Literary Lifestyle: 22 Best Shoes for Writers in 2022
In my last post on literary fashion, I included a little section on the best open summer shoes to wear during the hot months. However, that mini section barely touched on many of the best shoes for writers available today.
In this post I go over the best shoes for writers and include everything from fashion sneakers to cute boots. As you read, keep in mind that, although I have linked to the shoes featured in this post, the listings are meant to provide you with inspiration and help illustrate the wide variety of shoe styles available.
The idea of this post is to provide a list of the best shoes for writers that may serve as conversation starters. You will not find everyday sneakers or house slippers on this list. Instead, you will find some classics, such as black pumps, alongside comfortable yet eye-catching walking shoes, stylish heels, and elegant flats. You will find shoes you can wear regularly, shoes you can dress up, and shoes that can support your feet during speaking events or writing conferences.
So, let us dive in and take a look at some of the best shoes for writers available today!
Best Shoes for Writers: Boots
Let us start off this list of the best shoes for writers with boots, as these are the shoes you may be moving to the front of your closet in preparation for fall.
1. Sarai Light Nude Ankle Booties.
These boots are perfect for the upcoming fall weather, but can be worn throughout the year as well! Available in a range of sizes and neutral colors, these boots will match most of your wardrobe.
2. Touchdown Tan Suede Booties
If you are looking for boots that go a little higher than your ankle, you will love these tan suede boots! The block heel makes them easy on your feet and the look just screams autumn.
3. Journee Collection Women’s Mylee Bootie
This bootie offers a delightful spin on the traditional boot without loss of style!
Walking Shoes & Fashion Sneakers
Walking is a huge part of our daily lives. Why not walk in style and comfort with this selection of reliable walking shoes and stylish sneakers?
4. Cariuma Rose Canvas Sneaker
These sneakers are comfortable and stylish. Wear them every day or out on the town. The diverse color selection and available sizes ensure you’ll find the perfect fit for you.
5. Allbird’s Women’s Tree Runners
These sneakers are made from breathable fabric and are made light for everyday wear. Walk in comfort with these durable Allbird’s Tree Runners!
6. Skechers GOwalk Joy
There is not a sneaker more well known than Sketchers! These sneakers are a little on the plain side, but they are reliable, breathable and durable. Best of all, the slip-on style lets you avoid laces!
7. Jibs Slim Jet Black + Onyx Non-Sneaker Sneaker.
These Slim Jibs are known as the non-sneaker sneaker. Made with diamond-perforated leather to minimize odor and built on a sole meant for walking, you’ll love this stylish everyday shoe.
8. Best Walking Shoes for Writers: lIse Jacobsen Slip-On Sneakers.
I have a pair of these shoes and they are absolutely amazing! Since I started college, I have been wearing these shoes daily. I walk and bike around campus in my IIse Jacoben’s, and so far I have found the shoes to be both stylish and comfortable.
9. Professional Traditional Dansko Clog
I also have a pair of black Dansko clogs. While these shoes are not ideal for biking in, I love walking in them. Dansko’s are built for people who are on their feet for long periods of time, so the support is excellent.
Best Heels for Writers
Walking shoes may be taking on new styles and looks, but the good, old-fashioned heel will never be replaced when it comes to dressing for an occasion. You will love this selection of classic and non-traditional heels!
10. Mary Jane Ankle Strap Heels
These stylish strap heels come in timeless black and bold red. A thicker heel makes them slightly easier on the feet than typical pencil heels or stilettos, and the classic look goes well with everything from skirts to capris.
11. Dwarves Women’s Handmade Leather Pumps*
I love these pretty leather pumps! The flower decorations are eye-catching and the overall design is just so cute. For 2% off, use code JAYAAVENDEL at checkout!
12. Journee Collection Sidney Pump
These black pumps are the epitome of classic style! If you are looking to go traditional, look no further than these Sidney Pumps.
13. Journee Collection Wendy-09 Pump
The Journee Collection stars again! The collection is relatively affordable and offers a wonderful range of shoe styles and colors, including this attractive nude heel.
14. Steve Madden Vala Pumps
Let’s wander into stiletto territory! For a fully formal look, these Vala Pumps do the job and then some.
15. Pilar Leather Mule Platforms
These shoes are a little on the pricy side, but I love the blend of block heel, clog, and slip on. These shoes are also said to be extremely comfortable and are perhaps a more practical option for writing conferences.
Best Shoes for Writers: Flats & Sandals
If your are not in the mood for your best slip-on sneakers, you cannot beat flats and sandals to get you where you need to go in simple comfort!
16. Helka Cream Flats
Fall in love with these attractive flats! The easy slip on style and small heel makes them a solid choice to wear again and again.
17. Ballet Flat
Here is a simple and affordable ballet flat that is perfect for everyday wear.
18. Women’s Huarache Sandal
For a more unique and eye-catching shoe, try these easy-going, breathable sandals!
Best Shoes for Writers: Formal & Informal Men’s Shoes
I have been trying not to ignore the men in need of shoe advice, so here is a little section on some of the best shoes available for men today. Obviously, I do not know as much about this type of shoe as I do about their female counterparts, but I have rounded up a few formal and informal shoes that will hopefully spark inspiration!
19. Vince Camuto Lamson Leather Oxford
The classic oxford is forever in style, and this leather shoe is ready for a special night out!
20. Cariuma Black Suede Sneaker
Here is a fabulous shoe for men! It is simple yet functional, and comes in a wide range of colors and sizes.
21. Men’s Athens Sneaker
If you are willing to invest in a pair of shoes that will last you a good long while, the Men’s Athens Sneaker is breathable, reliable, and built on a cushioned sole, making it perfect for wear anywhere.
22. Thursday Boots Diplomat Boots
And just in time for fall we have these sturdy leather boots! These boots are built to take a beating and keep looking great year after year.
Shoes come in so many fabulous colors and styles! I loved writing this post on the best shoes for writers and searching for the extraordinary as well as the ordinary. In terms of my favorites, I definitely like the Handmade Leather Pumps, Platform Mules, and the Ballet Flats, as each shoe is a mix of comfort and style.
Do you have a favorite shoe? What shoe on this list caught your eye? Tell me below!
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Raji (@journeyintofantasy)
Great post! Ballet flats are usually my go to, but I like having a few pairs of heels for special occasions and ankle boots are of course, amazing for fall!
ellegracedeveson
This is such a great post lovely! I do love myself a trainer, I practically live in them as they are so damn comfortable but this has certainly opened my eyes to broadening the range of shoes I wear. You’ve shared some really classy shoes here which I’ll defiantly be checking out. Thank you so much for sharing with us Xo
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Resa
Great choices, Jaya!
Still, I need a hightop sneaker, because of my ankles. I LOVE walking around and finding street art.
Adore #’s 11, 12 &13. They look great for costume designing a period movie!
Richie
Hi Jaya
A fantastic festival of fabulous footwear!
Being a simple soul I tend to have Oxfords for work and sneakers for casual (and not a lot else! 😉 )
Daphny Aqua
Lovely collection, I specially loved the rose canvas sneakers. ❤️
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Can you believe it when I tell you that as a young girl I had a pair of shoes very similar to the Huarache!? I loved them.
As soon as I saw your photo, nostalgia lit up.
Caroline
I love those rose canvas sneakers! And I could do with some new boots 🙂 x
Melissa Kacar
Ankle boots are my favorite! They are always my go to style for the fall and winter months, I’m so happy it’s almost time to wear them again! Thanks for sharing all of these recommendations, what a great selection you chose!
Katie
This is such a fun post! I love my Allbirds – I would recommend the brand to anyone. I also love the Mary Jane heels you have – so cute!
Jaya Avendel
Love that you are an Allbirds type of person! 😍
D. Wallace Peach
I have three pairs of shoes, Jaya. This post made me laugh, but hey, some of those heels are pretty cute. I don’t have a need for heels, despite being the height of a hobbit. Maybe one day!
haoyando
I have to say fashion is really important to writers. LOL. I remember one of the writers I admired as a teenager was very fashionable. She even made her own dress when WWII came and her books were not selling well.
Jaya Avendel
Wow! That is amazing. Thank you for sharing that little fashion tidbit.
Michele Lee
A nice collection, Jaya. The boots are nice-I have a pair similar to #3 and I love #10!
Jacqui Murray
What an interesting post. I have trouble finding shoes–these were great.
Jaya Avendel
I am glad you found this useful, Jacqui!
Her Digital Coffee
I love the boots. I have several pairs myself and they’re so stylish and easy to pair with any outfit. I adore the Helka flats! I especially love the tiny heel!
Jaya Avendel
The tiny heel is so perfect on a flat!
Charity
I love all these shoes. So many cute ones to choose from. Thanks so much for sharing!
Jodie | That Happy Reader
I think these are all great choices for writers and the rest of us! Thanks for sharing Jaya.
According to Chren
I love wearing ankle boots, especially as the weather gets cooler.