One of autumn’s most sought-after footwear silhouettes, the almond shoe, is exactly what its name suggests. Curved and smooth, the shape is comparable to its namesake nut. And much like said nut, the almond shoe is simple and versatile – culinary speaking, almonds are, of course, used in both sweet and savoury dishes – and fashion wise, these shoes pair well with trousers, skirts, trousers and dresses.
The upper on an almond shoe hits slightly higher on the bridge of the foot than a traditional pump, and has been interpreted by brands as flats, kitten heels and stilettos, in leather, mesh and suede. When it comes to colours, neutral shades including chestnut brown, cream – and almond! – have been popular among the street-style set, while The Row’s black almond kitten heels have proven a hit for celebrities including Zoë Kravitz, Alexa Chung and Elsa Hosk.
Embrace the enduring footwear shape – which will see you through autumn and beyond – with Vogue’s pick of the best almond shoes to shop now.
Shop the best almond shoes for autumn 2024
