5 Shoe Trends From NYFW 2019 to Rock Your Wedding Look

Pain in the name of fashion can be especially daunting when it comes to shoes.

Heels might complete a look, but they hardly offer any support, and it’s almost guaranteed you’ll be shuffling around by the end of the night. But, luckily comfortability is becoming popular again with trends like athletic sneakers and chunky boots taking over the fashion scene. When it comes to weddings, most guests won’t even see the shoes a bride is wearing, so why not wear something that makes the long day easier on you? But, of course, if you love wearing heels, then, by all means, rock your best pair. In the aftermath of New York Fashion Week 2019, we’ve pulled five of the top shoe trends from the runway that you could wear on your big day, and your feet won’t suffer for it (even with the heel trends)!

Kitten Heels

Once looked at as unfashionable or unflattering, the kitten heel has risen from the dead. The not-so-high heels have gained popularity as the new practical shoe option and will have you pushing your stilettos to the side. Not only do they provide more support than a regular heel, saving your arches from hours of torment, but they can still provide just as much style as a stiletto. With color blocking, asymmetrical straps, and geometric heels from designers like Khaite, Coach, and Phillip Lim, kitten heels forge forward as the perfect blend of comfort and style.

Platform/Utility Sandals

Take your sandal game up a notch and opt for some platform designs! Anna Sui, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors all put their version of platform sandals with lace embellishments and stripes galore on the runway. If you’re looking to add height to your frame on your big day, but don’t necessarily want to sport a pair of heels, platforms can give you those extra inches.

Ankle Strap/Mary Jane Heels

With a stabilizing strap that is placed around the ankle, this type of heel provides more support to your feet as your heel won’t be slipping out of your shoe all night.

If you’re going for a vintage aesthetic on your wedding day, you’re in luck because the Mary Jane heels of the 1920s are back in full force. Designers like Carolina Herrera, Jason Wu, and Prabal Gurung put a modern-day twist on this new trend by transforming the Mary Jane heel into a shoe of almost any color and a pointed toe.

Asymmetrical/Super Strappy Heels

Simple strap across the toes? That’s so last season. Designers like Salvatore Ferragamo, Oscar de la Renta, and Sies Marjan all think that the more straps the better. With asymmetrical strap placement, this type of heel gives off a modern chicness, but can still be fun when you play with colors or replace a regular strap with a chain or jewelry piece.

Cowboy Boots

“Old Town Road” took over the radio this summer, and now cowboy boots are taking over the runway. From stark white to baby blue, designers like Prabal Gurung, Marc Jacobs, and Rag and Bone dressed up models in the western staple. If you want to stick to your country roots on your big day, this new trend is both a comfortable and fashion-forward option that has moved from costume accessory to chic.

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