Put your best foot forward, says Brooke Theis
January is traditionally the month for self-improvement and reinvention. So why not start from the ground up, invest in some serious shoe upgrades and step into 2018 in style...
Ash slip-on trainers
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“Snake effect trainers instantly update your feet”
- £159; Accent Shoes; accentshoes.co.uk
Alexander Wang Chelsea Boots
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“Swap your classic Chelsea boots for a gorgeous studded pair”
- £780, Bernard Boutique; bernardboutique.com
Isabel Marant Etoile ‘Poomi’ heel
![Isabel Marant Etoile @IRIS W17 Poomi Heel Shoe, £330.jpg Isabel Marant Etoile @IRIS W17 Poomi Heel Shoe, £330.jpg](https://www.essentialsurrey.co.uk/downloads/13083/download/Isabel%20Marant%20Etoile%20%40IRIS%20W17%20Poomi%20Heel%20Shoe%2C%20%C2%A3330.jpg?cb=a7a5f9d5055bf96e7bf32aec3008367f&w={width}&h={height})
“This elegant heel is the ideal height for easy wear”
- £330; Iris Boutique; irisfashion.co.uk
Rue St. leather flats
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- £305; Matches; matchesfashion.com
Leopard clogs
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- £59.50; Lotta from Stockholm; lottafromstockholm.co.uk
Sam Edelman velvet pumps
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“Inject a little colour into your wardrobe with sensational heels”
- £119; Bernard Boutique; bernardboutique.com
Hudson Patent Brogue
![maddie_patent_black_side copy.jpg maddie_patent_black_side copy.jpg](https://www.essentialsurrey.co.uk/downloads/13080/download/maddie_patent_black_side%20copy.jpg?cb=1d54855dd1267d6284b5052edec47cc4&w={width}&h={height})
- £145; Hengelo; hengeloshop.com
By Iris suede boot
![1470999321-66578500 copy.jpg 1470999321-66578500 copy.jpg](https://www.essentialsurrey.co.uk/downloads/13086/download/1470999321-66578500%20copy.jpg?cb=ac4e3931e53925322c706bb985105d89&w={width}&h={height})
- £225; Iris Boutique; irisfashion.co.uk
Le Monde Beryl backless slipper
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- £295; Matches; matchesfashion.com
Maison Margiela boots
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“Bold red is a power colour, so put on these Margiela boots and hold your head high”
- £655; Feathers; feathersfashion.com
Golden Goose trainer
![GOlden GOose copy.jpg GOlden GOose copy.jpg](https://www.essentialsurrey.co.uk/downloads/13089/download/GOlden%20GOose%20copy.jpg?cb=808a70b61b3c1d0fdb3f9572206f6259&w={width}&h={height})
- £325; Bernard Boutique; bernardboutique.com
Ash buckle trainer
![1344433617-45139600 copy 2.jpg 1344433617-45139600 copy 2.jpg](https://www.essentialsurrey.co.uk/downloads/13090/download/1344433617-45139600%20copy%202.jpg?cb=7844c1e0fd2da81968cadc250d80fb86&w={width}&h={height})
- £135; Catwalk Boutique; catwalk.uk.com
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