One of the most famous fashion events in the world came to Seoul, South Korea in 1987. But it only became revitalized and full of life when designer, Jung Ku Ho, became the executive director. He accomplished his goal of putting Korean Fashion on the world’s stage. Seoul Fashion Week is a government-funded event held in Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul biannually and has been a place for Korean fashion enthusiasts to display their brands or just showcase their unique styles.
Since the late 2000s, there is a surge of interest in Korean culture due to the influence of Hallyu consisting of K-pop, K-dramas, K-films, K-beauty, K-food, and of course, K-fashion. The surge was even more amplified by the internet’s global reach. According to fashion editor, Bethan Holt, she stated “From a fashion perspective, it seems like the talent emerging from Korea is also anticipating how we’ll be dressing in the future” and recommended that it was “time to get serious about Korean fashion”.
Korean women have shown their fashion sensibilities since they gained the attention of the global audience. Seoul-based clothing brands have become more popular, especially on social media. It seemed that the root culture of fashion in Korea like streetwear trends and fascinating styling was appealing. And one of the Korean women’s must-haves is their shoes. They believe that it completes their overall outfit and that is why they never rush in choosing what shoes to wear.
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Trending Types of Women’s Shoes 2022
No one can guarantee just how many types of women’s shoes there are. It will be more confusing with the brands having different styles for every type of shoe. So, here is just a small list of a few of the ones that could be in trend in 2022. (Clue: it’s more on sandals!)
Platform Sandals
Platform sandals give you the extra centimeters in your height. But it is different from high heels or wedges as the sole is like a platform because the thickness is even. It is a summer staple as they let the feet breathe during the hot season. It is also stylish and comes in different styles and colors.
Lace-up Sneakers
Lace-up types of shoes have been in trend for a while now, especially sandals. But the lace-up sneakers can be a refreshing sight. At first, it may look plain and boring, but the fun lies in its laces. You can buy shoelaces with different colors, patterns, designs, and materials. And there are also hundreds of ways to tie them to your sneakers.
Puffy Sandals
Puffy sandals can also be called cloud sandals, puff sandals, or pillow sandals. Fashion experts call it the next “comfortable” trend as it is very comfy to the feet. Its design consists of puffy, thick, and soft materials that would make your feet relaxed when you are walking with it.
Cowboy Boots
It might be hard to believe, but cowboy boots are a trend right now. How? It seems that it’s Tiktok’s latest trend. Also called the western boots, cowboy boots made a comeback as it offers constant styling opportunities. You can pair it up with jeans, dresses, shorts, and mini skirts because it is versatile as it gets. That is why its comeback is well-deserved!
Sporty Sandals
Luxury brands like Chanel and Prada helped in making sporty sandals a trend. Just a few years back, it might look like an ugly fashion choice but right now, a lot of women are jumping into the trend. It can serve as a staple shoe because it is comfortable, stylish, and easy to wear. Like the classic sandals, it can be used for traveling or just in a casual setting.
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12 Korean Women’s Shoes Brands
YesStyle
YESSTYLE is a complete fashion store with a large variety of products including clothing, cosmetics, accessories, bags, arts and crafts, homeware, and even electronic accessories. Their goal is to create a “go-to” e-commerce gateway that connects Asian fashion products with consumers worldwide. And of course, their shoe game is immensely competitive. They have partnered with quality and affordable Korean and Japanese brands to have a wide selection of shoes, especially for women.
The types of Korean women’s shoes available at YesStyle include boots, dance shoes, flat shoes, flip-flops, loafers and moccasins, oxford and lace-up shoes, platform shoes, pumps and court shoes, sandals, slip-on shoes, slippers, sneakers, and wedge shoes. There are also shoe accessories like socks, heel shields, padded insoles, shoelaces, and pads. With a lot of stylish and varied designs, colors, and patterns to choose from, you won’t get bored with your online shopping.
Make use of the discounts, sales, and other service features to maximize your shopping experience at YesStyle. One of the promotions you could make good use of is their free express shipping with a single purchase of US$59. Watch out for occasional discounts of up to 89% off, especially during special holidays like Christmas. Plus, if it’s your first order, you can joy a 10% discount so don’t hesitate to make the most of these opportunities.
Since YesStyle has been around for a long time already, they’ve established a solid shipping process. You can trust that your purchased items will be in good hands. Also, they can now ship to at least 54 countries at an affordable rate. You can check out their shipping and delivery guide here.
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Stylenanda
STYLENANDA is one of the most famous and trendiest fashion brands in South Korea. You can frequently spot K-pop idols and K-drama stars wearing their collection. They offer outerwear, tops, skirts, pants, dresses, bags, accessories, shoes, and more. And they also have their own cosmetic line called 3CE. In the past, the company used to buy their entire wholesale fashion items from Dongdaemun, however, today, they were able to create their own designed fashion items which are categorized as Nanda Made on their website.
The types of Korean women’s shoes that you can find at Stylenanda include pumps, boots, flats, loafers, sneakers, sandals, and slippers. Scrolling through their collection makes you realize that they are serious about being a distinctive brand. You won’t get bored with the variety of shoe styles that you will see on their website.
If you want more affordable Stylenanda products, you can watch out for their holiday sales and discounts. Also, they have the Nanda Outlet which offers 20-50% discounted items. Sounds like a great deal, right?
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CHUU
According to CHUU, a woman is the most radiant and beautiful at the age of 25. And Chuu will make the dream of being 25 forever a reality for all women. Having youthful fashion designs, Chuu is leaning on the ‘teenager’ target market. Most of the colors are bright and they also show playful patterns through their products.
Chuu’s collection of women’s shoes looks cute and too creative. There are flats, lolita-style shoes, and unusual raw materials used like jelly shoes. There is so much to explore on their website, so do not miss any of them! You might just discover your own staple shoes.
Shipping rates have some featured benefits. Free shipping for a purchase of $100 in Asian countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Macao, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Brunei Darussalam, and India. Meanwhile, customers from non-Asian countries like the USA, France, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Spain, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Hungary, Greece, Netherlands, Mexico, and Italy would need to purchase over $200 to avail the free shipping.
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Sovomall
Being established for 30 years, SOVOMALL has settled its brand as one of the highest quality women’s shoe manufacturers in South Korea. They proved to be a global company when they won first place in the Asian open market women’s handmade shoe category. They have also started exporting to American and European markets such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Sovomall offers these types of shoes: boots, fur shoes, flats, loafers, heels and pumps, sneakers, sandals, slippers, and mules. Shoe accessories like socks, shoe cleaners, gel cushions, heel pads, and insoles. With these quality products, K-pop groups like Girl’s Generation, KARA, and Wonder Girls have used them during their appearances. There are also actresses like Lee Ming Jung, Kim Hee Sun, and Eugene who were spotted wearing them.
You can enjoy Sovomall discounts during the holiday sales with up to 80% off on some of their products.
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AKIII Classic
AKIII CLASSIC is a high-quality shoe brand that focuses on fabric research and design development, so you can be guaranteed long-lasting shoes. They specialize in shoe styles for sportswear and they have an amazing collection of designs of sneakers and sports sandals. Celebrities like EXID and (G)I-DLE have modeled for them. Despite their shoes being high in quality, they still come at affordable prices, generally in the price range of $40 to $90. You can also avail of discounts and sale promos.
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Naning9
NANING9 identifies its brand as Korea’s No. 1 Fashionista. It is a one-stop online shop, especially for Korean women. They have a complete fashion collection including bags, accessories, shoes, clothing, training sets, and big-sized clothing.
If you’re looking for attractive shoes, Naning9 offers a variety of stylish sneakers, pumps, boots, ugg boots, flats, mules, loafers, and stilettos. They are the latest trends, assuring that you are seeing what Korean women want for their shoes at the current time. And they offer discounts of up to 40% off on some of their ranges as well as affordable international shipping options.
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66Girls
According to their website, 66GIRLS or Yook Yook Girls is a brand that pursues of clothes well befit for a healthy and energetic lifestyle. They believe that choosing your own fashion style should be comfortable and intuitive. Having high-quality and self-manufactured items, they still make sure that they offer reasonable prices for their products. Social responsibility and giving back to society are also important to sustain the brand.
66Girls website is user-friendly because you can easily see product options for colors, sizes, price ranges, and categories. The type of shoes available are derbies, slides, sandals, flip-flops, mules, loafers, and a wide variety of boots. You can also see a corner for YouTuber’s picks where you will get to see what the latest trend is that social media influencers wear and get inspiration from that as well.
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Monobabie
MONOBABIE is a classic style Korean shoe brand that offers a variety of shoes like heels, pumps, boots, flats, loafers, fur shoes, slippers, and sandals. Almost all their shoes are minimalist in style with plain colors. But nevertheless, they are still stylish and not dull. Their price range is also reasonable with some of the items priced at under $30.
Discounts of up to 10% are available on new arrivals and best-seller items. You can check them out in the first category “New”. Also, they offer a membership program for customers to apply and enjoy their exclusive benefits and advantages. Overseas shipping is also not a problem as they use post office EMS for international deliveries, however, if you find the cost a little excessive, you can go with a proxy shipping service instead.
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Pinkelephant
PINKELEPHANT is a trendy and chic shoe brand that offers ankle or socks boots, long boots, fur slippers, hair slip-ons, fur sneakers, walkers, loafers, flats, heels, and sandals. They have quite established their presence in Korea as a brand so they already have multiple physical stores there. They also reached a staggering 1.7 million members as of the year 2021. You can avail of discounts of up to 10% off and same-day delivery. International shipping is open to the USA, Japan, China, and of course, South Korea.
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Sappun
Last but definitely not least, SAPPUN is probably the most famous women’s shoe brand in South Korea despite starting in 2017. They have physical stores in popular shopping areas in Seoul like Hongdae, Myeongdong, and Gangnam, and there’s also one in Busan. The success of their brand lies behind the wide collection of their shoes. It’s as if you can find every shoe both in their online and physical stores! One example is the selection of colors. For one item, there would be at least 5-7 colors available.
Sappun is as generous as it can get. They have regular discounts for a lot of items up to 60% off. They also have occasional awards and member participation events to add fun to the customer’s shopping experience. No wonder they stole a lot of women’s hearts not just in Korea, but also in countries that are accessible to them like Japan, China, and Taiwan.
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Codibook
Are you finding it hard to pair your outfits together? CODIBOOK’s goal is to help you pair the perfect outfit sets for you. Every day, they give suggestions on styles that you can try for “Your Daily Look”, which is their slogan, and directly give their customers fashion tips and inspiration at once. You can especially check their Instagram account for more.
Codibook’s selection of shoes is all stylish given that they were from different brands like Chaakan, Itshu, Momo Shoes, and Sappun. Their boots, heels, sneakers, loafers, sandals, and flats are all perfect for any outfit that you wear. Check out their website to discover and learn what could possibly be the best style for you.
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Click & Funny
CLICK & FUNNY is a complete fashion store with clothing, bag, accessories, and shoes. In terms of style and design, they showed the standard Korean style. Mostly, they used plain, pastel, and brown palette colors that can also be categorized as autumn colors that are pleasing to women’s eyes. The shoe collection is a delight on its own. The styles are very distinct and there are different types of ugg boots, sneakers, boots, slip-ons, flats, slippers, trainers, and loafers to choose from.
Regarding international shipping, they offer delivery services to the USA, Japan, and China. If your country is not included, you’ll need to use a package forwarding service instead. You can also utilize their promos and discounts for up to 60% off the retail price. And lastly, do not miss their seasonal outlet prices and sales.
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