Not Leather, Not Suede—Victoria Beckham Just Styled the Elegant Shoe Trend the Chicest People I Know Are Wearing

It’s been quite the season for Victoria Beckham. Between the whirlwind of fashion week in September, the global buzz around her Netflix docuseries in October, and now, the knighting of her husband in November, the designer has had a few months that would leave most of us breathless. Yet, Beckham has navigated it all with her trademark composure. And, of course, she's kept her sartorial streak going strong.

For today’s occasion at Windsor Castle, marking David Beckham’s knighthood, Victoria stepped out in a typically chic ensemble, wearing the Bela Midi Dress (£850) from her namesake label—a deep navy design with a chic shoe that had me doing a double take.

Not leather, not suede—instead, Beckham reached for a sleek pair of embossed croc-print heels. Rendered in glossy black, the textured finish added depth and intrigue to her otherwise minimalist look.

Rivalling the enduring appeal of leather and suede, this sophisticated finish is making its way into every footwear silhouette this season—from elegant pumps and structured boots to elevated loafers and chic flats.

Wearing well with tailored dressers, as Victoria so deftly demonstrates, croc-print shoes also add an air of refinement to casual jeans, while meeting the poise of more elevated items such as tailored trousers or silky skirts.

Below, discover our edit of the best mock-croc shoes to shop now.

Shop Mock Croc Print Shoes:

H&M

Square-Toe Ballet Flats

The mock croc design adds extra dimension to an outfit, all the while keeping your styling simple and sleek.

Arker

Square-Toe Ankle Boots

If you invest in one new shoe trend this season—I recommend it's a pair of mock croc ankle boots.

M&S

Croc Kitten Heel Chisel Toe Court Shoes

The small heel adds a little bit of height without sacrificing any comfort.

Alaïa

90 Croc-Effect Leather Pumps

The burgundy colour trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

Mango

Asymmetrical Croc-Effect Heeled Shoes

The pointed-toe design gives these supremely chic silhouette.

These also come in half sizes, so you can find your perfect fit.

Zara

Embossed Penny Loafers

Pair these with a white sock to give your look a preppy feel.

Le Monde Béryl

Regency Slipper

Le Monde Béryl's ballerinas are a fashion person's favourites for a reason.

Massimo Dutti

Mock Croc Embossed Loafers

Add some depth to your winter rotation and shop mock croc loafers in a deep brown shade.