Jennifer Aniston Made These Shoes Famous on Friends — and Now They're Popular Again
Considering the resurgence of '90s trends, it's no wonder we're looking to Rachel Green for outfit inspiration. The fictional TV character from Friends, played by Jennifer Aniston, popularized so many styles during the 10 seasons of the show, from that signature haircut 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.
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Isabel Marant Robby Boots
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Saint Laurent Babies Boots
Saint Laurent Babies 70 Leather Knee-High Boots ($777, originally $1,295)
Open-Toed Strappy Sandals
Rachel routinely wears neutral colorways with long dresses or skirts.
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Calvin Klein Caz Sandals
Calvin Klein Women's Caz Strappy Sandals Women's Shoes ($44, originally $125)
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Brunello Cucinelli Monili-Trim Sandals
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Slingback Pumps
Rachel brings these over in patent from the '80s to the '90s, pairing them with date-night dresses.
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Vetements x Manolo Blahnik Pumps
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.
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Zara Platform Sneakers
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Adidas by Stella McCartney Crazymove Sneakers
Smoking Slippers
Of course, now girls are wearing their loafers with track pants too, just like Rachel.
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Everlane The Modern Penny Loafer
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Salvatore Ferragamo Elisabella Slippers
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Nicholas Kirkwood Casati Slippers
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.
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Via Spiga Alana Mary Jane Pump
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.
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Steve Madden Jace Embroidered Sandal
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Stella McCartney Wave Platform Sandals
Stella McCartney Wave Platform Sandals ($239, originally $610)