Donald Trump's Shoe Style From the '70s to 2020s

Lanae Brody

7 January 2025 at 4:58 pm·5-min read

FN looks back at how Donald Trump‘s shoe style has changed since the 70s. He loves to pair a dark-colored leather dress shoe with a slightly elevated square heel and a rounded toe to pair with his suits almost every day. However, when he’s out of his typical dressed-up attire, he’s been known to wear a sneaker with a pair of jeans for a rare, casual outing or even a white loafer to enjoy a warm summer day.

Trump has ventured into the footwear industry with his own sneaker, including a gold metallic high-top style he showcased at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia in 2024. This shoe features a design referencing the American flag and a letter “T” on the side in reference to himself. Another Trump sneaker was created after the assassination attempt against him that took place while he was speaking at a July 2024 rally in Pennsylvania; this limited-edition “Fight Fight Fight” shoe features an image of Trump raising his fist after he was shot in addition to an American flag and the words “Fight, fight, fight” which he uttered in that moment.

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Donald Trump, 1987.

(L-R) Donald Trump being interviewed by Barbara Walters at construction site on the ABC News tv series ’20/20′.

Donald Trump, May 11, 1988.

Businessman Donald Trump and wife Ivana Trump attend 70th Birthday Party for Mike Wallace on May 11, 1988 at Mortimer’s Restaurant in New York City.

Donald Trump, Oct. 28, 1987.

Donald Trump and Ivana Trump attend Christian Lacroix Fashion Show on October 28, 1987 at the World Fashion Center in New York City.

Donald Trump, Aug. 10, 1991.

Donald Trump attends First Annual Police Athletic League Celebrity Softball Game on August 10, 1991 at Yankee Stadium in New York City.

Donald Trump, Sept. 1, 1991.

Marla Maples and Donald Trump attend The Look of the Year Benefit Press Party on September 1, 1991 aboard the Spirit of New York in New York City.

Donald Trump, June 25, 1992.

Donald Trump attends “Hoop-La” Special Olympics Basketball Game on June 25, 1992 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

Donald Trump, Sept. 12, 1995.

Donald Trump and Marla Maples sighted on September 12, 1995 at Bowery Bar in New York City.

Donald Trump, Aug. 10, 1996.

(L-R) Marla Maples, Donald Trump and Roshumba Williams attend Second Annual DISHES Pediatric AIDS Benefit on August 10, 1996 at Atlantic Beach in Amagansett, New York.

Donald Trump, April 18, 2019.

Donald and Melania Trump step from Air Force One at the Palm Beach International Airport to spend Easter weekend at Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach, Fl. on April 18, 2019.

Donald Trump, Nov. 8, 2022.

Donald Trump and Melania Trump leave a voting poll on Election Day in West Palm Beach, FL on November 8, 2022.

Donald Trump, Nov. 15, 2022.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump arrive for an event at his Mar-a-Lago home on Nov. 15, 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Donald Trump, Dec. 31, 2022.

Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive for a New Years event at his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach on Dec. 31, 2022.

Donald Trump, Feb. 17, 2024.

Presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump attends Sneaker Con in Philadelphia on Feb. 17, 2024 to launch his new shoe line.

Donald Trump, March 19, 2024

Donald Trump and Melania Trump smile after voting in Florida’s primary election at a polling station at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center in Palm Beach, Florida, on March 19, 2024.

Donald Trump, Nov. 6, 2024

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak with former first lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris

PARIS, FRANCE – DECEMBER 07: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump (R) greets First Lady Jill Biden during the ceremony to mark the reopening of Notre-Dame of Paris Cathedral on December 07, 2024 in Paris, France. After five years of restoration, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens its doors to the world in the presence of Emmanuel Macron and around fifty heads of state, including Donald Trump, invited for the occasion. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Notre-Dame de Paris)

Donald Trump, Dec. 12, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump walks onto the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with his wife Melania, after being named TIME’s “Person of the Year” for the second time on December 12, 2024 in New York City. Trump attended a reception and rang the opening bell on the trading floor.

Donald Trump, Dec. 31, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive on New Year’s Eve at his Mar-A-Lago Club on December 31, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump continues to fill posts in his upcoming administration ahead of his January 20 inauguration.

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