Shoe Capsule Wardrobe 2025: 6 Trendy Pairs to Try

Given that we’re well and truly into the new year, there’s no time like the present to ensure we’re stepping into 2025 on the right foot.

To do so, it’s worth reassessing our footwear collections to ensure a shoe capsule that balances practicality and flair. Unlike other fundamental wardrobe staples, shoes take quite the beating considering how they’re required to take us to and fro across a wide range of terrains. Investing in designer shoes or a pair like The Row’s minimalist leather sandals is only a wise decision if the only time you plan on wearing them is from your house, into a cab and then to a restaurant. However, for those of us who like what’s on our feet to protect against the elements and provide a polished finish to our looks, it’s imperative that our 2025 shoe capsule wardrobe pulls double duty.

Once upon a time, we might’ve said that finding this equilibrium was impossible, with shoes designed for either dressing up, going to work, wearing on holiday or running errands. We’ve come a long way since then though, with luxury designers, high-street stores and sportswear brands all offering up shoes that can survive your daily step count and look good whilst doing so.