After a Shoe That’s Both Comfy and Chic? Look To These 5 Footwear Trends

Just like clothes, shoes move in trend cycles too. Although with sky-high heels, extra-chunky boots and sandals that wrap every which way all favoured on the runway, not every style spotted at fashion week could be called comfortable. So, the footwear that manages to toe the tricky line between comfy and chic rightly deserves a little extra attention. After all, if you’re investing in a new trend, you want to actually wear it out and about—not for half an hour before hobbling home.

Understandably, trainers feature high on the list—the everyday staple delivers all-day wear without even a hint of a blister. And for Autumn/Winter 25, there are two key styles to note: the vibrant, sporty runner or the crisp, minimalist all-white pair that’s polished enough for the office. Or, if your trainer collection is already looking a little full, the runways say it’s time to make a beeline for the brogue—with buckled styles offering the same smart finish minus the faff of laces.