The “Ugly” Shoe Color Trend That’s About to Go Viral

I love a dark brown or burgundy shoe just as much as the next person this time of year, but I also crave something different and unique to enhance my winter outfits, and oftentimes a shoe in a fresh color does the trick. Like me, if you’re someone who gets bored with the same old winter shoe colors year after year, Alexa Chung just provided a remedy.

Chung attended the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in NYC last night, wearing head-to-toe Tory Burch. With her off-the-runway F/W 26 marigold-and-cream velvet wrap coat, she wore a pair of shoes in the color I predict will go viral by December: pear. My best description of pear-colored shoes is that they’re brighter than moss green and less bright than lime green. There’s also a touch of smokiness to the color that mutes it a bit, making it even more versatile. It’s one of those colors that looks surprisingly cool with other hues, so have fun with it.