I Aggressively Decluttered My Footwear Last Year—TK I Cut and TK I Added

The zen that followed my 2023 shoe-culling was so noteworthy, I actually wrote a story about it. It was a year ago that I created my little footwear capsule of just a handful of pairs, and they did a fantastic job of getting me through fall and winter. I was still on the hunt for chic flats when the story went live, bringing the total to six pairs—but otherwise, my hit list included classic Sambas, some everyday black ankle boots, riding boots, kitten-heeled boots, and low slingbacks.

All these proved to be excellent investments, and most are still in rotation for this season. We have had a couple of retirements: Those OG Sambas are so thrashed they’ve been relegated to rainy day status, and my light brown sling-backs have migrated into my spring/summer wardrobe. There's already one fresh addition to the mix, plus I have my eye on a couple of new things as well—but not because the shopping dams have burst! I’m just strategically expanding outside of phase one of the footwear capsule (investment neutrals), and getting a little more fun. The refreshed line-up is looking to be about seven or eight pairs—here’s what’s made the cut.

Soft Loafers

Colorful Retro Sneakers

Kitten-Heel Slingbacks

Low Heels with a Square Toe

Black, Everyday Boots

Kitten-Heel Boots

Mary Jane's