As Who What Wear editors, we're very discerning shoppers, especially when it comes to designer shoes. After all, they can be quite expensive, and there are so many to choose from. Given the options and our admitted pickiness, when we say that something is the "smartest" purchase we've made in a certain category, we mean it.We're particularly passionate about designer shoes, and while we love a good affordable find, there are certain designer pairs that we fully believe are worthy of the investm...

Unless you've been living under a rock for all of 2023, you're probably aware that J.Crew is the brand of the moment. With the arrival of Olympia Gayot, the new head of womenswear design, came a renaissance for the Americana brand that dominated the basics world in the '90s. However, it's largely been the retailer's clothing additions that have garnered praise, with Gayot's elevated suiting, timeless dresses, and outfit-making jackets all garnering attention on TikTok and beyond. The shoes, ...

If we're talking footwear trends, there seems to be one brand with the most staying power:the everlasting Birkenstock. The brand has taken the fashion set and celebrities by storm everywhere from Stockholm to Los Angeles. Chances are you already know, love, and own a pair, but since I'm in the business of trend reporting, I have a new style that needs your attention. The Arizona Big Buckle Teddy has just landed at Zappos, and it's the cozy, comfortable, and stylish shoe of my dreams. I love to s...

There are already plenty of boot trends unfolding among the fashion set right now, but the runways are giving us insights into which specific silhouettes early adopters will be wearing next year. With many boot-wearing months upon us, I've been curious about the styles that were emerging on the runways, so I dove into the collections deeper to see the exact boots trends we can expect to gain steam as we look to the year ahead.Many of the trends are echoing what we're already seeing on the styl...