Fashion People Have Been Stockpiling These 10 French Shoe Brands for Years

When most people think about the French, they think about their food, their architecture, their effortless beauty hacks, and, of course, their personal style. Most of us center our love for French fashion on tweed jackets, straight-leg jeans, and oversize blazers. There's a lot that can distract you from one of their best assets—their shoe collections.

The French have a similar knack for footwear as they do with everything else that one might consider to be a work of art. While everyone who visits knows the Louvre, very few have spent time seeking out chaussures. Who has room for all that in their suitcase? Regardless of baggage weight restrictions, I implore you to join me in discovering these 10 French shoe brands that conveniently are available for international shipping.

Saint Laurent is a timeless French powerhouse, and its shoes are no secret. In the past year, the brand has shifted toward incredibly chic and minimal designs that I can't keep my hands off of.

If sustainability is your beat, you probably already know about Veja. The brand makes wearing sneakers to a soireé feel incredibly chic even though the French are known to laugh at American tourists and their sneakers.

One of my favorite purchases of all time is a pair of Chanel boots because I simply feel incredible every time I wear them. The brand's shoes never go out of style and feel quite elevated.

Rouje is the It-girl destination for French footwear, and I recently was introduced to its collection and fell in love immediately. It seems like every shoe trend I was hoping to wear this season is available on its site.

There's nothing the fashion crowd loves more than a pair of Red Bottoms. Louboutin has found a way to make this bold statement motif a classic in the fashion world. Any shoe collector would be thrilled to have these in their repertoire. 

I've always known Maje for its incredible clothing, but its shoes make just as strong of a splash. With trends like pops of red stylized into classic designs, you can't go wrong with a scroll through its site.

Isabel Marant has found a way to create many It shoes throughout the years, and in 2024, that will be no different. While the fashion crowd is still wearing the timeless staples that come back every season, there will be more to come.

There's a reason the Sézane store in Paris always has a line around the block every time I pass by. The brand's items give off the ultimate French-girl vibes. If you don't know about its shoes yet, you need to learn more.

Roger Vivier is another timeless name in fashion with a very recognizable motif that appears throughout its collection. The oversize buckle will always be a classic.

If you're like me, you like Mary Janes. Carel has been delivering a fresh take on this classic staple with a bit of a punk-rock flair. These shoes are incredibly recognizable in France.

from Who What Wear