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The 6 Biggest Autumn/Winter 2021 Shoe Trends

Yes, we know. You spent the last year in your shearling-lined Birkenstocks and, even though you’re slowly emerging from your loungewear chrysalis, you’re not about to pull on some thigh-high metallic boots any time soon, crazy Vogue lady. Want the good news, fashion-interested reader who has clicked on this gallery presumably with a desire to be informed of the key autumn/winter 2021 shoe trends? Cosy, cuddly, shearling-lined shoes are still very much a look for fall.

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But it wasn’t all sourdough and Scrabble on the autumn catwalks. There were also some exciting autumn/winter 2021 shoe trends to coax you – well, if not into metallic, skin-tight, Gucci monogrammed boots, then at least into some of the house’s super chic equestrian styles, or perhaps a pair of reissued Tom Ford-era slingbacks. Platforms, Noughties court shoes and sleek knee-high boots proliferated, as designers dared to dream of a lifestyle that might allow one to eat at a snazzy restaurant every now and again. And if that doesn’t come to pass? Rubberised boots, hiking shoes, motorcycle styles and snow shoes will ensure you keep up your daily step count.

Here, the biggest autumn/winter 2021 shoe trends to know now.

1. METALLICA

FARFETCH Air Jordan 1 high-top OG sneakers R3,800

2. INTO THE WILD

MANGO Water-repellent boots R 1,499

3. THIGH HIGH

COUNTRY ROAD Saskia Tall Boot R 2,499.00

4. PLATFORM

NAKED WOLFE MAYHEM BLACK PATENT R 4,809.00 ZAR

5. SOFT TO THE TOUCH

Superbalist Oh yeah spots slide - black UGG® R1749

6. GIRLBOSS

JIMMY CHOO Thandi 65 snake-effect leather pumps R8490

Original article appeared on Vogue UK | Author Ellie Pithers

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