After all, what we require from our shoes during the winter differs from any other season. In spring and summer, we tend to prioritise fashion over function, because the last thing we want to think about during a heatwave is putting on more layers; and in autumn we switch between trainers, sandals and boots until the weather makes up its mind. But winter calls for practicality first, and judging by what’s happening on the feet of London’s best dressed, there are a handful of key styles topping the list for both style and substance, and they’re all pairs we’re already familiar with (they may already be in your wardrobe).
So, should you be ready to brave the cold, here are our picks of the six most discussed winter shoe trends turning heads in the capital now and well into 2024.