What Shoes to Wear in Winter: 30 Chic Outfit Ideas for Women

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Wondering what shoes to wear this winter? Take a look at our favorite fashion bloggers who have showcased amazing holiday and winter outfits with remarkably unique heels during the winter months of December, January, February.

Winter means different things in different areas, but we hope these chic looks will inspire you!

1. Blertina in Color-Block Pumps

Blertina of Brite Souls strayed from wearing dark outfits this cold and gloomy winter season. She instead braved the snow in a colorful mini dress and kept herself warm with only a bronzy coat. We love the play of colors in this outfit.

Blertina braved the snow in a colorful mini dressBlertina braved the snow in a colorful mini dress

We were most especially drawn to her color-blocked pumps by Zara, which stood out from the white snow. Would you dare wear pumps instead of boots in the snow?

Blertina's color-blocked pumps stood out in the snowBlertina’s color-blocked pumps stood out in the snow

2. Francesca in Chic Blue Heels

New Year’s Eve is all about anything that sparkles — flowing sparkling wines, never-ending fireworks, and even glimmering outfits!

Francesca of The Sparkling Cinnamon added sparkle to her New Year’s Eve celebration by wearing a glittery blue top, which was a nice contrast to her black pants and gray fur coat.

Francesca styles a glittery blue top with black pants and a gray fur coatFrancesca styles a glittery blue top with black pants and a gray fur coat

Matching her top’s color, but in a softer hue, was a pair of Zara pumps. They are chic and hard to ignore, but you wouldn’t want to wear them outdoors in the cold.

Francesca shows off her feet in blue heelsFrancesca shows off her feet in blue heels

3. Wendy in Gladiator Sandals

We’ve been keeping an eye on chic Christmas party ensembles since November. And we can say that Wendy of ThankFiFi wore one of the most stylish holiday outfits.

Wendy in a white floral lace pencil skirt and a knit topWendy in a white floral lace pencil skirt and a knit top

She boldly paired a knit top with a white floral lace pencil skirt, and the result was fantastic. On her feet was a pair of hard-to-miss Kurt Geiger gladiator sandals, which made her getup more appealing.

Wendy's hard-to-miss Kurt Geiger gladiator sandalsWendy’s hard-to-miss Kurt Geiger gladiator sandals

4. Lynne in Red Holiday Pumps

Lynne of Whatever Is Lovely was pretty and feminine in one of her holiday outfits, which included a floral dress and a lace coat.

Lynne styled a floral dress with a lace coatLynne styled a floral dress with a lace coat

She balanced the muted colors of her clothes with a striking pair of red heels. Note that wearing a hint of red in an ensemble is very trendy during the holidays!

Lynne's striking red pumpsLynne’s striking red pumps

5. Laura in Over-the-Knee Boots

Thigh-high boots are especially hot these days. But in case you’re not sure how to wear a pair without looking like “Pretty Woman,” check out how Laura of Laura Badura rocked her boots.

She flaunted her long legs in a green knit sweater, a black lace-hemmed miniskirt, and Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee boots.

Laura flaunts her legs in a green knit sweater paired with a black lace-hemmed miniskirtLaura flaunts her legs in a green knit sweater paired with a black lace-hemmed miniskirt

Laura looked as hot as her shoes, but interestingly, her whole appearance was kind of modest as well.

Laura's sexy black Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee bootsLaura’s sexy black Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee boots

6. Sarah in Animal Print Shoes

Leopard print and sequins for the holidays? Why not? Sarah of Sarah Styles Seattle was the epitome of holiday glamour in a black sequined mini dress, a leopard jacket, and a pair of leopard pumps by Lanvin.

Her outfit was stunning, but we’re particularly drawn to her shoes, which are both fierce and feminine with bows at the back and crystal stud details at the cone heels.

Sarah's crystal-embellished cone heelsSarah’s crystal-embellished cone heels

7. Nika in Over-the-Knee Lace-Up Boots

Nika of Fashion Agony must be feeling the winter blues as she’s getting less attracted to colors these days. Fortunately, her preference for nude articles of clothing this season doesn’t translate to a boring style.

In fact, she managed to put together a really chic nude ensemble that included a knit sweater, a knee-length flowy skirt, a coat, and over-the-knee lace-up boots. She was fab and elegant in this number!

Nika rocks nude over-the-knee lace-up bootsNika rocks nude over-the-knee lace-up boots

8. Gaby in Fringe Sandals

A little black dress is a staple in every woman’s closet. Gaby of Moda Capital wore one as a Christmas Eve outfit idea.

She looked classy in the dress, which she styled with a furry jacket and fringe sandals. The edgy shoes offset the classic LBD.

Gaby styles a black dress with fringe sandalsGaby styles a black dress with fringe sandals

9. Alexandra in Red Booties and Thigh-High Boots

Got so many clothes yet nothing to wear? That’s every woman’s problem! Well, if you’re wondering what to wear to the next occasion, you can simply bring out your favorite plain dress and build your ensemble from there. Accessorize to transform your look.

Alexandra Dieck of Lexicon of Style wore the same fringe dress with different pairs of shoes to create two different holiday looks.

Alexandra's favorite plain dress styled with Saint Laurent shoesAlexandra’s favorite plain dress styled with Saint Laurent shoes

In the first, she styled the dress with metallic red Saint Laurent booties, which created an edgy rock-and-roll vibe.

Alexandra flaunts her legs in metallic red bootiesAlexandra flaunts her legs in metallic red booties

In the second, she was a hot chick in Stuart Weitzman thigh-high boots.

Alexandra's Stuart Weitzman thigh-high bootsAlexandra’s Stuart Weitzman thigh-high boots

10. Alice’s Metallic Pumps

Metallic heels are great for the holidays!

Alice added edge to her holiday outfit with spiked heelsAlice added edge to her holiday outfit with spiked heels

Alice’s pumps gave her lovely outfit some added edge with snakeskin metallic vamps and spiked heels. Unfortunately, her fashion blog is no longer available.

Alice shows off her feet in shoes with snakeskin metallic vampsAlice shows off her feet in shoes with snakeskin metallic vamps

Alice's shoes also boast edgy spiked heelsAlice’s shoes also boast edgy spiked heels

11. Megan’s Over-the-Knee Boots

A black and white combination is never drab, especially if you wear pieces like those sported by Megan Knight of The Lovely Knight last month.

Dress up a white top and a pair of black pants with a fab black coat and over-the-knee leather boots for a stylish winter look!

Megan's black coat and over-the-knee leather bootsMegan’s black coat and over-the-knee leather boots

12. Anouska Proetta Brandon from Ireland

Not sure how to style an all-black outfit? Take a cue from Anouska.

She balanced the plain dark color of her shirt and pants with a luxurious fur coat and a pair of leopard-print boots. The contrasting details brought life and sophistication to her entire look.

Anouska's leopard-print boots and fur coatAnouska’s leopard-print boots and fur coat

13. Stephanie’s Caged Sandals

Brave the cold season and channel effortless cool without wearing boots.

Stephanie's white top and ripped jeansStephanie’s white top and ripped jeans

Stephanie Ka of Véjà Du opted for tough-chic caged sandals with buckles and studs to finish her street-chic ensemble, which included a loose white top, ripped jeans, a leather jacket, and a beanie. The result was amazing!

Stephanie showed off her feet in caged sandalsStephanie showed off her feet in caged sandals

14. Helena’s Bright-Colored Heels

Go for a modern look this season by wearing monochromatic clothes. Helena Cueva of Mi Aventura Con La Moda wore a grid-patterned gray sweater with trendy black shorts.

Helena flaunted her legs in a grid-patterned gray sweater and trendy black shortsHelena flaunted her legs in a grid-patterned gray sweater and trendy black shorts

A pair of bright-colored heels made her edgy cold-weather outfit more exciting.

Helena's stunning blue heelsHelena’s stunning blue heels

15. Anya’s Brown Ankle Boots

How about a vintage look this season? If it’s your style or if you’d like to experiment, you may take inspiration from blogger Anya Robie of AnnRobieFashion.

Anya wearing black pants with a scarf and a white sweaterAnya wearing black pants with a scarf and a white sweater

Wear black pants with a white sweater and layer with an embroidered scarf and a brown jacket. Style with oversized sunglasses and a pair of brown ankle boots for a stronger retro vibe.

Anya rocking chic brown ankle bootsAnya rocking chic brown ankle boots

16. Priscila’s Edgy Sandals With Green Textured Panels

Priscila Diniz of “Look at Me BR” put together a very chic vintage ensemble, including a bright orange sweater and gray culottes. Her statement accessories — a brown leather jacket and a brown sun visor — enhanced her retro-glam look!

Her fashion blog is unfortunately no longer available online.

Priscila wears a bright orange sweater and gray culottesPriscila wears a bright orange sweater and gray culottes

Priscila opted for an equally interesting pair of shoes. Her unique and edgy sandals feature green textured panels, brown and white trims, buckled ankle straps, and stacked heels.

Priscila showed off  her sexy foot tattoo in edgy sandalsPriscila showed off  her sexy foot tattoo in edgy sandals

This is a very refreshing look from head to toe!

Priscila wearing heels with green textured panelsPriscila wearing heels with green textured panels

17. Diana Enciu and Alina Tanasa in Ankle Boots

This winter, boots usually do the talking. Diana Enciu and Alina Tanasa of Fabulous Muses used gorgeous ankle boots to amp up their simple but elegant brown coats.

Diana Enciu and Alina Tanasa wearing elegant brown coatsDiana Enciu and Alina Tanasa wearing elegant brown coats

Check them out below, and tell us which pair you prefer.

Diana Enciu and Alina Tanasa showing off their winter shoesDiana Enciu and Alina Tanasa showing off their winter shoes

18. The Pearl Oyster’s Gladiator Sandals

Channel your inner bohemian like this chic blogger of “The Pearl Oyster”. Her fashion blog is no longer available online.

Layer a loose sweater over a mini dress, and finish the look not with boots but with a pair of gladiator sandals! You might also want to style the outfit with round glasses and a sling bag to finish off a stylish boho look!

Fashion blogger wearing a sweater over a mini dress with gladiator sandalsFashion blogger wearing a sweater over a mini dress with gladiator sandals

19. Ruta’s Bright-Colored Boots

Break the fashion rule, and mix spring and winter fashion trends like Ruta of Ruta En Route.

Wear your favorite floral top with fitted jeans, a leather jacket, and a scarf. For a chic contrast against the dark-colored outfit, opt for bright-colored boots!

Ruta wearing bright red boots with fitted jeansRuta wearing bright red boots with fitted jeans

20. Elen’s Black Statement Shoes

Elen Ellis of “Elen and the City” sported a monochrome jumpsuit and jazzed it up with statement black heels and pink sunnies.

The pop of color was funky, but those bold heels added some edge to the overall getup. Her fashion blog is no longer available online.

Elen's monochrome jumpsuit and bold black heelsElen’s monochrome jumpsuit and bold black heels

21. Julie in Pretty Pink Shoes

The snow didn’t stop Julie Pink of Pink Wish from wearing lovely pink heels. She paired them with a printed top, a pretty burgundy tulle midi skirt, and a blush pink jacket.

Julie wearing a printed top, a pretty burgundy tulle midi skirt, and a blush pink jacketJulie wearing a printed top, a pretty burgundy tulle midi skirt, and a blush pink jacket

The look was feminine and charming. It was one of her options for Valentine’s Day, but this ensemble could also work perfectly for spring.

Julie's lovely pink heelsJulie’s lovely pink heels

22. KTR’s Tom Ford Lock Shoes

KT of KTR Style also dressed up glamorously for Valentines. She opted for a bodysuit with a leather midi skirt. Wearing red lipstick and matching red nails, she completed her romantic look with silver-and-gold metallic heels with lock details by Tom Ford.

KT wears a bodysuit with a leather midi skirtKT wears a bodysuit with a leather midi skirt

She also put together a lovely spring ensemble last month — a floral fit-and-flare dress, a flamingo clutch, and a pair of gold strappy sandals.

KT flashed her legs in a floral fit-and-flare dressKT flashed her legs in a floral fit-and-flare dress

23. Laura’s Fringe Sandals

Fringe was a big hit on the Spring/Summer 2015 runways. Laura Reynoso of Spanglish Fashion embraced the trend, pairing her Zara fringe sandals with a leopard-print dress.

Laura's Zara fringe sandals with a leopard-print dressLaura’s Zara fringe sandals with a leopard-print dress

24. Claudia’s White Fringe JustFab Sandals

Following the fringe trend, Claudia Felix Garay of The Penny Closet wore white fringe heels from JustFab with an army green outfit, which is also in style these days.

Claudia wearing an army green outfitClaudia wearing an army green outfit

Claudia's sexy feet in white fringe sandalsClaudia’s sexy feet in white fringe sandals

25. Virgit’s White Snakeskin Sandals

Not in the mood to dress up? Check out this basic but chic look from Virgit Canaz of Preppy Fashionist.

Virgit's black-and-white fedora hatVirgit’s black-and-white fedora hat

She gave her plain black tee and classic denim shorts a hint of edge and sophistication by styling with a black-and-white fedora hat and matching sandals in snakeskin. It’s effortless and perfect for summer!

Virgit's sexy feet in black and white snakeskin sandalsVirgit’s sexy feet in black and white snakeskin sandals

26. Laura’s Leopard-Printed Sandals

Like Virgit Canaz, Laura Albouy of Initials L.A. shared a simple but sophisticated look with heels as the focal point.

Laura's chic white suit with a black tank topLaura’s chic white suit with a black tank top

Showcasing an edgy and androgynous style, she wore a chic white suit with a black tank top and finished the outfit with leopard-printed lace-up sandals.

Laura's hot feet in leopard-printed lace-up sandalsLaura’s hot feet in leopard-printed lace-up sandals

For a more feminine option, she featured another look using the same heels paired with a belted pleated skirt and a plain top.

Laura paraded her legs in a belted pleated skirt and a plain topLaura paraded her legs in a belted pleated skirt and a plain top

Laura displayed her pretty toes in sexy sandalsLaura displayed her pretty toes in sexy sandals

27. Manuella’s Sporty Caged Heels

Not the type of person who follows a certain trend, Manuella Lupascu of Let’s Talk About Fashion went for a sporty-chic attire on Valentine’s Day.

Manuella in a sheer blouse tucked into a black miniskirtManuella in a sheer blouse tucked into a black miniskirt

She wore a sheer blouse tucked into a black miniskirt and accessorized with a leather handbag. The Romanian blogger jazzed up this sophisticated ensemble with a red bomber jacket and a pair of caged heels for a sexy, sporty vibe.

Manuella wears black caged heelsManuella wears black caged heels

28. Anna’s Red-and-Gold Studded Heels

Take a cue from Anna Brain of An-Van if you’d like to experiment fashion-wise. You can rock a tough-chic appeal with a boxy three-fourth-sleeved dress paired with contrasting bold sandals like her red-and-gold River Island studded heels.

Anna shows off her red-and-gold River Island studded heelsAnna shows off her red-and-gold River Island studded heels

29. Veronica’s Christian Louboutin Slingback Pumps

This season, expect to see more of spring pastel colors that bring instant freshness!

Veronica Li of Vnikali looked fresh in a baby blue floral ensemble completed with an eye-catching pair of Christian Louboutin slingback pumps. The shoes feature cutouts and a blue-white-red colorway.

Veronica in a baby blue floral ensembleVeronica in a baby blue floral ensemble

30. Laura’s River Island Tricolor Sandals

Laura Badura of Laura Badura Fashion & Beauty defined cool-chic in a blue fitted crop top and a fitted pencil skirt finished with a pair of River Island tricolor sandals that matched her outfit.

Laura's blue fitted crop top and a fitted pencil skirtLaura’s blue fitted crop top and a fitted pencil skirt

Laura's hot feet in River Island tricolor sandalsLaura’s hot feet in River Island tricolor sandals