Katie Holmes is no stranger to a bold shoe choice. Ever the true New Yorker, the stylish star has been spotting running around the Big Apple in an assortment of statement footwear styles—including cowboy boots, Choé clogs, and even those infamous padded Bottega heels. Plain sneakers, who? Holmes favors a shoe wardrobe that’s all about embracing style over comfort. That being said, her latest pair strikes both notes–though you’ll either love or hate the polarizing silhouette.
Yes, we’re talking about her square-toe loafers here. Featuring a puckered trim and slight block heel, the bold shoes are by Acne Studios; Holmes has worn them out and about for a few years now. By bringing them back again this season, she proved she’s still not afraid to rock an exaggerated shoe shape. Sure, fans of pointy or round-toe shoes—which are far more the norm—may recoil at the thought of embracing such a bulky silhouette. But styled with the right look, there’s something substantial and sleek about them; They can really ground a look.
Holmes certainly nailed her approach to dressing in sync with head-turning shoes. Her minimal ensemble—including a great trench coat, khaki trousers, Mansur Gavriel bag, and cat eye sunglasses—felt refined enough, and ensured that her riskier footwear choice was the focal point. The whole outfit had just the right amount of pizazz. Now, are we saying you need to go out and toss all your round-toe loafers? Not quite—but what we’re saying is don’t be afraid to embrace the sharp-edged toe, either. Because, clearly as Holmes shows, it’s a rare instance where being square can be cool.