don’t have a super-wide cut, but they’re certainly not straight leg either. In order to ensure the billowy bottoms look streamlined, it’s best to pair them with shoes that add some height. Simple heeled booties are a great comfortable pick, and pointy-toe styles that ever so slightly peek out from the pants are a fun (but safe) choice, too.
Next time you’re unsure about which shoes to pair with your bootcut jeans, turn to our easy-to-follow guide. Below, our favorite boots, heels, and sandals to wear with the jeans.
Winter is upon us, and the shoe trends this season are some of the best we’ve seen in a while. So far, we have massive notes of nostalgia via platform Uggs, the utter glitz and glam of Saint Laurent’s crystal strappy sandals, and the continuation of the ballet-flat craze thanks to Miu Miu’s F/W 22 runway collection. Basically, the options are endless, which is why I shopped out the best of the best below.
Naturally, a majority of the most talked-about trending winter shoes are from luxury brands and designers, but I threw in a few more affordable pairs that have received equal hype among our team of editors. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be tempted to spend all your money on these stunning winter shoes ahead.
You won’t find a pair of Syro boots with a heel smaller than five inches. Some styles, like the silver-sequin Kitten Disco — a fabulously glittery, ankle-high specimen complete with wrap-around fringe — even clock in at six. The appropriately named shoe is perfect for the grooviest nightclub in town, or, according to Co-Founder Shaobo Han, any ol’ errand.
“Syro shoes are meant to be worn walking down the aisles of the local grocery store,” says Han. “We aim to normalize feminine expression for our queer customers. Off-stage, beyond the runway, onto the streets — that’s where you’ll find us. That’s the real deal.”
Since its launch in 2016, Syro has designed and produced high-heels in exclusively large sizes, ranging from U.S. men’s 8 to 14. Now, nearly eight years in, Syro remains what Han calls “a self-serving endeavor,” in that it caters to a vastly underserved population of the footwear market, one that includes Han and their co-founder, Henry Bae.
“The Syro mission is a deeply personal one to us both because we have shared experiences as queer youth growing up in a homophobic, queerphobic society,” says Han, who was born in Southwest China and grew up in Flushing, Queens. They met Bae online during their freshman year of college. “Liberating and exploring femininity is intrinsic to our growth, and something we’ve empowered ourselves to champion alongside our queer community. It goes beyond any fashion trend or marketable product.”
Within fashion, Syro is part of a new generation of footwear brands offering inclusive sizing for an inclusive customer base — a kind of progress that’s long overdue. While advocates and activists have brought about gradual strides in expanded garment sizing, footwear has remained a kind of final frontier.
This, as it turns out, comes down to the numbers: It’s more expensive to craft larger shoes than it is smaller ones, and many companies aren’t willing to invest in these increased production costs without a proven return. The case studies are there, though, and labels like Han’s aren’t just deconstructing archaic gender lines and sizing norms — they’re doing so accessibly, ensuring that all those who wish to participate are able to.
The Syro Kitten Black boot, which comes in U.S. men’s sizes 8 to 14.
Photo: Joey Whitley/Courtesy of SYRO
The average American female is somewhere between an 8.5 and a 9 in shoes, while for men, the average shoe size is thought to be around a 10.5. This is widely reflected at retail, especially in luxury: At Net-a-Porter, for example, a boot like the ones Syro might create only go up to a U.S. women’s 13; heels aren’t available at its mens-focused site, Mr Porter, whose footwear selection caps out at a U.S. men’s 15.
But true inclusivity goes beyond shoe size. It also extends to factors like the width of the sole and, for boots, the width of the calves; the latter has been a big focus of the size-inclusive community of late. Wide-calf boots have become more common throughout retail as a result — brands like Sam Edelman and Stuart Weitzman now offer wide- and narrow-width boots — but they’re not yet an industry standard. And the footwear market remains incredibly gender-normative, with inclusively-sized heels (adorning boots or not) being quite hard to come by at mass multi-brand retailers. The exception, of course, is one Rick Owens, whose towering platforms often clock in at the four-digit range.
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The way we discuss footwear sizing is also systemically gendered: How we talk about how big or small a shoe is can’t be divorced from a binary understanding of the shape and size of “women’s” and “men’s” feet, in general.
Sadi Studios is a newly-launched footwear brand that offers all shoe styles in U.S. women’s sizes 5 to 16 and caters to all bodies and gender expressions. It aims to curb inaccessible pricing by adjusting its supply chain accordingly: Like Syro, it works with a family of factories in China that share the brand’s mission of accommodating a wide breadth of customers and experiences, which, as the brand explains, allows for a more accessible price point of under-$300.
“With size-inclusive footwear, it does become more expensive with every last, every heel mold, every outsole mold you open,” says footwear-design veteran Soyeon “Sarah” Ahn Ianni, who co-founded Sadi Studios with her husband, business developer Dominic Ianni, and previously cut her teeth at Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion. (The specifics of sizing are dictated by the shoe’s last, or a mold carved from wood or plastic that emulates a foot to give the shoe its shape.) “The leather consumption is way more with a woman’s size 16 shoe compared to a woman’s size 5 shoe, so the supplier’s like, ‘Are you going to pay more for this?’ And I don’t think that’s very fair. You shouldn’t have to pay more for your shoes just because you wear a bigger size.”
Sadi Studios offers shoe styles, including those pictured above, in U.S. women’s size 5 to 16.
Photo: Courtesy of Sadi Studios
To craft its shoes, Sadi Studio’s Chinese production partners use a combination of leather and recycled plastics before shipping pieces to the U.S. for direct-to-consumer distribution. Beyond boots, the brand offers heels, sandals and more in a candy-colored medley of shades, and with no shortage of embellishments. Its Jin heel — a statement piece made with bedazzled clear Perspex and silk moire — is appropriate for one’s wedding day. Both Sarah and Dominic say the brand’s block heels make for comfortable all-day wear.
“I’m wearing one of the black boots daily,” says Dominic. “We want to add other styles that have more of a daily function, as well as some really fun stuff that’s like, ‘Okay, I’m going out. I want to really turn heads.’”
Eventually, both Sarah and Dominic predict that inclusive footwear sizing will hit the mass market, if only because consumers won’t leave retailers any other choice. Han, the Syro co-founder, is also optimistic, arguing that, as gender fluidity becomes more widely accepted in mainstream Western culture, it’s only a matter of time before existing commercial brands incorporate inclusive sizing for all genders. (Han offers the example of Jeffrey Campbell.)
But before that can happen, Dominic says that brands like Sadi Studios have to prove they’re successful in the first place, and that’s all part of the plan.
“We need people to respect what we’re doing, to make a name for ourselves in the industry. Then I feel like other brands will take note and say, ‘This is something we need to offer,’” says Dominic. “And ultimately, that’s what we want. We want this industry to shift because it will be better for more people.”
Your shoe choice more or less determines how comfortable you’ll remain throughout the day. Regardless of how cozy your clothing selection is, if your pair of flats or sandals pinch ever so slightly, your comfort level will swiftly start to decline. In an effort to avoid such discomfort, we often tap podiatrists to shed insight on those current footwear silhouettes that won’t cause as much pain.
Today, we wanted to zero in on the best (and worst) shoes to wear around the house. We turned to Benjamin Tehrani, DPM, of Kings Point Foot & Ankle in Los Angeles and creator of Nerve Assist for expert tips on the common styles that are okay and those that could cause some harm to your overall foot health. In addition, given that many of us do spend a lot of time walking barefoot around the house, Tehrani shed light on the pros and cons on that front, too.
Without further ado, keep scrolling for a ranking of the best and worst at-home shoes. And if you’re shopping at the moment, you’ll find shoe recommendations that could be of interest as well.
With all the shoes available every time we enter a store or an e-commerce site, it can be hard to know what it is we will actually need or wear. Someone who does know is Alex Long, a Raleigh, North Carolina–based personal stylist and the founder of Alex Long Studio, which also provides personal-shopping services and wardrobe editing to clients. “Shoes can either make a look or kill it,” Long says, and recently, she told me that one of the things people never seem to have enough of is everyday shoes.
Long and I could easily talk about shoes all day, so who better to advise on the everyday shoes that women need (and that might be currently missing from their wardrobes) than her? Keep scrolling to find out which five shoe styles she says are essential, and then shop our picks for each.
