You can expect 2018’s shoes to be bold, bright and ballsy, so get prepped to slip on all-over plastic, neon-hued feathers and everything in between. We’ve honed in on this season’s biggest shoe trends to shop now – so you’re always one very stylish step ahead.
Tom Ford
The plastic and fantastic
From open-toed pumps to thigh-high boots, plastic is the ultimate SS18 shoe trend, and it’s more wearable than you might think. In our flip-flopping British climate, we can also thank the fashion gods that it’s sturdy, easy to clean, and perhaps best of all, waterproof.
Chanel
Out-of-this-world trainers
The trend towards athleisure is a persistent one, and while it’s still socially acceptable to rock trainers with just about everything, the aesthetics themselves are evolving.
Shoe Surgeon
In a few short years we’ve gone from favouring simple, monochromatic styles, to relishing in the most ornate shapes out there. Instead of pining for retro designs reborn, this year your trainers should look like they were plucked straight off a shelf in the future.
Stella McCartney
The embellished pump
The trusty pump has been updated with an extravagant twist – be it brocade, chainmail or all-over sequins. Pair yours with all black to show-off your sparkling tootsies, or mix and match with other brights to ensure you’re anything but a wallflower.
Christian Louboutin
Dolce & Gabbana
The feathered friend
Plumage is back in a big way this year, and it starts at ground level. Slip on a pair of fabulously feathered heels and shake those tailfeathers, a lá models at Fendi, Prada and Miu Miu.
Prada
Miu Miu
The cowboy
We recently reported on the return of all things Western, and SS18 will see the cowboy boot scale new heights. Ditch the tattered, vintage pair and go for yee-haw opulence, as seen across the board from Calvin Klein to Céline.
Ganni
Sonora
Written by Thea Carley
