There aren’t many style topics my mom and I fully agree on. I love neutrals, she loves color. I rotate sneakers weekly, she believes two pairs of shoes are more than enough. But every December, we somehow end up having the same conversation:
which shoes actually go with everything.
Between travel, school drop-offs, working from home, long days on our feet, and unpredictable winter weather, we’ve tested a lot of pairs and surprisingly, we’ve landed on the same handful as our go-to’s for 2026.
These are the lightweight travel shoes I pack for every trip, the minimalist everyday sneakers my mom swears by for teaching, and the cozy slippers we both treat like an essential winter uniform. And the best part? They all pair with leggings, wide-leg pants, dresses, jeans, and the rest of your cold-weather wardrobe.
Just a quick heads up if you order by December 17 you can get them by December 23.
Allbirds is running an End of Season Sale (Dec 26–Jan 4) with up to 70% off final sale styles.
Carrie Bradshaw loves shoes — and honestly, so do we. Explore our latest shoe guides:
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