“Always attentive to the demands of the people, the current design “It doesn’t leave comfort aside.” Mariana Marrari, independent professional and researcher specializing in footwear and dissemination of trends from INTI, points out that this is reflected in sales, where comfortable shoes are those that occupy the first positions in the ranking.
The novelty of the moment is that this quality must add elegance. “Although sneakers took over the market Because they are comfortable, fashion is showing a return to distinction. This trend is inspired by the need for practical fashion that allows women to feel groomed without suffering with their shoes every time they leave the house or go to work. To this end, brands began to invest in good finishing details and ergonomic insoles in glamorous items,” says Marrari.
According to the specialist, the height proposals today do not generally exceed 7 cm, and the most original ones have the star as taco pacifier. “This heel was presented for the first time in the 1950s, as a comfortable and flattering opposite that sought to compete with the stiletto heels that were in vogue,” he provides as color information.
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“Definitely, the cue came back strong this season, precisely because fashion set its sights on activities that require being more well-groomed. Anyway, the shoe is here to stay and is not going to go away because we learned to include them even in the more classic and elegant outfits. This season They share the podium with heeled boots and made of sophisticated materials such as croco,” says Camila Álvarez, Marketing Manager at OGGI Zapatos.
Likewise, great designers and the industry focus on recreating those classics that survive all time. “Ballerinas and guillerminas They are in the game, as well as the loafers, which this season come in countless variants: with metal buckles, in black with a white top and even with rubber soles and platforms. The lasts of square toeround and pointed coexist like never before seen in all these typologies,” illustrates Marrari.
Trends also indicate that it is the turn of the booties with injected bases and platforms, sports-type boots, combat boots and shoes adorned with chains and buckles. They are styles inspired by the retro fashion of the ’90s and early 2000s. For its part, the star of the season is the knee-high cane boot, with all types of tacos and bases. They are elegant and versatile. They combine well with both jeans and dresses. And if they come in worn leather, the better,” says Jessica Kessel, creative director at JK designer shoes.
As for materials, cowhide remains the favorite, “although you also see many suede, fabric and synthetic materials shoes high quality. The predominant colors are black, chocolate, beige and earth tones, but we continue to bet on combination of shades since our beginnings, as one of our most personal hallmarks,” he adds.
Riding boots, Texans and buccaneers top the top ten, followed by ballet flats, guillerminas and moccasins. Among the tacos, the pacifier prevails. The sneakers don’t give up.
On the other hand, one of the textures that stands out in most collections is the denim. “It revolutionizes the wardrobe, since it is generally not a material used in shoes. It is an infallible option to compose casual and cool looks: either with maxi boots or sneakers made in such of jeans, a nude or camel coat looks great, to name one case. But there is more. A star resource to highlight are bows, which come hand in hand with a trend called Coquettewhich is inspired by the homonymous style promoted by Diana of Wales in her youth, a time when she was seen wearing bows on dusty pink and lilac blouses and dresses. In shoes, handbags and all kinds of accessories, they are a must,” Marrari lists.
As for the colors, apart from the classic chocolate brown, sole, off white and black, it adds up to red color accentssome oil “and, without a doubt, silver, which has become a classic in recent seasons.”
The curtain effect in riding boots, Texans and buccaneers is also sweeping this winter 24. “It consists of a layer of leather, or any other chosen texture, that completely covers the shaft of a boot and only allows the tip of the shoe to be seen,” says Laura Ramírez, founding partner of the brand. Lali Ramirez.
Popularized in the late 2000s and early 2010s, this variant gained notoriety from the French luxury house Givenchy. Shark Lock Boots (yes, that’s actually their name) confirm this winter 2024 their status as an object of desire. Country-style, its more trends they add ornaments like bows and ropes, platforms, vibrant tones and even all kinds of metallics. Of course, in any case, they do not lose that extra coverage on their rod that identifies them so much.
“Without a doubt another model that is worth talking about is the removable boot, which consists of a short boot to which by adding a shaft it transforms into a long boot. I added it to my collection as an item that is definitely worth investing in, since allows you to have two boots in one”, adds Ramírez. And he continues: “Synthetic hair and matelassé also stand out a lot, which coexist perfectly with one of the top colors of the season: bull’s blood red. And since the Argentine woman is a fan of height, the platform is still valid”.
In agreement, Pía Petrossi, head of design at Mishka, adds: “The thick and stable studs They are one of the favorites when gaining height. To this end, we did not hesitate to create the Virginia boots. They are pure comfort since they are made of soft, top-quality leather that gives the shaft a super cool touch. In addition, its robust heel is the ideal companion to wear them all day with style. A separate chapter deserves the use of fancy materials such as gold, glitter and some colored crocuses to enrich different designs.”
Las Texans They also came to stay. “Indisputable piece of winter as well as summer, this time they combine the rich tradition of embroidery and stones with the robustness and authenticity of western style”says Ariel Minetti, owner of Beautee, a family business specializing in handcrafted leather boots.
“In turn, the animal print It is also a strong trend: the classic leopard remains a favorite, while the cow and zebra introduce a modern and bold freshness. These elements are perfect for creating a closet background. versatile and eye-catchingideal for the contemporary woman who seeks to stand out in every step,” completes entrepreneur Carla Packer, creator of her eponymous shoe brand.
Finally, Antonella Rufolo, owner of the Viru Shoes brand, summarizes: “There is a boom for leopard, the metallic ones and the green and red colors, which are established as the favorites of the season. As a replacement for the sneaker, a classic leather boot is a great choice since it dresses us 24 hours a day. Trends are changing, but the boot does not go out of style”, he concludes.
