You Have Enough Black Shoes—Try This Colorway Instead

Reporting live from West Village, there's something happening on the streets of New York right now. I'm finally catching a break from looking out among the crosswalks and just seeing the usual sea of black boots. Everywhere I look—editor events, dinners, and even my casual Saturday morning walks—I keep spotting one specific color on everyone's feet: burgundy. It's rich, it's unexpected, and it still works with your entire wardrobe, which is probably why fashion people have quietly decided it's the new neutral of the season.

After seeing the color pop up on everyone from chic people downtown to very cool French women visiting from Paris, I finally caved and added a pair to my rotation. The verdict? They somehow make every outfit look more intentional without feeling flashy. If you're ready to give your black shoes a well-deserved break, this is the colorway that's about to take over your wardrobe.

Keira Knightley turned heads in New York, pairing her romantic blouse with knee-high burgundy boots—proof that deep-red footwear can be just as striking and more unexpected than black. I'm copying this look ASAP.

On her way to sit front row at Tory Burch, Tessa Thompson made a subtle but chic statement with pointed-toe kitten heels in burgundy-brown. Steal her style by adding deep-red fishnets to the mix.

Sai De Silva went all in: a belted burgundy coat styled with matching burgundy shoes. The monochrome moment proves the power of color coordination.

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