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Investing in fresh fashion is a great way to usher in the new year. Although selecting the best denim or outerwear might feel a little more intuitive, shopping from the bottom up, aka your feet – might feel better with some guidance. Enter: the top men’s shoe trends for 2024. Between the classics and statement or dressier styles, what silhouettes are ruling 2024?
We predict loafers, running shoes, and other familiar styles to only gain traction in the new year. While the shoes spotted on high-fashion runways, top celebrities, influencers, and fashion insiders will also help shape the trends for 2024. Think Mary Janes, mules, and fashion-forward hiking shoes.
The current men’s shoe options will have you covered for casual and presentation days at work, date nights or nights with the boys, weekends lounging at home or outside, and so much more. You’ll find options in a wide range of pricing that will help elevate an outfit and ground you when you need it. Ahead, discover the five trends to step into, guaranteed to make for one stylish 2024. And if you’d like to capitalize on one of the styles, we have recommendations for each trend to shop immediately. Good luck choosing just one.
In case you haven’t noticed, loafers have gone viral over the last few months — indicating themselves as a big trend for 2024. Whether you fancy a penny loafer or a lug sole loafer, the options will run the gamut.
Although seen on Kendall Jenner and every other supermodel, don’t make the rookie mistake of thinking that Mary Janes are only for women. Just ask Pharrell who put male models down the runway at the Louis Vuitton show with patent leather Mary Janes and ruffle socks.
Hiking shoes a big splash in 2024. Function wise, they are breathable, durable, provide great traction and midsole support, plus have a wide toe box for excellent comfortability. Fashion wise, the style completely plays into the gorpcore trend taking over our feeds.
Over the last two to three years, male mules have been picking up steam within the fashion set. Starting casual with the Birkenstock, other brands have caught onto the versatility and comfort of a mule for men — leading to more casual and formal options than ever in the new year. With no laces, you can easily slip-in and out of them. Mules can be worn indoors or outdoors and for the eco-friendly shoppers, they are also available in recycled plastic, cork, and even algae.
I mean, we know we’re talking about the Adidas Samba. These past few years have been the Samba’s moment in the spotlight, like no other sneaker has really come close. They kind of popped off when Adidas started releasing drops in collaboration with Wales Bonner But the silhouette has since transcended the brand. Earlier this year, Nike collabed with Bode to rerelease a retired soccer shoe, the Astro Grabber that was seen on one Kaia Gerber before it even came out.
