People-watching at the airport is one of my favourite things to do—especially around the festive season when travellers are getting creative with dressing for cosiness. Many of the outfits you see will be all coat though, so let's talk about the part of the outfit you will most likely be able to see: shoes.
Wearing the wrong shoes to the airport has the potential to ruin your travel day, but luckily, there are several current winter shoe trends that you won't regret wearing for your flight. While we encountered some not-so-comfortable shoe trends this year (remember deep pandemic when we actually thought heels were over?), there are several trending styles that are on the opposite end of the comfort spectrum. I've rounded them up here in case there's a flight in your future.
With that, scroll on to shop the trends you're sure to see at your gate this winter, in case you want to join the club.
1. Moto Boots:
This sturdy boot trend is going to be very popular this winter. (It already is.) And I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to try to pack moto boots in my suitcase, so they'd be my airport shoes by default.
Shop Moto Boots:
JIMMY CHOO
Biker Ii Leather Boots
Reformation
Francesca Moto Boot
Arket
Leather Biker Boots
PARIS TEXAS
Roxy Studded Leather Ankle Boots
VALENTINO GARAVANI
Rockstud 40 Leather Knee Boots
2. Mary Janes:
Mary Janes are the flat shoe trend of the year, so you can expect to see them at the airport. Just be sure to pair them with socks if you're headed somewhere chilly.
Shop Mary Janes:
LE MONDE BERYL
Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats
AEYDE
Uma Patent-Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats
GABRIELA HEARST
Lola Ballerina Leather Mary Jane Point-Toe Flats
MANGO
Round-Toe Ballet Flats With Buckle - Women | Mango United Kingdom
3. Platform Uggs:
This one is kind of a no-brainer (because, Uggs), but the platform Uggs, specifically, are still trending hard. I would say that I see them more than any other shoes at the airport this time of year.
Shop Platform Uggs:
UGG
Classic Ultra Mini Platform Suede Boots
UGG
Tazz Embroidered Shearling Platform Slippers
UGG
Classic Mini Dipper Boots
UGG
Tasman Alpine Slippers
UGG
Mini Suede Flatform Ankle Boots
4. Penny Loafers:
Penny loafers are still going strong. Bonus points if you opt for a festive metallic (or red!) pair.
Shop Penny Loafers:
SAINT LAURENT
Le Loafer Glossed-Leather Loafers
VERSACE
Embellished Two-Tone Leather Penny Loafers
Arket
Leather Penny Loafers
MANGO
100% Leather Loafers With Metallic Detail - Women | Mango United Kingdom
Reformation
Ani Ruched Loafer
5. Adidas Samba and Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 Sneakers:
The two It sneaker styles of the year are without a doubt Adidas Sambas and Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66s. All the in-the-know travellers will be wearing theirs in the terminals this winter.
Shop Samba and Mexico 66 Sneakers:
ADIDAS ORIGINALS
Samba Og Leather and Suede Sneakers
Adidas
Onitsuka Tiger MEXICO 66
ADIDAS ORIGINALS
Samba Og Mesh, Suede and Leather Sneakers
Adidas
Onitsuka Tiger MEXICO 66
ADIDAS ORIGINALS
Samba Og Suede-Trimmed Leather Sneakers
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