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In 2025 the '90s are back and bigger than ever with Y2K style setting the tone across all aspects of our wardrobe. The styles of the early 2000s are returning in substantial ways—footwear, purses and more and the Ugg Mary-Jane exemplifies a look that feels 2025, even if it has crop tops and low-rise jeans screaming throwback. Carrie Bradshaw and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy are among the influential 90s style icons showcased in the footwear trends for autumn/winter 2025. Y2K has gone viral and social media portals like TikTok and Instagram have helped elevate it to a pop culture phenomenon by embracing playfulness, nostalgia and a no-apology attitude.

The '90s truly represented the height of glam and no red carpet was ever complete without a pair of sleek bracelet-strap heels or dizzying sky-high stilettos. This autumn, get ready for a throwback to the '90s as seven iconic and stylish shoe trends make a big return.

90s Shoes That Are Trending Again

Bracelet Shoes

The Ferragamo fall/winter 2025 collection by Maximilian Davis spotlights killer heels with dainty ankle straps reminiscent of the seductive tones associated with Gucci. This detail adds an uplifting density to the collection.

Mules

Pared-back mules, well-known longtime mainstay of ‘90s minimalist style are trending again with Daniel Roseberry giving them trompe-l'œil updates at Schiaparelli while modernising this classic footwear.

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Ballerina Flats

Karl Lagerfeld's 1999 pointed-toe twist on ballet flats added edge but the classic toe-cap style reigns supreme in the 2020s craze, remaining a street-style favourite and staple on autumn/winter 2025 runways.

Loafers

Designer loafers have transformed from an autumn piece of clothing to the ultimate trophy piece, largely due to MiuMiu's preppy look that is still going strong. This season you can wear loafers with inconvenient-length skirts for a fresh feel to the look.

90s shoe trends back

 90s-inspired shoes that are trending again (Image Credits: Canva)

Classic Stilettos

Classic stiletto heels are a style that will never go out of fashion - their height of popularity was in the mid-90s, a time of hope and happiness. Their shape and sophistication keep them relevant in fashion and a style staple in your wardrobe.

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Metallic Boots

The autumn/winter 2025 runway at Rabanne sparkled with metallic silver booties, creating a retro-futuristic feeling. With a shiny, high-shine finish and calf-height cut, they referenced a jet-set mode from 1995 that linked back into the collection with a clear sense of nostalgia.

Mary Janes

Mary Jane shoes are becoming fashionable once again with designers reworking the classic design with chunky heels, oversized buckles and loafer-like silhouettes as a staple for autumn/winter 2025 runways.