10 Winter Shoes French Women NEVER Wear (And What They Wear Instead)

10 winter shoe trends French women never wear. Bonjour! Have you ever wondered why French women look so effortlessly chic and elegant even during winter time? The best kept style secret is that they I'm going to show you the 8 shoe trends French women, always choose the right shoes. real French women are wearing in Paris, the 8 winter shoe French women always wear So in today's video... and how to style them à la Parisienne. So let's start the video. The first winter shoe trend French women are wearing this winter is sock boots. Forget the chunky snow boots, French women don't wear sorel boots for example or even Uggs, these are not winter shoe trends or winter shoes that are popular here in Paris. Unless it is snowing. And after years of chunky platform winter shoe or chunky boots for example, we have seen a shift towards something that is more streamlined, slim and elegant like sock boots. And sock boots are extremely trendy this winter in Paris, especially with slim soles, something that looks very feminine and with a tight sock at the ankle. In terms of styling, French women absolutely love to wear them with feminine pieces. They match perfectly a long skirt, a long knit dress or even, of course, straight jeans. Like this one from Vivaya, the Fiona boots which are such a practical and comfortable interpretation of this trend and of course I'm going to show you how Parisians are styling them. What makes this boot so special is the combination of structured boots and this beautiful stretchy sock style knitted shaft. It's crafted from soft wool yarn that gently hugs your ankles. Giving you that cozy second skin feeling while helping to retain warmth during colder days. And again French women don't wear the Uggs or the Sorel boots, they go for something slightly more feminine and elegant. I also love this rich chocolate brown color which is incredibly versatile and looks Also elegant with neutral winter outfits. And what I love about this pair is that they really focus on comfort without compromising on style. The Fiona boots feature the VibroWalk sole which provides an enhanced underfoot cushioning and support. making them ideal for walking around paris all day. they also have a flexible anti-slip outsole which is especially useful during winter time and a water repellent upper so they are practical for those unpredictable rainy and day and if you're interested to buy these exact same sock boots i will put the link below the video i do have also an exclusive promo code for you during black friday so This is the right time if you are interested to buy Vivaya shoes. And the next best winter shoe Frenchmen love to wear is retro slim sneakers. After years of chunky dad sneaker trends or oversized chunky soles, we have seen a shift in terms of sneakers towards something that is more refined, feminine and also with slim sole. Again slim fitting sneakers are extremely trendy like this one for example with a retro elongated shape and again French women don't wear chunky dad sneakers during winter time. This is not the trend here in Paris. Sneakerina is still one of the biggest trend this winter and you're gonna see a lot of French women pairing them with capri pants for example and another size bomber leather jacket faux fur coat Or even straight leg jeans, of course, long skirt and midi dress. Like this one from Vivaya. And these are my favorite sneakers, the Yeezy, which perfectly embodies the sneakerette trend we are going to see all winter. What I love about this one, and again, these are my favorite sneakers ever, they combine the elegance of the ballerina flat with the Practicality of a sneaker and they are the perfect dupe of the plume by Miu Miu. They have this beautiful ultra slim silhouette inspired by vintage 70s by Adidas trainers with a soft recycled velvet upper that gives them a lovely refined texture. I absolutely love the bi-colour. This is a new color released by Vivaya for this winter. And what I love about these sneakers, they are lightweight and flexible so you can fold them, which makes them incredibly practical for traveling or packing in your suitcase. I always bring a pair of Vivaya with me. They also accommodate wider feet and they're also machine washable. In terms of style, I would style them with a dark straight leg denim, chocolate brown cashmere sweater and of course a long skirt. And the next winter shoe trend the French women are loving is the velvet embroidered loafers. Forget chunky loafers, frumpy slippers or even this type of Birkenstock, chunky Birkenstock like this one with faux fur. Frenchmen don't wear this type of shoes, they look way too casual and a little bit négligé like we say in French. I only wear this type of shoes during winter for indoor because I'm a comfort at home indoor shoes but not my everyday winter shoes. What is trendy today in Paris for winter are this type of velvet loafers inspired by the traditional smoking slippers with rich luxurious textures, Whimsical motifs and embroidery. I think they bring something very elevated to a winter outfit and they are extremely easy to wear for every day. Frenchmen incorporate velvet loafers into the everyday wardrobe without looking too formal or overly dressy. Something I've seen here in Paris Style with straight-leg jeans, straight-leg trousers, a long wool coat or a simple blazer. Like this one from Vivaya, the Audrey loafers, and I do own a few pairs from Vivaya right now. They are such a charming interpretation of the embroidered velvet loafer trend. They feature a beautiful soft knitted velvet upper. Adorable embroidery motifs that add a little personality to an otherwise classic silhouette. Like many Vivaya shoes, they are of course machine washable and they do have a protective heel patch designed to help reduce rubbing and prevent blisters. The embroidery adds just the right amount of charm without making the outfit look too busy. It's that perfect balance between in elegance, comfort, and a little personality. And the next winter shoe trend the French women are loving are slouchy suede boots. Another major shoe trend I've seen everywhere in Paris is suede slouchy boots. After years dominated by very structured, tight-fitted knee-height boots, often with a rigid leather and polished silhouette, we have seen a shift towards something that feels much more relaxed and slouchy and suede is definitely the major trend here in Paris and while black leather boots is a classic and timeless wardrobe essential suede is taking the center stage here in Paris for this winter in deep chocolate brown or even beige or cognac with this slouchy, relaxed silhouette at the ankle. French women pair it usually with boho chic or relaxed, feminine pieces. Think a long, flowy knit dress or something very flowy with volume. And the next best winter shoe trend everyone is wearing in Paris are animals. print shoes think leopard croc emboss or snake skin but the biggest winter shoe trend this season is zebra zebra is everywhere coming in different versions like loafers ballerina or even little boots in paris french women tend to treat animal print or exotic shoe prints like neutral so the secret is to keep the outfit more understated minimalist And usually, they go for a monochromatic outfit to let the shoes do the talking. The biggest trend I've seen here in Paris is a monochromatic black outfit, for example, very bourgeois, very quiet luxury-inspired, paired and matched with zebra shoe and also a statement bag. And the next best winter shoe trend the French women are loving this season is knee-height boots. After a few seasons dominated by exaggerated platforms, chunky soles were everywhere for the past few seasons here in Paris, or even dramatic knee-height silhouettes. We have seen the return of something much more understated. Think elegant knee-height boots with rounded almond toe in smooth leather with a high shaft. Knee-high boots definitely dominate the trend of la petite bottine, the little boots. This is something I've seen all over the street in Paris. French women usually pair it with straight-leg jeans. One of the most iconic winter outfits for this season is straight leg jeans inside knee-high boots or equestrian boots, a long blazer in black or dark chocolate, and of course a white shirt. The signature Parisian outfit, very Hermès-inspired. But Frenchmen usually pair knee-high boots with pretty much every single outfit for this winter. Think a long silk skirt, a long dress, a long trouser. This is usually something they wear over snow boots when it is snowing here in Paris. And the next best winter shoe trend Frenchmen are loving this season are buckled boots. Another shoe trend making a huge comeback this winter is buckle boots. After a few seasons dominated by the minimalist ankle boots, La Petite Bottine or even Chelsea boots with a slim sole, I've seen in Paris the return of something much more stronger, with more personality, inspired also by the biker style. Think statement buckles, large leather straps or vintage inspired hardware in dark chocolate, cognac, dark brown with a little heels. And French men usually avoid, especially here in Paris, the full biker looks. They usually pair it with more feminine and elegant pieces. Think a long skirt, long flowy skirt or even pleated skirt which is the biggest trend here in Paris. And the next best winter shoe trends French women are loving are T-bar Mary Janes. Another shoe trend you're going to see everywhere this winter in Paris is T-bar Mary Jane inspired by the elegant footwear of the 50s and 60s. After a few years dominated by exaggerated soles or very chunky platform Mary Jane, we have seen the return of something more streamlined, feminine and delicate and T-bar Mary Jane is definitely everywhere. Think a beautiful T-strap, small buckles, rounded or pointed toe shape and block heels. And the biggest trend this season is patent leather in black, white, dark chocolate or even burgundy. Patent leather is the biggest trend. And usually French women love to pair it with a mini. Think mini skirt, mini dress, opaque. Tight and versatile, Mary Janes, they also love to wear it with little socks to get this vintage retro vibe, very Pierre Cardin. And to finish this video, the last best winter shoe trend I want to point out is wedge mule. This is something I've seen in the last season collection and this is all over Paris. After a few years dominated by platform block heels, especially this one inspired by Prada and Miu Miu, we have seen a shift toward Wedge inspired by the 60s and 70s and Wedge Mule sees everywhere. Especially in this one, pointed toe for example, almond shape but pointed toe is definitely the trend with wedge platform, mid heel and in dark neutral leather, think dark brown chocolate, I've seen also burgundy and white. And that's it for today about the best winter shoe trend the French women are loving and wearing this season. Do not forget to check below the video for for all the various shoes, the references as Put in the video I absolutely love Ivaya and I do wear a lot of loafers and sneakers I'm a huge fan of the sneaker collection if you have any question please let me know do not forget to check all my winter trends and winter fashion coming in this channel do not forget to subscribe and I see you very soon for another one bye