
Honey, these boots were made for…hobbling? Nah we like to enjoy our nights out!
It’s a Saturday night, you already know the deal. Getting ready for the club with the girls but don’t know what to wear on your feet. For decades, heels have been the standard, but is that standard getting tired? You’ve noticed every week, more girls are sporting trainers and slides – you start to ask yourself, is this the new norm? Yep, gimme some of that comfort!
Obviously, The type of footwear worn on the night will depend on the club, its rules and possibly its location.
A major example of this can be Mayfair and Central London clubs, as they have a very specific standard for their guests.
“Girls have to wear heels to come to Mayfair clubs, if the girls aren’t wearing good heels the club doesn’t like it, they hate flats.”, says a promoter who works regularly at these venues.
In certain spaces, heels are still the standard for footwear as they are perceived as making outfits more put together. Clearly these guys don’t have a clue, but whatever. However, there are clubbing spaces where this is not the case and you can wear what you like; especially those with. An example being club events where there are sure to be mosh-pits; you want to avoid wearing open-toe shoes because imagine you ruin your fresh pedicure *gasp* or even worse, you break a toe!
So let’s take a quick look around a gal’s other options…
1. Heeled boots- This is a version of a heel that gives you a more sturdy balance whilst looking cute and stylish. They also give height without adding strain onto the feet due to the usually thicker heel. “If I want some extra height then I will wear boots to a party because they are the most comfy version of a heel and they go with so many outfits.”Says our pal, Stacey, 20 year old student from Stratford. And yep, it’s all around the socials. Rapper Ice Spice was pictured in a stunning pair of boots for a recent photoshoot for Marc Jacobs.

2. Sliders – I don’t mean any regular slides – this isn’t a pool-side vibe – however, they have to be cute. With a design that gives it a pass for literally being slides and not heels. These could include fluffy slides, designer, or understated sliders with a nice design. ‘Sliders are more convenient and comfortable, I can last the whole night without my feet burning! I will usually take my slides from the cloakroom and change during the night’ – Says Soca afficionado, 22-year-old Amy from Lewisham. Supermodel, Bella Hadid, was spotted wearing a pair of fluffy sliders a while back. And if it’s good enough for a Hadid, then…

3. Trainers – if you’re going to wear trainers, make sure that they are pretty understated, such as a standard Air Force 1 or designer, such as an Off White shoe. Definitely don’t wear tennis shoes as the bouncers may think they’re too casual or very expensive trainers that you care about getting ruined. Platform trainers, such as Reebox Club C, are a great option as they are dressy whilst giving you additional height and comfortability. “I usually wear Airforces or Converses to the club because they go with everything! I will only wear heels if they are a part of the dress code. Mainly for comfortability and safety in case I need to run away.” Says mosh-pit participant, Valerie, aged 20 from Northhampton.
Former US President, Barack Obama’s eldest daughter, Malia Obama was seen rocking a pair of Converse, in case you need proof of how cool they are.

4. Combat Boots – to piece together a fire outfit, combat boots are a statement piece which serve as a comfortable, highly functional and chunky shoe. Favourites include those by Doc Martens, Calvin Klein and Guess. “I love wearing my Doc Martens to motives because I feel confident and comfortable in them and at the end of the night I am never in excruciating pain.” Says Caribbean club fanatic, 21 year old Seań, from New Cross.
Reality TV star, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, was pictured sporting a pair of Prada boots, which retail at $1,420 at Nordstrom. But do we care about her?

It’s 2023, yes heels are great, but not everyone is a heel girl! Some of us want to feel comfortable whilst dancing the night away. You’ve got no choice now but to rock the boots, trainers – whatever tickles your fancy – and strut into that club like nobody’s business!