A thing called “quiet luxury” has been the most popular aesthetic of 2023 thus far, without a doubt. We’ve been covering it a lot here at Who What Wear since it seemingly came out of nowhere, but it’s usually spoken about in terms of quiet luxury bags or an overall look. I’m here to talk about it in terms of shoes.
Quiet luxury shoes are pared-down, minimalistic shoes that are well-made and look expensive even if they’re not. If they are designer, the logos are minimal or absent. Also, they may still be recognisable, but probably only to someone who really knows fashion. If affordable, they’re the kind of affordable shoes that could easily be mistaken for a designer pair.
I scoured the internet in search of the best quiet luxury shoes on the market right now and narrowed it down to 30 incredible pairs. Scroll to shop shoes you’ll wear for years to come.
Our entire editorial team is understandably obsessed with these.
These are so sleek.
The Row is quiet luxury in every sense of the term.
Quiet luxury at its prettiest.
These flats are at the very top of my wish list.
Your search for sleek mules can probably end here.
The elevated way to wear two-strap sandals.
My dream shoes.
Gigi Hadid has been wearing these quiet beauties lately.
These holiday-ready sandals will take up minimal room in your suitcase.
I’m obsessed with the little buckle.
Bye chunky loafers, hello elegant ones.
Snakeskin is about to have a major glow-up.
A modern take on classic ballet flats.
I can pretty much guarantee that these are going to sell out quickly.
A classic.
I don’t usually go for espadrilles, but these are very chic.
Metallic quiet luxury shoes may seem like an oxymoron, but they exist.
Wear these new Birkenstocks and you’ll get tons of compliments.
Subtle pink shoes such as these are surprisingly versatile.
These are the perfect wedding-guest shoes.
If these are still in stock in your size, consider yourself lucky.
Bottega has the quiet luxury look on lock.
Red is one of the most luxurious colours there is.
Just a hunch but you probably have a ton of things to wear with these.
Woven materials always look instantly luxurious.
These are for all of the kitten-heel lovers out there.
I love the architectural feel of these.
An iconic shape.
Last but not least, The Row flats celebrities loves.
This story originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S.
