In the footwear trends for 2025 I mentioned that neutral animal print shoes, and snakeskin in-particular, is having a fashion moment. Real snakeskin is extremely expensive, so most footwear is made of leather that imitates snakeskin. Almost any type of casual and dressy shoe can come in a form of snakeskin. If you enjoy creating complements, there are snakeskin bags and belts to match the footwear.
Snakeskin comes in a range of tones. Some snakeskin is in the cool toned grey and black spectrum. Browner snakeskin is warm toned, while taupe snakeskin lies in-between. Some snakeskins have small components of dark colour, while others have larger components. Some snakeskins are void of black. The collection shows an assortment of snakeskin items across varying tones.
Neutral snakeskin footwear is quite versatile. It can amp up a look by adding interest, personality, and drama. It creates a statement when combined with outfits made up of solids. It creates a maximal statement when combined with patterned outfits. It can bookend the colours running through your hair, and become signature to your style.
Sometimes I’m in the mood to wear animal print footwear, and sometimes I’m not. I’ve worn snakeskin footwear in the past, but haven’t for years. I’m more in the mood these days. If I find the right type of comfortable boots or flats, I’d like them in a warmer brown and cream snakeskin with very limited or no black in the pattern. If they come my way, I’ll give them a go.
How about you? Do you wear snakeskin shoes?
