In My Brooklyn Neighborhood, These 5 Winter Shoes Are All That Matter
I love my Brooklyn neighborhood. It’s warm and inviting and a great break from full days of being in the city. I especially love taking a stroll near the park and seeing all the cool outfits my stylish neighbors are wearing. In the winter, the outfits get even better. Their interesting layers and fun accessories make their looks quite chic, but what really makes their outfits stand out to me are their shoes.
These stylish Brooklyn residents are wearing outfits that are vision-board worthy. I’m always catching myself taking a mental note of what they're wearing, and sometimes will even ask where an item they’re wearing is from, especially their shoes. I’ve found that many of these cool dressers have been wearing the same trends, and trust me, they’re all fashionable and blend into everyone’s style easily.
If you’re in the market for new shoes this winter, keep scrolling to shop the cool trends I’ve seen in my neighborhood.
Kitten-Heel Ankle Boots
Kitten heels are one thing, but kitten-heel boots for the winter are absolutely fabulous to add to an outfit. Schlepping through the city in high-heeled boots sounds like a bit of a nightmare, which is why the kitten-heel detail is ideal (and very stylish).
Loafers
If you’re looking for an easy and comfortable shoe to add to a chill, casual look, a pair of loafers is the best route. This style is classic, stylish, and able to withstand the cold. You can wear it with jeans and a coat and call it a day.
Croc-Embossed Boots
Croc-embossed boots are so chic to me. The texture adds an interesting, eye-catching vibe to an otherwise plain winter look. So if you’re more of a minimalist dresser, I highly recommend adding a pair of croc-embossed boots to your shoe rotation.
Knee-High Boots
Knee-high boots are a forever trend in my book. They elevate a look instantly. These look stunning with a coat and dress, or if you want to look more casual, just trade the dress for a T-shirt and jeans.
Flat Leather Loafers
Flat leather loafers are a flat shoe trend that I’ve become very fond of. These shoes are a comfortable yet chic style to add to a winter look. I’d wear them with a fur coat and jeans for a laid-back but elevated outfit.
Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing team in 2025 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.