Shoes Princess Diana Would Wear Today

last updated 14 August 2019

It seems that the idolization of Princess Diana is one that is unceasing. Everything from where her heirlooms ended up to seasonal throwback roundups of her best style moments continues to bring us common folk so much joy. Next up on the Princess Diana bandwagon—the on-trend shoes she would have worn in 2018.

Ahead we dug through the archives of images of Princess Diana to source some of her best footwear moments. Much to our surprise, narrowing down the trends to just five was no easy task. This royal's shoe collection was spot-on with the 2018 trends, and we're really excited about it. From cowboy boots to kitten heels and chunky sneakers to espadrilles, shop the shoes Princess Diana would absolutely wear today.

Chunky Sneakers

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This outfit couldn't be more '80s if it tried, but the funny thing is that this outfit is also so 2018. Graphic sweatshirts, bike shorts, and chunky sneakers are basically the model-off-duty uniform of our time, and Princess Diana was clearly the one to inspire many of their looks.

Balenciaga

Triple S Mesh and Nubuck Sneakers

Available in sizes 35 to 42.

Urban Outfitters x Nike

Air Max 90 Mesh Sneaker

Available in sizes 5 to 10.

Topshop

Ciara Chunky Sneakers

Available in sizes 5.5 to 10.5

Cowboy Boots

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Leave it to Princess Diana to rock one of the biggest shoe trends of 2018 better than anyone else. Cowboy boots made their mark in the S/S 18 collections and trickled down to prove their continuing popularity for F/W 18. Not sure how to style the trend? Just ask this princess.

Ariat

Round Up Renegade

Available in sizes 6.5 to 11.

Ganni

Callie Croc-Effect Leather Ankle Boots

Available in sizes 36 to 41.

R13

Denim Cowboy Mid Straight Cowboy Boots

Available in sizes 36 to 41.

Kitten Heels

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There was definitely a time when someone wearing kitten heels seemed a bit out of touch. But that time was only between when Princess Diana wore them and now because kitten heels are worn almost as often as a good pair of block heels these days. Take it from this beloved royal—dressed-up or casual looks will shine bright with the addition of a kitten heel.

Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Palo Leather Mule in Cloud

Available in sizes 36 to 40.

Paul Andrew

Sugimoto Satin Mules

Available in sizes 35 to 42.

Tibi

Simon Slingback Pumps

Available in sizes 35 to 40.

Espadrilles

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Espadrilles are a timeless footwear style that can be worn from day-to-day or saved for a beachy vacation. Make like Princess Diana and try wearing yours with colored denim and a floral blouse. The combination screams summer 2018.

Castañer

Carina Canvas Wedge Espadrilles

Available in sizes 35 to 41.

H&M

Camel Sandals

Available in sizes 4.5 to 10.

Rouje

Andina Espadrilles

Available in sizes 36 to 41.

Ballet Flats

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Another staple footwear choice made consistently by Princess Diana was a good pair of ballet flats. We love how she chose a metallic hue for this look to add some needed pizazz.

Prada

Metallic Textured and Patent-Leather Ballet Flats

Available in sizes 35 to 42.

Repetto

Cendrillon Ballet Flats

Available in sizes 35 to 40.

Zara

Leather Ballerinas With Bow Detail

Available in sizes 5 to 11.

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.