Hailey Bieber Just Wore The Row Shoes That Everyone Will Want in 2026

By Swedan MargenDecember 22, 2025

We may be deep in winter’s blustery grip, but my mind is already drifting ahead to spring 2026 and the shoe trends poised to define it.

Always on the lookout for early indicators of what’s set to take off, this week I spotted Hailey Bieber stepping out in a flat shoe style I’m convinced fashion people everywhere will be wearing come March. Sidestepping boots and classic loafers, Bieber opted for The Row's Penelope Mules (£1230)—a sleek, patent leather design with a refined slip-on silhouette.

Hailey Bieber steps outside wearing black trousers with black backless loafers and a black leather jacket.

Tapping into several emerging new-season trends at once, the elegant mules feature a high-shine patent finish that’s been steadily gaining traction over the past few seasons. Poised to overtake suede as the season’s most coveted texture, the glossy leather also complements the pared-back, elongated silhouette that’s shaping up to be a key look for 2026.

As flat shoes continue their reign as the fashion crowd’s footwear of choice, loafer mules and ballet flats have firmly established themselves as the new It silhouettes. Clean, preppy and chic, they balance ease with elegance, making them an obvious contender as the fashion person's new daily shoe.

While Hailey’s exact pair is certainly an investment worth saving for, there’s no shortage of equally elegant alternatives across both the high street and designer stores right now. Read on to discover and shop the chicest styles to have on your radar now.