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It’s time to step up your shoe game.

If it’s been ages since you updated your footwear collection, know this: the game has changed.

After all those long months in forced hibernation, where most of us spent our days in socks, slippers or flip-flops, there’s a new lust for everything new and exciting… and that means some much-needed updates on classic styles.

Whether you plump for a little patent in your loafer or take a leaf from Kanye’s book and rock a rubber boot, this is an opportunity to have a little fun.

Here are six trends to look out for on Opera Lane:

1. KNEE-HIGHS

BUY THEM: Over the Knee Boots, €87, River Island, Opera Lane

BUY THEM: Knee-high boots, €59.99, H&M, Opera Lane

2. MOCCASINS

BUY THEM: Inuikii Classic Sneakers in olive green, €272, Office, Opera Lane

BUY THEM: Padded trainer boots, €27.99, H&M, Opera Lane

3. THE NEW CHELSEA BOOT

BUY THEM: Platform Chelsea boots, €39.99, H&M, Opera Lane

BUY THEM: Attract Ribbed Sole Chelsea Boots, €88, Office, Opera Lane

4. PERSPEX

BUY THEM: Stone Leopard Print Clear Block Heel Mules, €33.99, New Look, Opera Lane

BUY THEM: Truffle Collection Cream Clear Block Heel Sandals, €32.99, New Look, Opera Lane

5. LOAFERS

BUY THEM: Black Croc Loafers, €47, River Island, Opera Lane

BUY THEM: Essential Leather Loafers, €129, Tommy Hilfiger, Opera Lane

6. RUBBER

BUY THEM: Rubberised Chunky Boots in ‘Bone’, €57, Next, Opera Lane

BUY THEM: Water-repellent boots, €39.99, H&M