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This One Thing: The Statement Shoe

Photo: Courtesy Of Christopher Esber

The right shoe can make or break an outfit. These five pairs from local brands prove a statement style is worth the investment this autumn.

Words by Alice Jeffery · Updated on 15 Jul 2026 · Published on 10 Apr 2024

Hardworking shoes are the backbone of a modern wardrobe. Sneakers have gone from trend to timeless. Loafers are well-loved. And ballet flats are back in a big way.

But sometimes the occasion calls for more fancy footwork. Luckily, the statement shoe is making its presence known this season. Style with jeans or kick things up a notch with an LBD – these pairs don’t need much help to steal the spotlight.

Camilla and Marc Rhys pump

Camilla and Marc combines the red trend with the wrong-shoe theory and it’s working. The Adara pump in black is another avant-garde option this season if you’re not feeling fiery., $750

Buy at Camilla and Marc

Christopher Esber Minette Veil heel

Christopher Esber crafts the ultimate Cinderella shoe. There’s also a flat version – and a heel shaped like a banana peel , if you fancy., $1395

Buy at Christopher Esber

Paris Georgia Dune wedge

The wedge is back if Paris Georgia has anything to say about it. This ox-blood patent leather iteration is also scratching our turn-of-the-millennium style itch., $890

Buy at Paris Georgia

St Agni Python high boot

Knee-high and snakeskin: a statement-making shoe if we’ve ever seen one. You could also opt for the mule., $799

Buy at St Agni

Essen The Mary Jane

Level up your Mary Jane obsession and go for a metallic moment this season. Flats can still be fun, after all., $379

Buy at Essen The Label

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About the author

Alice Jeffery is a freelance writer and Broadsheet’s former shopping editor.

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