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Winter may be dull, but your outfits needn’t be, thanks to this season’s key shoe colour.
Hands up if you’re already bored of 3.45pm sunsets. But while the days may be slightly gloomy, our outfits certainly don’t have to be.
First we had fun with the Barbie pink that swept across everything from dresses to jumpers; now, it’s all about fiery red. It’s the colour of the season, and every designer – including Stella McCartney, Ferragamo and Tory Burch – put the punchy shade on the runway for autumn/winter 2023. The thing is, like pink, it can make quite the statement. For those who are colour-shy and tend to stick to a neutral palette, this can be daunting, to say the least.
So how do you try out this season’s most-loved colour without going top-to-toe like the catwalks? The secret is red shoes.
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A colour-pop shoe, boot or trainer is the easiest way to dip your toe into the trend, quite literally. And let us tell you, there is no shortage of incredible red shoes on offer this season. There’s something about a statement shoe that can instantly liven up even the simplest of looks. Wearing baggy jeans? Add a red slingback party shoe. Styling a slouchy suit for the office? Just throw on a pair of coloured trainers. It really is the fashion hack to know right now, so we’ve rounded up nine of the best red shoes to try out.
Charles and Keith Claudie patent buckled Mary Janes
Haven’t stepped onto the Mary Jane bandwagon yet? There’s still time, and this triple strap heeled pair by Charles & Keith gets our vote. Go full Dorothy in The Wizard Of Oz by styling with ankle socks – yes, really!
Shop Charles and Keith Claudie patent buckled Mary Janes, £69
Ganni embroidered Western boots
Boots so brilliant that Ganni decided to create them in nine different colourways. As the boot of the season, you’ll end up getting so much wear out of these beauties.
River Island red buckle slingback shoe
Miu Miu confirmed the return of the sling back for autumn/winter 2023, and they’re now the party shoe of the season. Get the designer look by styling with black tights – or red, if you dare.
Anthropologie Bibi Lou heeled leather ballet pumps
Another key style this year is the ballet pump. So many designers (yes, including Chanel) have created styles, but we love this glossy flat from the high street.
Shop Anthropologie Bibi Lou heeled leather ballet pumps, £150
Adidas Handball Spezial trainers
Coloured trainers have taken over from white this year, and with red being the new colour of the season (taking over from Barbie pink), there’s no surprise that the likes of Adidas have red kicks.
Next point-toe knee-high boots
Update your knit dresses and slinky slip skirts with a pair of knee-high red boots. The statement-making style will be the most fun addition to your winter wardrobe, trust us.
Dune Dancehall corsage slingback heels
Hello, party shoes. Corsage details, along with sparkles, are key this season, so this heel is ticking off all the trends at once. Wear with a red dress and matching lipstick for a full-tonal look.
Aeyde Uma velvet Mary Jane ballet flats
How pretty are these velvet flats? They’ll look so cool poking out of a pair of baggy jeans or with a mini dress and tights for a comfy party outfit.
Shop Aeyde Uma velvet Mary Jane ballet flats at Net-a-Porter, £245
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star trainers
You can never go wrong with a classic pair of Converse, and now you can update your collection with a pop of colour thanks to this showstopping red pair.
Shop Converse Chuck Taylor All Star hi trainers at Asos, £60
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