4 Comfortable Shoe Trends Everyone Is Wearing at London and Milan Fashion Weeks
Heels, who?
Now that New York Fashion Week has ended, it’s time for the industry’s best-dressed to migrate across the ocean to London and Milan for another few weeks of fashion shows—and they’ve brought their walking shoes. Heels may be the preferred option for a nighttime afterparty, but four comfortable fall 2024 shoe trends dominated the daytime wardrobes of this season’s attendees.
We spotted lots of trendy sneakers and colorful kicks that have made their way across the pond after cementing themselves as one of the top sneaker trends at New York Fashion Week. Strappy ballet flats followed suit in textures like mesh and satin and colors ranging from poppy red to classic black, proving that ballet flats-centric outfits are not going out of style anytime soon. Chunky loafers and trendy moto-style boots also provided a welcome respite for street-style stars gearing up for fall.
Below are some street style inspirations for your next fashion week-inspired fall outfit. I also found a few options—all of which retail for under $500—to shop now so you can tap into the trends without booking a transatlantic flight.
Colorful Sneakers
Sneakers of every color were spotted in Milan and London this season.
Bright sneakers are still going strong. While cherry-red options, like the ones Gigi Hadid and Kaia Gerber love, were popular over the summer, burgundy versions are coming into focus for fall. Other jewel tones like green and blue have also started bubbling up.
Chunky Loafers
Chunky loafers blur the line between comfort and cool.
Chunky loafers are just the latest '90s fashion trend to make a comeback for 2024. The street stylers in London and Milan favored wearing them with socks or tights, but I would just as quickly style them with a pair of barrel jeans and a chunky knit.
Strappy Ballet Flats
Ballet flats continue to trend on the streets of London and Milan.
Ballet flats are the shoe trend that just won't quit. This season, show attendees were photographed wearing styles with lots of straps. Classic Mary-Jane flats were particularly popular, but pointed-toe iterations also featured daintier buckles, too. And, as always, the cult-favorite Alaïa ballet flats maintained their must-have status.
Moto Boots
Moto boots are one of fall's most dominant shoe trends, and it's clear that the street stylers in Milan and London are on board.
Moto boots—classified by their buckle detailing and wide fit through the calf—were everywhere on the streets in London and Milan. They were styled the same way in almost every case in both cities: as an edgy accessory styled with free-flowing outfits.
