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The Most Stylish Shoe Trends of 2019

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No matter what you’re wearing, your shoes have the potential to totally change your entire outfit. A pair of sneakers gives a totally different feel than a pair of loafers, and they truly can make or break a look.

With that being said, we’re all about experimenting with new shoe trends — one on-trend pair worn with our clothing staples can take us through an entire season, and switching up our shoes can elevate our wardrobes to a whole new level.

Without further ado, here are all of the shoe trends that will take you through 2019 — say hello to square toes, lots of animal prints, and different cuts on your go-to booties.

 

Square Toe

Source: Kate Ogata

We’re all used to super-sharp, pointed toes, but in 2019, things are going square. For a twist on any of your favorite kicks, ditch your round or pointed-toe favorites for squared.

Dolce Vita
Brie Flat Mule
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Sam Edelman
Delaney Sandal

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ASOS
New Look Square Toed Boots
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Topshop
Alana Stud Ankle Bootie

2 colors available

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Everlane
Square Toe Slingback

4 colors available

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V-Cuts

Source: @stylinbyaylin

In 2019, Vs are going to be used to describe more than your necklines. With v-cut, abbreviated toplines, these shoes all taper off to reveal more of your foot. The tapered trend will be coming to all of your favorite shoes — from mules to flats (and a lot of slingbacks).

 

Free People
Anya Mule
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Halogen
Tori Mule

2 colors available

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A New Day
Faux Satin V Throat Backless Mules

3 colors available

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Sole Society
Marlessa Deep V Pump

3 colors available

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A New Day
Pam V Throat Slingbacks

4 colors available

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Animal Prints

Source: Viviane Audi

At this point, animal prints are neutrals in our closets. They totally took off in 2018, and this year they’ll be all over our footwear — try a cheetah or python print and take a walk on the wild side, and these will be your new go-to shoes.

Sam Edelman
Laurna Mule

7 colors available

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Steve Madden
Jerry Chelsea Boot
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Cole Haan
GrandPro Tennis Sneaker

3 colors available

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Sole Society
Belynda5 Mule Sneaker

7 colors available

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Chinese Laundry
Finn Bootie

4 colors available

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Steve Madden
Feather-L Calf Hair Loafer
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Flip-flop inspired sandals

Source: Wit and Delight

These aren’t the flip flops that you got at Old Navy for $1 that your mom yelled at you to stop wearing because “you’re going to break an ankle!” Thong-style sandals will be taking over your spring and summer, along with toe-wraps.

Steve Madden
Adrenaline Lace-Up Sandal

2 colors available

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Chinese Laundry
Gemmy Slide Sandal

4 colors available

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Jeffrey Campbell
Strappy Sandal

2 colors available

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Topshop
Honey Flat Sandal

2 colors available

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Flared Heels

Source: Chloe Hayward

These subtly tapered heels give a trendy update to any block-heeled shoe. Try them out in any height, or in a sandal or fancier pump.

Sole Society
Joree

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Topshop
Rashida Heeled Sandals
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Topshop
Ronnie Flare Heel Sandal
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Cutouts

Source: Sole Society

Your go-to shoes, just revealing more skin — this trend is a super wearable twist on your favorite classics. A cutout bootie is also a perfect transitional place to take you from winter to spring (once the weather gets above -20).

Caslon
Luke Knotted Mule

2 colors available

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Sole Society
Tracy Sandal

3 colors available

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Sole Society
Pravar Two-Piece Mule

3 colors available

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BP
Liam Bootie

2 colors available

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