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The Most Popular Shoe of the Moment Is Actually a Flat

Loafers Shoe Trend 2016

The Most Popular Shoe of the Moment Is Actually a Flat

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If you're someone who dreads the thought of slipping into sky-high heels, not to worry: the most popular shoe of the moment is actually a flat. Loafers have taken street style by storm, having been spotted on a number of bloggers and editors alike. Better yet? The fancy-yet-comfy footwear option was included in a variety of Autumn '16 collections. Looks like this ol' classic is here to stay.

From jeans to skirts to tailored pants, you'll find a few different ways to style your own loafers ahead. Don't own a pair yet? We've also included a few great options to shop, helping you stay on top of one of 2016's biggest trends.

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Gucci · Barneys New York · Prada · Christian Louboutin · Madewell · Balenciaga · Burberry · J.Crew · Nicholas Kirkwood · MICHAEL Michael Kors · Seychelles · MSGM · Steve Madden · Jeffrey Campbell · Kate Spade · Robert Clergerie · Tod's · Marc Fisher
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You Can Pair Them With Jeans
You Can Pair Them With Jeans
Image Source: Getty / Mireya Acierto
Or Skirts and Dresses
Or Skirts and Dresses
And They Definitely Go With Trousers
And They Definitely Go With Trousers
Loafers Can Replace Heels
Loafers Can Replace Heels
Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot
Or Trainers
Or Trainers
They're Equal Parts Comfortable and Elevated
They're Equal Parts Comfortable and Elevated
Image Source: Getty / Vanni Bassetti
There's More Than 1 Type, Too
There's More Than 1 Type, Too

Loafer heels, backless loafers, platform sneaker-like loafers — so many options!

You Can Opt For an Embellished Pair
You Can Opt For an Embellished Pair
Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot
Or Stick With a Solid
Or Stick With a Solid
Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig
A Fun Styling Hack? Letting Your Socks Hang Out
A Fun Styling Hack? Letting Your Socks Hang Out
Image Source: Getty / Daniel Zuchnik
These Shoes Also Work For a Variety of Temperatures
These Shoes Also Work For a Variety of Temperatures
These Furry Gucci Slip-Ons Were a Hit During Fashion Week
These Furry Gucci Slip-Ons Were a Hit During Fashion Week
Image Source: Getty / Georgie Wileman
Because Loafers Are a Street Style Hit
Because Loafers Are a Street Style Hit
Jennifer Aniston Loves 'Em
Jennifer Aniston Loves 'Em
Gigi Hadid Loves 'Em
Gigi Hadid Loves 'Em
Olivia Palermo's Collection Is Quite Impressive
Olivia Palermo's Collection Is Quite Impressive
She Wore Them All Around Fashion Month
She Wore Them All Around Fashion Month
And Styles Bright Pairs With Her Everyday Outfits
And Styles Bright Pairs With Her Everyday Outfits
And Neutral Pairs With More Statement-Making Ensembles
And Neutral Pairs With More Statement-Making Ensembles
We Spotted Them at Kate Spade's Autumn '16 Presentation
We Spotted Them at Kate Spade's Autumn '16 Presentation
Image Source: Getty / Brian Ach
And This Heeled Pair Made Its Way Down the Tory Burch Catwalk
And This Heeled Pair Made Its Way Down the Tory Burch Catwalk
Image Source: Getty / Peter White
Polo Ralph Lauren Paired Brown Loafers With Thick Grey Socks
Polo Ralph Lauren Paired Brown Loafers With Thick Grey Socks
Image Source: Getty / Brian Ach
And the Ones at Coach Were Metallic and Studded
And the Ones at Coach Were Metallic and Studded
Even Michael Kors Included Them in His Collection
Even Michael Kors Included Them in His Collection
And They're Not Going Anywhere Anytime Soon
And They're Not Going Anywhere Anytime Soon
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They Popped Up in Gucci Spring '17
They Popped Up in Gucci Spring '17
And Tory Burch (Again!)
And Tory Burch (Again!)
We Saw a Shiny Pair in Dolce & Gabbana's Collection
We Saw a Shiny Pair in Dolce & Gabbana's Collection
And Neutrals at Banana Republic
And Neutrals at Banana Republic
Something With a Stripe? Creatures of the Wind Had It!
Something With a Stripe? Creatures of the Wind Had It!
And DKNY Took Its Options to New Heights
And DKNY Took Its Options to New Heights
Yep, This Shoe Is Totally Taking Over
Yep, This Shoe Is Totally Taking Over

Now shop a pair for yourself!

Gucci
Horsebit-detailed Leather Loafers - Black
$630
from NET-A-PORTER.COM
Buy Now See more Gucci Flats
Barneys New York
Women's Penny Loafers
$275
from Barneys New York
Buy Now See more Barneys New York Flats
Prada
Patent Leather Wing-Tip Loafer, Royal Blue
US$975
from Neiman Marcus
Buy Now See more Prada Flats
Christian Louboutin
Women's Laperouza Loafers
US$895
from Barneys New York
Buy Now See more Christian Louboutin Flats
Madewell
The Orson Loafer
$148
from Madewell
Buy Now See more Madewell Flats
Balenciaga
Shearling-lined Suede Loafers
$1035
from mytheresa
Buy Now See more Balenciaga Flats
Burberry
Tassel Detail Leather Loafers
$595
from Burberry
Buy Now See more Burberry Flats
J.Crew
Biella tassel loafers
US$288
from J.Crew
Buy Now See more J.Crew Flats
Nicholas Kirkwood
'Casati' loafers
$603
from Farfetch
Buy Now See more Nicholas Kirkwood Flats
MICHAEL Michael Kors
Hamilton Moc Flats
$120
from Macy's
Buy Now See more MICHAEL Michael Kors Flats
Seychelles
Women's 'Tigers Eye' Loafer
$109
from Nordstrom
Buy Now See more Seychelles Flats
MSGM
Flower Loafer (Women)
$575
from Nordstrom
Buy Now See more MSGM Flats
Steve Madden
Women's Meela Lug Tassel Loafer
$89
from Macy's
Buy Now See more Steve Madden Flats
Jeffrey Campbell
Belanger Loafers
$130
from shopbop.com
Buy Now See more Jeffrey Campbell Flats
Kate Spade
Women's 'Cosetta Too' Bow Loafer
$258
from Nordstrom
Buy Now See more Kate Spade Flats
Robert Clergerie
Women's Alice Mules
US$495
from Barneys New York
Buy Now See more Robert Clergerie Flats
Tod's
Women's 'Classic' Leather Loafer, Size 6US / 36EU - Black
$475
from Nordstrom
Buy Now See more Tod's Flats
Marc Fisher
Pagan Loafers
$79
from Macy's
Buy Now See more Marc Fisher Flats
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Gucci
Horsebit-detailed Leather Loafers - Black
from NET-A-PORTER.COM
$630
Barneys New York
Women's Penny Loafers
from Barneys New York
$275
Prada
Patent Leather Wing-Tip Loafer, Royal Blue
from Neiman Marcus
US$975
Christian Louboutin
Women's Laperouza Loafers
from Barneys New York
US$895
Madewell
The Orson Loafer
from Madewell
$148
Balenciaga
Shearling-lined Suede Loafers
from mytheresa
$1035
Burberry
Tassel Detail Leather Loafers
from Burberry
$595
J.Crew
Biella tassel loafers
from J.Crew
US$288
Nicholas Kirkwood
'Casati' loafers
from Farfetch
$603
MICHAEL Michael Kors
Hamilton Moc Flats
from Macy's
$120
Seychelles
Women's 'Tigers Eye' Loafer
from Nordstrom
$109
MSGM
Flower Loafer (Women)
from Nordstrom
$575
Steve Madden
Women's Meela Lug Tassel Loafer
from Macy's
$89
Jeffrey Campbell
Belanger Loafers
from shopbop.com
$130
Kate Spade
Women's 'Cosetta Too' Bow Loafer
from Nordstrom
$258
Robert Clergerie
Women's Alice Mules
from Barneys New York
US$495
Tod's
Women's 'Classic' Leather Loafer, Size 6US / 36EU - Black
from Nordstrom
$475
Marc Fisher
Pagan Loafers
from Macy's
$79
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Kate Spade Flats SHOP MORE
Kate Spade
Globe Metallic Leather Travel Ballet Flats
from Bloomingdale's
£125
Kate Spade
claudia flats
from Kate Spade
£215£84
Kate Spade
carmelina flats
from Kate Spade
£230£89
Kate Spade
Lilliad Glitter Stripe Espadrille Flats
from Bloomingdale's
£115
Kate Spade
ellie flats
from Kate Spade
£205£79
Balenciaga Flats SHOP MORE
Balenciaga
Knife Pump
from Balenciaga
£445
Balenciaga
Patent leather pumps
from mytheresa
£375
Balenciaga
Studded Leather Brogues - Black
from Net-a-Porter
£485
Balenciaga
Giant Gold Flat Booties
from Balenciaga
£735
Balenciaga
Leather mules
from mytheresa
£485£242
Christian Louboutin Flats SHOP MORE
Christian Louboutin
Vinodo Bow-embellished Patent-leather Ballet Flats - Black
from Net-a-Porter
£435
Christian Louboutin
Miss Mars Suede And Leather Point-toe Flats - Black
from Net-a-Porter
£595
Christian Louboutin
Ballalarina Bow-embellished Leather Flats - Black
from Net-a-Porter
£495
Christian Louboutin
Corsankle Leopard-print Calf Hair
from Net-a-Porter
£695
Christian Louboutin
Coramia Embellished Glittered Canvas Flats - Claret
from Net-a-Porter
£485
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