The 3 Shoe Styles I’m (Finally) Ready to Get Rid Of

In case you haven’t heard, lately, I’ve been in a bit of a
wardrobe-cleanout mood. It all
started earlier this month with my (beloved) denim drawer, and
after realizing how good it feels to let go, now it’s time to shift
the focus onto my many pairs of shoes. After all, aside from my
winter coats, the two categories take up the most real estate in my
limited NYC closet by a landslide. Plus, with fall on
the horizon, there’s no better time to declutter and, of
course, make space for some new
purchases. So if you’re curious to know which shoe styles am I
finally ready to get rid of—and by “get rid of,” I mean sell or
donate—just keep scrolling. Along the way, you can read about
what I’ll be wearing instead and why, plus shop my fall-ready shoe
picks.

Don’t
tell Kanye, but the Yeezy-inspired, super-tight and minimalist sock
boots of several seasons ago are officially of no use to me
anymore. Don’t get me wrong; I’m still obsessed with boots, but
instead of stretchy sock styles, I’ll be wearing one of the many
statement versions that are trending for the season ahead. Think
snake, embellished, lace-up, and more, with subtle details like
embossing and square toes making the cut as well.

While
they had a great run (see what I did there?), I think I’m finally
over the several pairs of chunky, dad-inspired fashion sneakers
that accumulated in my closet over the past two or three years.
Now, I’m all about sporty and technical-looking sneakers, or even
those with a little retro vibe, with Nike leading the pack
unsurprisingly. Aside from how they look, I love how I can actually
wear the same shoes to the gym as I would just to look cool on the
weekend.

That’s
right. I’ll pretty much wear any heel trend aside from wedges at
this point. I know they had a comeback this summer, but I just
never really got back into them—especially when there are so many
other options that provide some comfort while still looking cool.
So, specifically, I’ll be wearing mules, strappy sandals, and
slingbacks for fall, with a wider heel whenever possible for that
extra pressure relief that wedges are known for.