Statement shoe trends come and go like clockwork every season and while some stick around for years, others go from hot to not in what feels like a matter of seconds… UGG boots, we’re looking at you!
Remember Mary Janes, T-bar heels or jelly sandals? No? Well, we’re about to remind you of all these nostalgic shoe trends and many, many more!
We’re throwing it back all the way to the 90’s to round up the most popular shoe trends of each year from 1990 to 2020. From creepers to ballet flats, we know you’re desperate to find out what the must-have shoes were the year you were born…
2020 – Perspex Heels
The Kar-Jenner’s FAVE she trend. From Kylie to Hailey Bieber, all our fave celebs are still obsessing over this killer heels trend. So whether you’re dressin’ them up for a glam girls’ night out or adding a touch of glam to your everyday style, you can’t go wrong with these cult classics.
2019 – Snake Print
If you slithered into the world in 2019 then you’re winning girl! The popular shoe trend in your year was snake print and ngl, we’re still obsessin’ over it two years later. Looks like your birth year had quite the impact
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2018 – Chunky Trainers
The trainer trend that took over our LIVES! Every single ‘it’ girl was spotted killin’ it in this trend; Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, the list goes on…
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2017 – Sock Boots
Sleek and sophisticated, sock boots added a touch of chic to every look. This trend has stuck around for a good few years now, and how could it not? It makes the ‘effortlessly chic’ look easy to attain.
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2016 – Furry Loafers
How could we possibly forget the ICONIC Gucci loafers of 2017?! They got us all dreamin’ of owning our very own (more affordable) pair!
2015 – Sliders
Once we slipped our feet into ultimate comfort in the shape of sliders back in 2015, we NEVER looked back!
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2014 – White Trainers
Ahh, however could we forget the tennis shoe trend that took over 2014?! We just couldn’t get enough of a sleek white trainer back then.
Whether you were dressin’ ‘em down with jeans and a cute tee or going all out and teaming them with a statement suit, there truly was a pair for everyone!
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2013 – Pointed Toe Pumps
A red carpet classic, from Kendall & Kylie to Selena Gomez, all our fave celebs we’re rocking this heels trend throughout 2013.
If you used to team them with your fave peplum piece in true Kim K style, then you really were killin’ your style game back in 2012 girl.
2012 – Ballet Flats
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s no denying that 2012 was the year of the ballet pumps. EVERYONE wanted a pair. Style queens Alexa Chung and Victoria Beckham both loved them, so obvs we all did too.
2011 – Creepers
Creepers are like marmite. You’re either obsessed with them or hate them with a passion, there’s no inbetween. If this is your birth year then girl, you’re kinda controversial ain’t ya?
2010 – Ankle Boots
A style staple we’ll NEVER be bored of! Silhouettes may change, but we’ll forever love a classic ankle boot.
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2009 – Neutral Tones
Wait, 2009 or 2021? Neutrals took over our shoedrobes in 2009 and we’re SO glad they’re back in our lives again.
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2008 – T-Bar Heels
Kinda conservative, kinda cool. The T-Bar took over in 2008 and we don’t know about you, but we consider them a Blair Waldorf classic.
2007 – Peep Toe Heels
Peep toe heels were THE must-haves shoes in 2007.
Sticking to the Gossip Girl theme, it’s only right that the ‘it’ shoes of the year were a style staple for everyone’s fave ‘it’ girl; Serena van der Woodsen.
2006 – Folded Down Boots
If you teamed your folded down boots with your fave skinny jeans, an oversized belt and a pink Motorola flip phone, you were the envy of EVERYONE in 2006.
2005 – Platform Flats
Forever a classic, this trend comes and goes like a yo-yo. However, platform flats have never been as prominent on the fashion scene as they were back in 2005. Whether you were dressing them up with your fave tiny waistcoat or opting for an on trend boho look, you were definitely wearing them.
2004 – UGG Boots
An ICONIC trend.
Paris Hilton and Nicole Riche OWNED 2006, no arguments. Can you name a more controversial look than Ugg boots, a bedazzled Juicy Couture tracksuit and a mini bag? Nope? Didn’t think so!
2003 – Kitten Heels
Cargo pants, crazily cropped tops, kitten heels, velour tracksuits and trucker hats? 2003 was a year or fashion mishaps we’d rather forget! Although we are rather fond of a kitten heel rn…
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2002 – High-Top Trainers
Girl, if you teamed your new high-tops with lace up jeans and super glossy lips, you were basically a fashion icon.
2001 – Strappy Heels
The year that Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears attended the American Music Awards in their ICONIC denim look. What you may, or may not have noticed was Britney’s strappy heels poking out the bottom of her double denim dress.
2000 – Pointed Toe Boots
The year of tiny t-shirts, halter necks, low-rise jeans and, of course, pointed toe boots.
1999 – Barely There Heels
It’s 1999 and you team your fave new crop top with a maxi skirt and a pair of barely there heels. You are the definition of fashion.
1998 – Metallic Heels
Tiny mini dresses, strappy sandals, feathered trims, mini skirt suits, micro bags and metallic heels. It sounds like 1998 was a year of statement styles we’re STILL obsessin’ over now.
1997 – Square Toe Boots
Double denim, athleisure outfits, florals, chokers, square toe boots? Now THIS is a year we wish we were born in!
1996 – Loafers
Slip dresses, tracksuits and loafers? Sounds a lil like 2021 to us…
Making their first big comeback since their 50’s debut, loafers were 1996’s ‘it’ shoes.
1995 – Mary Janes
When everyone’s favourite chick flick Clueless was released in 1995, Mary Janes took over our shoedrobes. Of course, the most iconic pair had to be the white Mary Janes Cher teamed with her famous tartan yellow suit.
1994 – Platform Mules
Platform mules were THE must-have shoe of 1994. Teamed with ya fave tailored skirt or pant suit, you were sure to slay ‘em.
1993 – Combat Boots
We’re obsessed with combat boots RN, but they certainly took on a way more grungy role back in 1993. If you fancied yourself as the next Courtney Love, all you had to do was team ‘em with ya fave babydoll dress to become a grunge queen.
1992 -High-Top Sneakers
Thanks to the likes of Nirvana and Pearl Jam, grunge took over the fashion world in 1992. Grunge didn’t just mean combat boots though, styling up ya fave high-top sneakers with any kinda plaid shirt counted too!
1991 – Platform Flip Flops
If the school-girl-style trend was your vibe back in 1991, then we guarantee platform flip flops were NOT your thing! But if you were more into leotards, mom jeans, tracksuits and oversized sweats, then we bet you were platform flip flop obsessed!
1990 – Jelly Sandals
Jelly sandals could possibly be THE most controversial shoes on the list yet… Tending to divide opinion, these statement shoes are sure to make you feel some kinda way!
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