Fall is the perfect time to think about potential investment pieces. The year is coming to an end. The trends have been scouted and the Fashionweeks have passed. Curating a list of potential investment pieces is not only helpful to summarize what you like. It can also help develop your style and scan your wardrobe for what is missing. It can help you navigate the upcoming sales season. And it can support your wishlist for Christmas or future birthdays. So let’s sit down for a moment and bring all these thoughts into a list. And to give you some inspiration for shoe investment pieces.

What is a fashion investment pieces?

What is a really good investment piece when it comes to fashion? Some might think value, others might argue more on the personal side. But ultimately it can and should be something that checks many boxes. Like high quality, wearable, refining style, multi-purpose usage. The good news is that while we’re living in an every-goes fashion era, fashion has also become less trendy and more timeless. Personal style has never been as important as it is today. That makes it a little easier to stay away from trends when figuring out what would be worth spending on. And at the same time there are certain routines most people follow somehow and their styles need to support it: work / working out / travel or commute. So the item should somehow support our own routine to be able to check boxes like being wearable or purposeful.

What shoes have been trending in 2024 and what can we expect from the next year?

There are a few trends that have been developing for some time now and not seem to go anywhere. And they are as resilient for good reason: they’re practical and timeless.Which means they make a great option for a shoe investment pieces list. Generally we see tendencies like a heavy focus on leather, so less sneakers then the years before. In the aftermath of platforms, we now also see more and more flats, such as ballerinas and loafers. And besides little fun trends like jelly shoes, flip flops, and cowboy boots, actual boots have been back for some time now as well as booties.

How do I curate a good list of potential shoe investment pieces?

• Categorize the trends: (1) Loafers (2) Kitten-heels (3) Ballet flats (4) Boots / Booties
• Define the amount you’re willing to spend. “Investment” can scare people off, understandably. But it just means spending purposefully on something that will become a wardrobe staple of yours or feed a certain purpose and setting a spending limit before you purchase. You will find options below in different budgets like >200 >500€ >700€ and so on.
• Check your closet. If you have three pair of loafers you might not need another pair. Or you might need exactly one good reliable pair because it is all you wear. To figure that out it’s important to know what you wear / what your wardrobe might need / what you often miss when getting dressed.
• If you want to set-up a list to re-assure yourself during the upcoming sales season, I recommend setting up accounts at your favorite online shops and putting the potential investment pieces (and only those) on the account wishlist. If you want to simply generally have a list because you want to shop more purposefully, I recommend a dedicated notes section on your phone. One for bags, one for shoes, and so one.

Shoe highlights of 2024 and for 2025

Classic shoe investment pieces

As loafer is a classic as classic pieces come. It’s chic yet preppy and casual. It’s androgynous and compliments a work outfit just as much as a denim look. Black might be the ultimate classic loafer but brown or even burgundy are just as easy to style and versatile. All of the listed pieces are available in more colors. Style them with a cashmere turtleneck by Michale Kors Collection, Brunello Cucinelli tweed pants, and a Nanushka pilot jacket. Add simple jewelry and a black bag or your choice.

>200€
Coach

>400€
Ayede

>600€
Tod’s

>800€
Gianvito Rossi

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Elegant shoe investment pieces

A kitten-heel is an all-rounder in the heels department. It is relatively comfortable and answers to any dress code such as occasion or office wear. For an elegant evening look style them with a tuxedo from Saint Laurent and a clutch from Cult Gaia. Statement jewelry and a clean hairstyle go really well with this look.

>200€
Love Moschino

>500€
Stuart Weiztman

>800€
Jimmy Choo

>900€
Tom Ford

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Casual shoe investment pieces

The lates resurfacing of the ballet flat trend have ultimately assigned them to classics. They’ve become less feminine and much cleaner what makes them a Go-To for plenty of different occasions. For a casual look style them jeans from Veronica Beard, a heavy knit from COS, and a tote bag from Loewe. Add your favorite everyday jewelry and a Trenchcoat.

>200€
COS

>300€
Lotusse

>500€
Chloé

>900€
Valentino
Garavani

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Playful shoe investment pieces

When it comes to boots and a high leather quality, maintaining your fixed budget can be tricky. So this is where a sales comes in extra handy. And if you’ve found your boots you can be sure that they’ll accompany season after season. To style them simply pair them with a shirt dress from Max Mara and a big hoodie from Annie Bing. Finally add a pair of vintage style earring from Saint Laurent.

>200€
Ganni

>300€
Flattered

>1.000€
Acne

>1.600€
Celine

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