Roll Up to 2019 in These New Shoes—and Win

If you think about the pieces in your closet that are true outfit makers, chances are a selection of your shoes would nab the top spots. Because really, you can wear pretty much anything—even a simple sweater and jeans—and that perfect pair of statement heels or booties will instantly bring the entire vibe to the next level. So why wouldn’t you want more of these types of shoes in your arsenal? Exactly.
To help you determine which trends are worth considering as you fill out your footwear offering this year, we’re showcasing the top styles to invest in right here. Keep scrolling to find your new dream pair of mules, boots, or sneakers, and get ready to win 2019.
A carry-over from 2018, mock-croc ankle boots continue to reign supreme, especially in lace-up iterations.
Embrace the designer kitten mule look to add instant polish to any ensemble you're wearing.
You'll turn heads in an instant if you kick it in a pair of glossy knee-high boots for your next night out.
Say hello to the sneakers of the moment—the more sparkles and shine the better.
Loafers never go out of style, but this year, try a printed pair in leopard or lean into the logo-mania craze.
Next, check out the best shoes to wear to work.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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