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The best way to spread Christmas cheer? Slipping into heels that feel oh-so festive for this time of year. Whether you’re hosting holiday brunch or traveling through the seven layers of the candy cane forest, eye-catching holiday shoes will put you on the nice list. And we’re not just talking about your standard sparkly pumps — right now, elf heels are trending. Yep, elf heels. Before you rule them out, picture this: You’re hosting your annual party, eggnog in hand, and you open the door to great your guests in these unexpected ankle boots. You’ll be the talk of the evening… in a good way.
The search for “elf shoes” is gaining popularity on Instagram, with many creators posting their versions of what elf shoes should look like — most are taken from the popular Elf on the Shelf. Luckily, you don’t have to travel to the North Pole to grab the season’s hottest shoes. Instead, shoppers are snagging Ellie Cheer Mid Calf Boots from Amazon and Walmart. They come in a wintery forest green with a curved toe that looks fresh from Santa’s workshop. Shoppers are singing the heels’ praises: The top features many testers mention are the quality of the shoes and how trendy they are for the holiday season. “Holidaytastic!” was one way these elf shoes are described in a customer review. Another happy shopper said they get “So many compliments!” when they wear these shoes inspired by Santa’s little helpers, adding, “everyone will want to know where you got them! Very comfortable, great quality.”
Whether you’re for or against these elf-inspired heels, you have to admit that these green booties will bring on the laughter and cheer at any holiday gathering.
If this festive footwear strikes your fancy, you’ll want to order ASAP to make sure they arrive before Christmas.
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Taylor Lane is a WWD and Footwear News contributing freelance beauty and fashion shopping writer based in Charleston, South Carolina. The former New Yorker previously held on-staff shopping writer roles at Yahoo Life and Dotdash Meredith. Lane’s bylines have appeared in publications like InStyle, Forbes Vetted, Women’s Health, and more. Lane has several years of editorial experience covering beauty and fashion, reporting on everything from stylish and functional sneakers to the latest and greatest beauty products. And when she’s not writing, you can catch her lounging in a pair of adidas socks. Learn more about us here.
