Product of the week: The pointy shoe

What is it:

The pointy shoe is a trend that’s pretty much self-explanatory: it’s essentially a shoe with a pointed toe. It was omnipresent on the catwalks of the autumn/winter 2023 season and varied in terms of height, material and design, among other things. It came in a variety of forms, from kitten heels to over-the-knee boots to open-toe sandals. Its history dates back to before the Middle Ages, so it is by no means a new phenomenon. But the models for this season brought a refreshing variation in footwear for a new era that will enable it to transcend eras.

Why you should order it:

While the pointed toe is a very special shoe shape in itself, the look still comes in numerous variations that allow it to catch the attention of a large audience. Since the look is available in both flat-soled and heeled shoes, each target group can choose a model that suits them. The silhouette itself also appeals to consumers looking for ways to visually lengthen their legs, as the pointed toe shape is known to balance proportions. In this sense, the footwear offers both visual advantages and a trendy look.

Where we saw him:

Pointed-toe shoes were a big theme in the FW23 collections, particularly in the form of kitten heels. Miu Miu set the trend here with her pointy shoes, decorated with miniature buckles and fasteners. Awake Mode’s shoes also featured spikes, but were upgraded with the use of sculptural heels made from metallic elements. Other brands chose more minimalist variants of the shoe model. While Dundas opted for muted tones for his velvet shoes, Alessandra Rich’s black patent shoes were paired with lace socks to underline the brand’s ‘Light Academia’ aesthetic for the season.

How to style it:

The pointy shoe has the unique advantage that it optically lengthens the legs with almost every outfit. The silhouette can peek out from beneath floor-length trousers, or paired with a skirt with a shorter hemline to flatter the figure. If pants, the look works particularly well with flared, wide, or flared legs. In this combination, the pointed shoe creates a casual look and immediately creates more glamour. Closed-toe shoes or boots with heels are best suited for this, as they effortlessly make the daytime look ready for use in the evening as well. Skirts also go well with open toes and embellished ties or lacing at the ankles.

The pointed toe is a popular FW23 footwear trend. It became the ‘It’ shoe of the season on the runways and in street style. The silhouette, material and heel height of the shoe may vary, but the benefits it offers its wearers – optically elongating the silhouette or transforming the look into an elegant one – make it one of the most important shoe trends of the season that you should lead in the range.

This translated article was previously published on FashionUnited.uk.