Every season, there are a few standout trends that take a while to pick up, then surprise us with their staying power. A few years ago, it was off-the-shoulder tops; then came the rise and sustained popularity of wide-leg pants. This time around, it’s the ever-popular mule shoe.
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The backless shoe trend could have just been a blip on the sartorial radar, but they had other plans. Mules ascended to trend status around this time last year, and given the near dozens of iterations that have popped up to stay weather-appropriate (see: flat mules, chunky-heeled mules, double-strap mules and even closed-toe mules for winter days when putting on booties for the fourth week in a row was just too much to ask), it seems they’re here to stay.
Ahead, shop our favorite timeless mule shoe styles — no matter your budget.
Originally posted on StyleCaster.
Topshop Dixy mule clog
Topshop Dixy mule clog (Topshop, $48)
Mari Giudicelli Leblon mules
Mari Giudicelli Leblon mules (The Dreslyn, $935)
Rachel Comey Simone woven wedge mules
Rachel Comey Simone woven wedge mules (The Frankie Shop, $498)
Modernwave mule
Modernwave mule (W Concept, $144)
Fendi embellished leather mule
Fendi embellished leather mule (Net-a-Porter, $650)
Schutz D’ana mule
Schutz D’ana mule (Schutz, $190)
Zara leather mules with frill
Zara leather mules with frill (Zara, $49.99)
Oak + Fort mustard mule
Oak + Fort mustard mule (Oak + Fort, $68)
Mango leather wrap sandals
Mango leather wrap sandals (Mango, $79.99)
Recto bicolor square-toe mule
Recto bicolor square-toe mule (W Concept, $431)
Bold It Out
Bold It Out (Parme Marin, $280)
Aldo Yaessi mule
Aldo Yaessi mule (Aldo, $80)
LOQ Ines heels in Yute
LOQ Ines heels in Yute (Garmentory, $470)
Gray Matters Lara mules
Gray Matters Lara mules (Need Supply, $450)
Pixie Market brown square-toe mule
Pixie Market brown square-toe mule (Pixie Market, $189)
Raffia lucite heel
Raffia lucite heel (Urban Outfitters, $98)
Crosswalk metallic opalo mule
Crosswalk metallic opalo mule (Urban Outfitters, $167)
Everlane The Day mule
Everlane The Day mule (Everlane, $120)
Mansur Gavriel elegant mules
Mansur Gavriel elegant mules (Net-a-Porter, $475)
Charlotte Olympia verdant mules
Charlotte Olympia verdant mules (Farfetch, $423)
Forever 21 faux suede mesh mules
Forever 21 faux suede mesh mules (Forever 21, $28)
Zara silver-toned mules
Zara silver-toned mules (Zara, $49.99)
Lou.Earl Avon leather sandals
Lou.Earl Avon leather sandals (Lou.Earl, $368)
Vagabond Katlin mule
Vagabond Katlin mule (Asbury Skies, $99.95)
Suede pointed, heeled shoes
Suede pointed, heeled shoes (Genuine People, $168)
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