This year gave rise to plenty of bold shoe trends, but that doesn’t mean they’re all sticking around. We’re saying sayonara to the Stan Smith and the standard slide, and welcoming quirky prints, fur, and pom-poms into our lives. The craziest silhouette we plan to try just might be one with extended ruffles, which transforms your footwear into a work of art. Style influencers are already thinking ahead of the game, trying out the flats and platforms the fashion world will be all over in the New Year. We dare you to invest in any of the 11 picks we’ve rounded up below. Once you fall in love with your new kicks, you can bet that romance will last all year long.
1. Glove Pumps
2. Shoes With Extended Ruffles
3. Booties With a Graphic Effect
4. A Fur-Lined Loafer
5. A Ballet Style With Edge
6. Sandals With 3-D Texture
7. Chunky Platforms or Creepers
8. Bow Pumps
9. Stocking Boots
10. Kitschy Sneakers
11. Anything With Pom-Poms
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