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Black-Owned Shoe Brands To Shop In 2023

Life is short, buy the shoes.
Black-Owned Shoe Brands To Shop In 2023
By Jennifer Ford · Updated February 7, 2023

Everyone knows that style and comfort are key factors when selecting a great pair of shoes. But equally important are the designers who create them—specifically for those who want to support Black talent. Whether you’re looking for comfy mules to wear to the office or sexy knee boots to take your date night look to the next level, there are plenty of options available from Black-owned shoe brands. More good news: Fashion retailers like Nordstrom have signed the Fifteen Percent Pledge, which makes it easier to shop cool labels like Brother Vellies, Jessica Rich and Salone Monet.

From tie-up sandals to skin-toned pumps, below, we’ve rounded up must-have options from some of our favorite Black-owned shoe brands to shop. And you can currently snag some of our top picks for a fraction of the price.

Lita
Solid Square Toe Slide Sandal

Made with the type of leather that makes for a soft and smooth lining, these mules from Lita by Ciara check the box for comfortability and have a bit of stretch to boot.

Available at Nordstrom
132 Originally $348 Shop Now
Off-White
Allen Strappy Sandal

Off-White is well known for imaginative pieces that bring fun to the fashion landscape. For a good example, see these strappy stilettos punctuated with a wrench-inspired heel.

Available at Nordstrom
513 Originally $1140 Shop Now
Salone Monet
Women's Anita Satin Pumps

Salone Monet provides an inclusive range of nude-tone shoes to compliment every skin tone, including sexy sling-back sandals and classic pointed-toe pumps (as seen here).

Available at Bloomingdales
295 Shop Now
Jessica Rich
Ankle Tie Pointed Toe Pump

Jessica Rich’s eponymous shoe brand is your home base for pumps that can make any outfit pop, like this mesh tie-up option available in five different colors.

Available at Nordstrom
112-$150 Originally $295 Shop Now
Tiannia Barnes
Women's Tamron T-Strap Pump

Crafted from Napa leather, these 4-inch color-block heels from Tiannia Barnes are timeless and elegant.

Available at Amazon
425 Shop Now
Rebecca Allen
The Two-Strap Sandal

You can wear these neutral sandals from Rebecca Allen with everything in your wardrobe. Along with an adjustable ankle strap, they have a cushioned footbed that makes them extra supportive.

Available at Nordstrom
185 Shop Now
Brother Vellies
Bike Ankle Strap Sandal

A strapy sandal will never go out of style. This pair from Brother Vellies has a square toe and a three-and-a-half-inch heel that the brand says “Is meant for riding bikes,” so you know they’re comfy.

Available at Nordstrom
495 Shop Now

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