Everyone Is Wearing These Shoes in NYC

If there is one piece that can totally transform an outfit, it’s shoes. They can turn a simple outfit of jeans and a T-shirt into something that is street style worthy or even dress down a statement piece. I personally follow shoe trends closely, as I rely on them for their outfit-altering powers. This is why I’ve been studying all of the best shoe moments from New York Fashion Week. After seeing countless styles snapped on the street style scene, it became instantly clear that there are some runaway trends from NYFW.

From statement boots to the new color that is appearing everywhere to the tricky shoe trend that’s quickly taking over 2019, you’ll want to add each of these to your closet. Ahead, see how fashion insiders are styling these five cool shoe trends, and then shop my edit of styles to add to your shopping cart.

GREEN IS THE UNEXPECTED COLOR THAT'S EVERYWHERE

Okay, maybe the dominance of green on the street style scene isn't the biggest shock, after all. With the rise of slime green last year, it was only a matter of time before the color took over shoes.

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Who What Wear editor in chief, Kat Collings, is leaning hard into the green footwear trend.

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Pastel shoes will be where it's at this spring.

KNEE-HIGH BOOTS INSTEAD OF OTK STYLES

Over-the-knee boots have reigned supreme at fashion month when the temperatures hit cold temps, but this season, we're seeing knee-highs take over instead. Roomy styles with slightly slouchy silhouettes are everywhere.

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These boots from The Row have become a fixture on the street style scene.

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Faux croc is the luxe trend that will be around for awhile.

PLATFORMS, PLATFORMS, PLATFORMS

Platforms are really having a moment right now. I started to see platform shoes pop at the beginning of the year, but with their many iterations at NYFW, they're set to explode.

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A platform version of Dr. Martens combat boot is an easy way to transition into the trend.

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Or if you're really ready for platforms, just got for it with a supersize version.

WESTERN BOOTS ARE ALIVE AND WELL

Last fall, we saw the rise of cowboy boots. Wondering if the trend has legs? Looking at the many outfits styled with Western boots at NYFW, it certainly does.

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This sleek silhouette is a cool, modern take on Western boots.

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If you prefer more traditional cowboy boots, style them with relaxed jeans and a polished leather coat.

SOPHISTICATED WHITE SLINGBACKS

What are we seeing in the world of heels? Polished slingbacks that tie together everything from skirt outfits to looks with leather pants.

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Here's a way to add slingbacks to an already-polished outfit for a sophisticated look.

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Or, you can add them to finish a more offbeat look.

Next, see the 13 fashion brands I wear on repeat.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. BeforeBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.