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New shoe styles and trends come and go with every season, but there are a select few styles that always come back in style, time and time again. Decade after decade, we’ve seen these footwear styles resurface on fashion-it girls as the latest and greatest new trend–except they’re nothing new at all.
Timeless wardrobe pieces are always a great item to invest in because you know you’ll get your money’s worth out of them. That’s why it’s a great idea to splurge a little on classic footwear styles. If the fashion scene of spring 2018 has taught us anything so far, it’s that trends are never truly gone for good.
The 4 styles of shoes that always come back in style are:
–Ballet Flats
–White Leather Sneakers
–Neutral Slides
–Black Loafers
1. Dolce Vita Cato Asymmetrical Slide Sandal ($79.95)
A pair of simple, classic slides in a neutral color will never, ever go out of style. This will forever be a trendy go-to summer shoe. The casual sandal slide is versatile enough to match with absolutely anything in your spring and summer wardrobe, which may be the reason behind its timeless success.
2. G.H. Bass & Cc. 'Whitney' Loafer ($109.95)
Spring 2018 has been the season that loafers were reborn. The classic professional shoe silhouette is not new, but it did certainly just gain a new younger following. Penny loafers were first introduced as a new shoe style back in the 1940s and 50s. Now, you can spot them all over the street style scene.
3. Adidas Superstar Sneaker ($79.95)
Practically any Adidas sneaker is a sure-fire bet to always be in style. The classic white leather sneakers pair effortlessly with so many outfits that the fashion world just can't get enough of them. Soon after adding a pair to your closet, you'll find you can't stop wearing them.
4. J.Crew Evie Ballet Flat ($98)
Ballet flats are a timeless shoe style. Considering the flat has been around since the 16th century, it's safe to say that this shoe style is not going anywhere. Seriously, can you imagine a world without ballet flats? We can't either. Investing in a quality pair of cute ballet flats is a wardrobe purchase you will not regret.
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