Leopard print will forever remain a people’s choice when it comes to styling everyday staples, such as a long coat, a skirt, or a handbag. It’s the kind of statement that instantly lifts an outfit and adds just the right amount of attitude.
In 2026, it is the star print of a multitude of footwear trends. It is first seen on pumps, the timeless staple of the perched wardrobe. It’s also found on boots and thigh-high boots, as well as ballerinas, to look like a retro spirit reminiscent of the Kate Moss of the 2010s. And let’s not forget moccasins and mules, which are also adopting this iconic motif. Here’s a look at the top trends to adopt next year.
Boots
They were everywhere on last season’s catwalks: Conner Ives, Fendi, Leopard-print boots are back, to the delight of long-time fans.
₹ 3,42,975
Alaïa – Leopard-print over-the-knee boots
₹ 3,06,039
Fendi – Arco printed karung boots
₹ 1,42,466
Amina Muaddi – Fiona 60 leopard-print ankle boots
Pumps
There’s nothing more essential than a pretty pair of pumps. We’re getting ready to ditch the classic black models for their leopard-print variation. Style it with a denim ensemble like Dua Lipa, or offset it with a feminine suit or a fluid slip dress.
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₹ 1,26,600
Saint Laurent – Tuileries pony-effect leather slingbacks
₹ 80,000
Roberto Cavalli – Le Pettegole jaguar print slingback
₹ 97,000
Celine – Judy escarpin in leopard print
Ballerinas
Ballerinas are more in vogue than ever. Revisited by Acne Studios, Simone Rocha, and Prada, this iconic model is enjoying a veritable renaissance, reviving the aura it exuded in the 2010s, a decade now considered the golden age of the ballerina. Today, it’s adorned with leopard print, a bold motif destined to win over the world in 2026.
