Considering the resurgence of '90s trends [1], it's no wonder we're looking to Rachel Green for outfit inspiration [2]. The fictional TV character from Friends, played by Jennifer Aniston [3], popularized so many styles during the 10 seasons of the show, from that signature haircut [4] to miniskirts and tights.
But perhaps you skipped over Rachel's shoes, many of which were muted in color but noteworthy in silhouette. These days, everything from her knee-high boots to her smoking slippers and — oh yeah — those trainers she played Thanksgiving football in are popular again. Read on to reminisce about Rachel's best footwear and shop fresh iterations too.
Knee-High Boots
Rachel wears them often with miniskirts and tights.
H&M Knee-High Boots
H&M Knee-High Boots [6] ($60)
Isabel Marant Robby Boots
Isabel Marant Robby Suede Knee-High Boots [7] ($640)
Saint Laurent Babies Boots
Saint Laurent Babies 70 Leather Knee-High Boots [8] ($777, originally $1,295)
Open-Toed Strappy Sandals
Rachel routinely wears neutral colorways with long dresses or skirts.
A.P.C. Strappy Sandals
A.P.C. Strappy Sandals [9] ($233, originally $333)
Calvin Klein Caz Sandals
Calvin Klein Women's Caz Strappy Sandals Women's Shoes [10] ($44, originally $125)
Brunello Cucinelli Monili-Trim Sandals
Brunello Cucinelli Monili-Trim Strappy Sandal, Rose Gold [11] ($1,795)
Slingback Pumps
Rachel brings these over in patent from the '80s to the '90s, pairing them with date-night dresses.
Ganni Sabine Sandals
Ganni Sabine Suede Slingback Pumps — Black [12] ($235)
Vetements x Manolo Blahnik Pumps
Vetements Manolo Blahnik Satin Slingback Pumps — Black [13] ($1,585)
Paul Andrew Rhea Pumps
Paul Andrew Rhea Suede Slingback Pumps — Black [14] ($645)
Eye-Catching Trainer Sneakers
Who can forget Rachel's sport looks? She plays football in these black-and-white sneakers that are totally street-style-appropriate today.
Zara Platform Sneakers
Zara Contrasting Leather Platform Sneakers [15] ($56)
Adidas by Stella McCartney Crazymove Sneakers
Adidas by Stella McCartney Crazymove Bounce Trainer Sneakers [16] ($170)
Prada Linea Sneakers
Prada Linea Rossa Leather Grip-Strap Sneaker, White [17] ($590)
Smoking Slippers
Of course, now girls are wearing their loafers with track pants too, just like Rachel.
Everlane The Modern Penny Loafer
Everlane The Modern Penny Loafer [18] ($175)
Salvatore Ferragamo Elisabella Slippers
Salvatore Ferragamo Elisabella Leather Smoking Slippers [19] ($550)
Nicholas Kirkwood Casati Slippers
Nicholas Kirkwood Casati Velvet Smoking Slippers [20] ($695)
Mary Jane Pumps
Rachel wears these for a dancing class she takes with Monica and Phoebe, but she wears this style often throughout the series with office-appropriate looks.
Via Spiga Alana Mary Jane Pump
Via Spiga Women's Alana Mary Jane Pump [21] ($225)
Chloé Mike Pumps
Chloé Mike Bow-Embellished Leather Mary Jane Pumps — Black [22] ($885)
Tory Burch Pump
Tory Burch Women's Marisa Mary Jane Pump [23] ($298)
Platform Slides
Rachel's are embellished on the upper part of the shoe, which is a trend we're seeing plenty when it comes to the latest crop of platforms.
Steve Madden Jace Embroidered Sandal
Steve Madden Women's Jace Embroidered Platform Slide Sandal [24] ($100)
Stella McCartney Wave Platform Sandals
Stella McCartney Wave Platform Sandals [25] ($239, originally $610)
Stella Luna Slide Sandals
Stella Luna Women's Buckle-Detailed Suede Platform Slide Sandals [26] ($395)