Throughout the years, shoe trends and styles have evolved according to the latest fashion trends. Simplistic comfortable shoe styles like the loafers and flat-heeled saddle shoes were originally favored iconic fashion flares. As life progressed, so did the upbeat trend and glamour of fashion and shoe wear. This introduced the beginning of decades to come with stilettos and heels. This look gave way to a more upscale and seductive fashion flare.

The introduction and acceptance of boots during the high fashioned seasons of the 1950s and 1960s lead way to a great variance with style and selection of fashion boots. The fashion value really expanded during the 1970s and beyond, where they continue to play a very strategically prominent role in winter wardrobes. Here are the most popular shoe trends today:

1. Mary Jane Shoes

In the early 1900s, The Mary Jane shoe style became a popular and trendy shoe style, originally fashioned for children, but soon became popular among women, as well. A shoe manufacturer out of Missouri, called The Brown Shoe Company patterned this very likable fashion after a then-popular cartoon character. The shoe is structured with a strap across the instep and can be coupled with or without socks/stockings.

2. Heels and Boots with Chain Details

Designers like Gucci, Giuseppe Zanotti, and Alexander McQueen have advantageously indulged in the fashion market of heels and boots wear with chain details. The idea of tailoring selective chain details with shoe momentum has an influx for fashion flare. Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta are inspired to fashion this season’s footwear with stylish embellished chain detail options of their own. This up-and-coming shoe apparel style is tailored for office and evening wear, to help bring a bit of fashion and embellishment to any wardrobe.

3. Leather Loafers

The leather loafer is an all-around sleek and sophisticated classic comfort shoe preference for business-minded trends. Gucci and Ganni have been brand favorites for years. The G.H. Bass & Co. Whitney Weejuns were deemed as the most favored classical loafer style. They are preferred because they feel supporting and comforting to your feet. They provide ease of walking throughout daily activities. They remain stylish throughout various fashion trends.

4. Espadrilles

Espadrilles are known for their primitive casual footwear form and look. The rustic flat-heeled, rope-soled design is its renowned attribute. Iconic fashion designer, Yves Saint Laurent popularized the flare of this shoe. They have since gained favor as an easy to wear spring and summer footwear apparel.

5. Platform shoes and Sneakers

Athletic wear during this age is favored with sneakers. They are not only worn during physical activities, but they are greatly valued as a fashion statement. Platform sneakers are trendy. Gucci and Prada are staging the market in this season’s platform wear.

6. Colorful Suede Boots

Gianni Bini and Saint Laurent are fashion favorites for suede boots. This season of winter wear introduces the look of a Bohemian colorful suede boot to hit the market.