Hate to break it to you, but it's time to break up with your classic stilettos. Look, it's not like we don't appreciate the height they lend us or their ability to elongate our legs when we slip into a favorite minidress. But enter 2017, and there are so many refreshed styles [1] that can get the job done — and with notable flair.
In 2016, we slowly transitioned out of our shoes with a fine point, swapping them for block heels [2] that planted us a bit more firmly on the ground. All of the silhouettes ahead are actually way more comfortable than a stiletto, and luckily, they're what everyone's wearing. Scroll to find your favorite replacement pair, or jump ahead to the category you already know you're into.
- Midrise Boots [3]
- Creepers [4]
- Mules [5]
- Block-Heel Pumps [6]
- Thigh-Highs [7]
- Mary-Janes [8]
Midrise Boots
Valentino Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots — Black [12] ($995)
Mango Patent Sock Boots [13] ($100)
M Missoni Leather Ankle Boots With Gold Toe Detail [14] ($595)
Stuart Weitzman The Clinger Bootie [15] ($575)
Yeezy Mesh Ankle Boot, Bone [16] ($995)
The Dreslyn Newbark Sabrina Mid-Heel Boot [17] ($785)
Coconuts by Matisse Women's Babe Mid-Calf Boot [18] ($185)
Creepers
Stella McCartney Faux Leather Platform Brogues [19] ($1,095)
Steve Madden Korrie Lace-Up Platform Sneakers [20] ($125)
Prada Spazzolato Leather Lace-Up Creeper, Black/Red (Nero+Scarlatto) [21] ($950)
Miu Miu Satin Platform Sneakers [22] ($595)
Mules
Daisy Street Heeled Mules [23] ($46)
Topshop Global Point Mules [24] ($100)
Need Supply Co. Kriss Mule in Tobacco [25] ($398)
Pour La Victoire Capri Mules [26] ($328)
Vince Giorgia Suede Flat Mule [27] ($275)
Zara Beaded Backless High-Heel Shoes [28] ($90)
Givenchy Maremma Leather & Lace 90mm Mule, White [29] ($995)
Block Heels
J.Crew Evelyn Leopard Print Block Heel Shoes [30] ($330)
Chloé Lauren Pumps [31] ($448)
Mansur Gavriel Patent Ballerina Pump [32] ($475)
Martiniano High Heel Glove [33] ($548)
Salvatore Ferragamo Vara Pumps [34] ($532)
Vince Camuto Davel Block Heel [35] ($140)
Thigh-Highs
Jeffrey Campbell Cienega Over-the-Knee Boot [36] ($190)
Missguided Black Neoprene Thigh High Peep Toe Booties [37] ($90)
Proenza Schouler Thigh High Boots [38] ($1,860)
Public Desire Olivia Tie Back Heeled Thigh High Boots [39] ($76)
Mary-Janes
Carvela Greatest Mary Jane Embellished Mid Heeled Shoes [40] ($181)
Dolce & Gabbana Embellished Suede Mary Jane Pumps — Black [41] ($1,245)
Gianvito Rossi Lorraine Velvet Mary Jane Block-Heel Pumps [42] ($760)
Miu Miu Crystal Embellished Patent Leather Mary-Jane Pumps [43] ($890)