Let’s Go Shoe Shopping!
Shopping for your big day doesn’t necessarily end once you’ve found the dress. For some of you, the hunt for perfect shoes is welcome adventure, and for others, it’s more of an overwhelming addition to the wedding planning to-do list. For those of you looking for recommendations, we’ve put together some of our favorite wedding shoe brands, with sustainability and unique styles in mind.
Scroll through our best bridal shoe roundup:
Loeffler Randall: This woman-owned and (mostly) women-operated company has proven to be a favorite among Loulette Brides. Their great styles are known for being super comfortable, and we’re huge fans of their commitment to responsible practices.
Rivecour: Their wedding collection is “A true ode to love. Sandals to sublimate you throughout this unique day.” This brand features classical styles made with fine leatherwear and are made in Portugal according to traditional methods to respect the values and ethics of the present day.
Gray Matters: Gray Matters shoes are designed with artisanal details, so that each piece carries an attitude of its own; a casual confidence of women who can own it.
Sarah Flint: Sarah’s shoes and designed and inspired by women, with a dedication to sustainable manufacturing and highest quality materials. Her Wedding Collection includes a variety of textures, heel heights, and details.
Alterre: Harmony and Shipla are the brains behind this one-of-a-kind footwear concept. Their styles are customizable, allowing you to select different components to create your dream shoe!
Interchangeable straps: All of Alterre’s shoes come as separate pieces that you can change in literally a snap. Just pull the strap over the heel and snap the strap onto the metal stud. For boots and ballet flats, pull the strap over the toe. Turn one shoe into one hundred with their patented stud technology!
Camilla Elphick: This brand focuses their efforts on minimizing leather waste and reducing their energy footprint, all while creating designs with the purpose of becoming cherished heirlooms.
The RealReal and Vestaire Collective: If you know anything about us, you know we LOVE a secondhand/thrifted/vintage treasure. These two platforms authenticate their products and are well-worth keeping an eye on.
Kate Spade: The cutest, most cheeky, most fun designs, Kate Spade’s wedding edit never fails. Not to mention their perfectly glam Keds! “From your walk down the aisle to your first dance, find the perfect fair.”
Sylven New York: For our bootie brides, you’ve got to check out the eco vegan boots by woman-owned, Sylven. Classic styles in classic colors made with premium materials with a commitment to sustainability.
Brother Vellies: Aurora started her company with the goal of keeping traditional African design practices, and techniques alive while also creating and sustaining artisanal jobs. Her funky styles include feathers and bright colors, as well as classic silhouettes.
Margaux: Super comfortable and stylish shoes from our hometown, NYC!
Laroude: FUN shoes for those looking for a little something extra! We are BIG fans of their platforms for brides looking for something a little more 70’s inspried!
Betsey Johnson: Queen of kitsch and SO many sparkly, fun shoe options.
Maguire: Sister-owned and eco-conscious, with some incredible options! Visit their store in NYC!