What Shoes to Wear This Winter: Mens & Womens Guide

Wondering what shoes to wear this winter? Start with the pieces that earn repeat wear. For men & women, the MALLET rotation is simple: premium leather boots for coverage on wet days, durable, luxury trainers for city miles and the commute, and formal shoes & elevated heels for desk-to-dinner polish.

In this winter footwear guide, we’ll show you which silhouettes to prioritise for any occasion this season. Designed in London and crafted to last, MALLET focuses on proportion, finish and longevity – footwear built to move with you through every season.

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Men’s Winter Fashion Shoes: Key Rotation

Mens Designer Trainers for Winter

If you’re asking what shoes to wear this winter, sleek leather trainers belong in the rotation. Go darker to hide marks, lean on wipe-clean finishes, and choose supportive soles that still read refined under wool trousers and long coats.

The Hoxton Lite Triple Black

Triple-black trainers, triple-wearable. Premium black leather on a clean, low top silhouette gives you a polished base for tailoring, knits and dark denim. The monochrome finish keeps upkeep low in wet weather and the rubber sole stays sure-footed on city pavements.
The GRFTR Lite Navy Dip Carbon Fibre

Minimal up top, statement below. Matte navy leather trainers are paired with waxed laces that withstand moisture and a high-gloss dipped sole that wipes clean fast after mucky commutes. The carbon-fibre effect brings a fashion edge without shouting – an easy way to add winter colour and still keep things sharp.

The Cyrus 2.0 Triple Black Silver

Chunky sole trainers,  but still streamlined – and better suited to winter than they first look. Spray the suede panel with some weather protector, and you’re good to go. The sculpted sole sets you a touch higher off wet pavements, the all-black upper disguises splash marks, and the smooth finishes wipe clean fast after a commute. Built for wider trousers and padded outerwear, the Cyrus brings confident, fashion-led energy to everyday miles – without feeling heavy on foot.

Versatile Chelsea Boots for Winter

The cleanest way to do winter polish. A Chelsea brings coverage for wet commutes, a sharp line under wool trousers and denim, and zero fuss at the door. Look for supple leather or brushed suede, elastic gussets for an easy pull-on, and winter-ready rubber soles that keep their grip. Proof once, wipe down after rain, and they’ll carry you from desk to dinner without breaking stride.
The Adney Black Leather Chelsea Boot

Sleek, city-ready and built for repeat wear. The Adney in black leather pairs a smooth upper with a streamlined profile and a dependable rubber sole – smart with tailoring, effortless with dark denim. A go-to for wet days when you still want a refined finish.

The Adney Brown Suede Chelsea Boot

Rich, brushed texture with an understated edge. The Adney in brown suede brings warmth to winter palettes and works seamlessly with indigo denim, oatmeal knits and camel coats. Pre-treat once, brush after wear, and the colour stays deep all season.

Mens Smart Shoes for Winter

If you’re weighing what shoes to wear this winter on smarter days, keep it polished but practical. Choose black leather uppers that take protection well and a discreet rubber outsole over smooth leather for steadier footing between meetings. MALLET’s picks delivery formal lines with a winter sense.

The Stanmore Oxford Black

Oxford shoes are a year-round staple; the black aniline leather upper takes to water-resistant spray and wipes clean after showers, while the black rubber outsole adds flex and grip for slick crossings. A close, five-eyelet lace keeps the fit locked in; the full leather lining stays comfortable through long days. Finished with MALLET’s silver TPU heel clip for a refined edge – ideal under wool suiting and an overcoat when the weather turns.
The Sebastian Derby Black

Smart lines, more adjustability. Derby shoes open lacing gives extra ease over thicker winter socks, and the black aniline leather upper cleans down quickly after rain. Underfoot, a black rubber outsole brings dependable traction without bulking the profile; the full leather lining keeps things comfortable from the commute to dinner. The silver TPU heel clip and subtle foil branding finish the look – pair with pleated trousers and a knit for steady, weather-aware polish.

Women’s Winter Fashion Shoes: The Staples

Women’s winter footwear staples should be just as refined as they are durable. Chelsea for rain-ready commutes, knee-highs for cold, dry days, lace-ups when pavements get slick, and leather trainers when you're stomping the city. Wipe-clean finishes, steady soles, and silhouettes that read polished no matter what the occasion.

Luxury Boots for Winter 

Boots do the heavy lifting of winter style. Go clean with a Chelsea for rain-ready commutes, switch to a lace-up when pavements turn slick. Deep black leather, easy care, city-proof footing – refined staples you can wear on repeat.

The Maddox Lace-Up Boot

Built for weather, styled for the city. Maddox brings a secure lace-up fit and a confident, treaded sole for steadier footing on shiny tiles and rainy streets, while the smooth black leather cleans down fast after a commute. The high, close profile warms the ankle and pairs cleanly with knit dresses, long coats and straight denim – utility energy, luxury finish.
The Pembroke Chelsea Boot

Your pull-on answer to winter dressing. Pembroke’s elastic gussets and sleek shaft slip neatly under tailored trousers and straight denim, with a discreet rubber sole that keeps its grip in showers. The polished black leather wipes clean in seconds and reads desk-to-dinner; rain-ready coverage with a refined line.

 Womens Designer Trainers for Winter

Leather-forward, city-proof, outfit-elevating. These pairs bring winter logic with a fashion-first read under coats and knit sets.

The GRFTR Lite Cranberry Dip

Crisp up top, gloss below. The GRFTR Lite keeps the upper clean and minimal so the hand-dipped cranberry chunky outsole design can do the talking; high-shine that wipes down in seconds after rainy pavements. Waxed laces hold their shape; the streamlined profile slips neatly under wide-leg trousers and midi hems. It’s the smartest way to add winter colour without the upkeep.
The GRFTR LTC Black Leather

Your go-to sleek black leather trainer for colder months. The premium leather upper takes protection well and hides marks; contrast details stay crisp, and the clean white outsole with protective toe cap shrugs off scuffs from busy days. Finished with white waxed laces, branded eyelets and a MALLET sole designed in London – smart with wool trousers, easy with dark denim.

The Clayton Cranberry Gum

Retro edge, winter practical. Cranberry patent and white leather bring shine that wipes down quickly after showers, while the vintage-inspired gum sole delivers a grounded, everyday feel. Balanced with mesh panels, a heel tab and white waxed laces – it’s the colour-pop low top trainer that still plays nicely with camel coats, knit dresses and straight denim.

High Heeled Shoes for Winter

If you’re asking what shoes to wear this winter, the right heel still earns its place. Go taller for coverage (knee-high or thigh-high), choose balanced heels for city pavements, and stick to leather finishes that wipe clean fast. Drama on the outfit, zero fuss on the upkeep.

The Sienna Thigh-High Boot

Sleek, commanding, season-ready. Sienna’s thigh-high shaft seals in warmth and streamlines the leg, while the slim heel keeps the line elegant from coat to cocktail. The polished black leather wipes clean after showers; the silver metal toe cap adds a sharp flash under longer hems. Taxi-to-table friendly, confident enough for a full evening.
Pair of cranberry knee-high boots on a white background
The Sabelle Cranberry Knee-High Boot

A statement shade with sensible structure – an instant standout among winter fashion shoes. Sabelle’s knee-high cut brings polish (and extra warmth) to knit dresses and tailored coats, with a sculpted shape that lengthens the line. The rich cranberry leather reads festive without feeling fleeting, and the stable heel makes light work of pavements and party floors alike.

What Shoes to Wear This Winter: FAQs

Patent’s sealed finish is great for showers and wipes clean fast, making it a smart choice for city pavements and indoor events. But in very cold snaps, patent leather can stiffen and mark more easily; pick block or balanced heels, avoid snow/ice, and clean off salt/grit promptly to protect the shine. For trainers, keep the profile low and the outsole grippy so they still read polished.

Black is the lowest-maintenance (hides marks, suits monochrome tailoring and dark denim). Brown/espresso adds warmth and complements camel coats, navy and indigo – great for weekend palettes. If you’re only buying one pair, choose black; if you’re building a rotation, add brown for range.

Platforms lift you above puddles, but traction comes from the outsole. Pick rubber soles with defined tread and wipe them post-commute; clean soles grip better.

Yes – keep it low-top, minimal, leather and in darker tones (black or deep navy). A clean rubber sole reads contemporary without looking casual, and pairs well with wool tailoring. Mind the hem: a slight break over the shoe keeps it polished. Save bright whites for dry days or office-only wear.

Let the shoes dry first, then brush off residue. For leather, wipe with a 1:1 mix of cool water and white vinegar, blot dry, then condition. For suede/nubuck: use a suede brush and eraser; dab (don’t rub) with a tiny amount of white vinegar on a cloth (make sure to test on a small discreet area to ensure the leather / suede isn't affected in any way before trying on the rest of the shoe),, then re-brush when dry. Always air-dry away from heat, insert shoe trees, and reapply the protector.

Your Winter Rotation, Solved

The answer to what shoes to wear this winter isn’t a long list; it’s a tight edit you can actually live in. Boots for the forecast, leather trainers for the miles, heels or smart shoes when the brief is elevated. Think of them as your winter fashion shoes toolkit: reliable, good-looking, ready to work under coats, knits and tailoring.

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