Stud Finder: In-Demand Embellished Shoes That Run the Gamut From Boots to Loafers and Even Sneakers
Grunge fashion and even beauty have made their way back into the conversation. Want proof? Rocking flannel is once again popular, a trend currently being cosigned by the street style set. Another musical genre is giving the early 90s obsession a run for the money. Heavy metal. At least in the form of significantly studded shoes.
In most instances, the aforementioned studs encompass the entire silhouette. Alaïa also had a hand in building this craze. The fashion-forward fashion house’s now legendary embellished ballet flats got the momentum going. So it makes sense that the brand has several studded footwear options. Although we’re currently partial to its partially studded leather ankle boots. Khaite is another purveyor of the category. It kicked things off with its own pair of stud-enhanced ankle boots. It took things a bit further, however, by also releasing chunky mule pumps.
Plenty of additional designers are in the mix for fall. Buy Isabel Marant’s Lolya set now because we predict it’ll be among the first to disappear. Sister brands Prada and Miu Miu each supply classic loafers covered in metallic accents. Tory Burch’s ballet flats are proving to be hot commodities, while the many autumnal colors of Valentino Garavani’s Mary Janes ensure their spot in seasonal history.
Of course, you don’t have to be a big spender to take part. While not considered fast-fashion, 3.1 Phillip Lim’s snazzy platform brogues are priced at an unbelievable $179 over at The Outnet. The Schutz Eiza Studded Ballet Flat in a wine hue will run you $178. On the hunt for boots? See Maeve’s Studded Stretch Ankle Boots in Night Cherry at a reasonable $198.
Despite the hardware, these picks are actually relatively easy to style. You can pretty much sport them with anything. That includes studded leather jackets. Skip doing triple leather looks by working in jeans or tailored trousers instead of leather pants, though.
Ready to amp up every ensemble in your fall repertoire? Then keep scrolling to unearth the most stylish studded shoes of the season.
Isabel Marant Lolya Studded Leather Ankle Boots, $1,790 at Net-a-Porter
3.1 Phillip Lim Mercer Eyelet-Embellished Leather Platform Brogues, $179 at The Outnet
Khaite Cloak Stud Leather Mule Pumps, $1,480 at Bergdorf Goodman
Schutz Eiza Studded Ballet Flat in Vino, $178 at Urban Outfitters
Alaïa Studded Leather Ankle Boots, $2,700 at Mytheresa
Valentino Garavani Nellcote Studded Suede Mary Jane Ballerina Flats in Havana Beige, $1,150 at Bergdorf Goodman
Coperni Studded Bridge Stretch Boots, $475 at H.Lorenzo
Prada Spazzolato Leather Studded Loafers, $1,390 at Neiman Marcus
AllSaints Kenny Stud Runner Sneaker, $259 at Revolve
Khaite Studded Leather Ankle Boots, $1,580 at Net-a-Porter
Sebago Dan Studs Loafer in White, $275 at Urban Outfitters
Tory Burch Studded Ballet, $525 at Tory Burch
Maeve Studded Stretch Ankle Boots in Night Cherry, $198 at Anthropologie
Church’s Burwood Met Studded Glossed-Leather Brogues, $1,370 at Net-a-Porter
Chloe Susanna Ankle Boot, $1,460 at Chloe
All Black Studded Mary Jane Platform Shoes, $205 at Anthropologie
J.Crew Teagan T-Strap Wing Tip Heels in Patent Leather in Milan Brown, $159.50 at J.Crew
Junya Watanabe 60mm Stud Boots, $851 at Farfetch
El Vaquero Siren Studded Western Boots, $1,500 at Free People
Staud Wally Flat Ankle Boots Rivets, $795 at Staud
Christian Louboutin Spikeasy Studded Leather Pumps, $1,695 at Net-a-Porter
Steve Madden Revive Boot, $295 at Revolve
Miu Miu Studded Penny Loafers, $1,470 at Farfetch
Azalea Wang Virgile Studded Knee High Boot, $139 at Nordstrom
Stella McCartney Elsa Eco Alter Mat Heels, $525 at Shopbop
H&M Studded Ballet Pumps in Light Beige, $32.25 at H&M