Irish Footwear and Fashion Trends in October 2025

When it comes to Irish footwear, practical, weather-adapted shoes and slippers designed for Ireland’s rain, mud, and indoor tile floors. Also known as Irish shoe culture, it’s not just about style—it’s about surviving the day without sore feet or wet socks. This month, readers dug into how everyday shoes make or break comfort in Irish homes and workplaces. From Japanese slippers like geta, traditional Japanese indoor footwear known for dryness and quiet steps. Also known as zori, it gaining traction in Irish households to replace fluffy slippers, to why schools are banning Crocs for safety reasons, the focus was clear: footwear has to work harder here than anywhere else.

It’s not just about what you wear on your feet. dress code, the unwritten rules for what to wear to events in Ireland—from casual pub nights to formal galas. Also known as Irish event attire, it got a serious update this month. People wanted to know the difference between razzle dazzle and black tie, why cocktail dresses don’t always mean short, and how to pick the right length without overpaying. Meanwhile, the denim, the backbone of Irish wardrobes, from school kids to office workers. Also known as jeans, it dominated conversations: which brand sells the most? (Spoiler: Primark.) What cuts make you look slimmer? And which jeans does Jennifer Aniston actually wear—and where can you get them in Cork or Galway?

And then there’s the work shoe revolution. If you’re on your feet for 12 hours straight—nurse, teacher, shop assistant—you didn’t just want comfort. You wanted science-backed advice. Posts broke down how to stop foot pain from standing all day, whether podiatrists in Ireland think barefoot walking helps, and which materials hold up against winter damp. Leather shoes tightening after rain? That’s not a myth—it’s a fact, and we told you how to fix it. Even old suits got a second life, turned into bags or coats, because in Ireland, nothing gets thrown out until it’s truly done.

What you’ll find below isn’t just a list of articles. It’s a month’s worth of real conversations Irish people had about what they wear, why they wear it, and how to make it last. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect pair of trainers, trying to understand Scottish slang, or just want to stop your feet from aching, everything here was written by someone who’s been there—wet socks, sore arches, and all.