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5 Boring Shoe Trends Dominating 2026

  • 2026年1月23日
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If you want your outfits to look the most 2026, take my advice and ditch the ornate shoes. Sure, there are exceptions, but for the most part, shoe trends right now are looking pretty dull—in a good way. Complicated shoes with lots of bells and whistles have fallen by the wayside as the fashion crowd and celebrities have deemed pared-down shoes, like The Row’s offerings, to be the overarching shoe trend right now.

If you love the ’90s minimalist style of celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Zoë Kravitz, you’re not alone. My Instagram feed is filled with influencers and editors who are dressing in a similar aesthetic as of late, and their shoes have a lot to do with that. Below, I’ve pinpointed five specific trends that are admittedly boring yet very chic. I predict you’ll be wearing them for years, unlike the trendier styles that come and go. Keep scrolling to see IRL examples of each trend on a handful of very well-dressed women and shop the “boring” trends for your own shoe collection.

Minimalist Ballet Flats

Take it from Jenner: Minimalist ballet flats sans bows are the style to shop for in 2026. Versions made of soft leather with a high vamp are the most directional.

Influencer wearing minimalist ballet flats.

Shop Minimalist Ballet Flats

Old-School Loafers

If you’re shopping for a new pair of loafers, look for simple styles that are devoid of logos and any other trendy details. Just a simple pair of leather or suede loafers is all you need.

Influencer wearing loafers.

Shop Old-School Loafers

Slingback Kitten Heels

An easy way to make any outfit look elegant is to wear it with a pair of slingback kitten heels. They’re appropriate year-round and for any time of day or night. Consider it a sound investment every time you order a pair.

Influencer wearing slingback kitten heels.

Shop Slingback Kitten Heels

Slipper Mules

There’s something about backless mules that just looks so effortless, and if you choose an elevated pair in leather, suede, or even satin, they’ll also look quite polished. No one will mistake this trend for actual bedroom slippers—trust me.

Influencer wearing flat slipper mules.

Shop Slipper Mules

Classic Black Pumps

I’m not sure that there’s a heel style more boring than a pair of plain black pumps. They’re the perfect finishing touch to so many outfit formulas, and they’ll truly never go out of style, hence their popularity.