With summer just weeks away (YAY), we're here (hi, hello) to steer you in the right direction and give you all the deets for all the shoe trends of the season. I need to emphasize that I've scrolled through my social feeds, checked up and down the fashion market, and drooled over countless runway looks just so you could put your best foot forward. (And no, I will not apologize for these puns!)
Many of our ultimate faves are back and designers are playing hard on nostalgic feels (we're seeing jellies in every silhouette)! The classic fisherman sandal and good ol' mules are also back! What I'm loving is the barely-there trend—perf for wearing day to night. You can easily pair with a blouse and denim while grinding it out at the office or with a colorful floral dress for a summer night out. Then, we have another timeless classic: ballet flats. These will be so comfortable all summer long, especially when running around all day. Tbh, there's so much more we can share but we'd rather just show you. You have endless options to choose from; keep scrolling to find your next summer shoe.
Barely-There Sandals
The sleek and minimal barely-there sandals continue to make a comeback! Truly, this '90s-inspired sandal can be paired with pretty much any look.
Shop the barely-there trend:
Essen The Label The Strappy Sandal
Maile World Baby
Jellies
Oh, to be a kid again! At least we have jellies to bring back all the feels—these PVC bbs are the ultimate summer shoe.
Shop the jelly trend:
Melissa The Real Jelly Possession Sandal
Tory Burch Buckle Bubble Jelly
Bulbous
Another prominent trend on the runway? Bulky, cartoonish details! This is the style to choose if you're worried about how comfy you want to be this summer.
Shop the bulbous trend:
Marc Fisher Ltd. Marc Fisher Ltd. Women's Vayle Slip On Platform Sandals
Hanifa Zoe Mules
Balletcore
From embellished to printed and even woven materials, ballet flats are coming for you in every possible iteration and I'm here for it. If you're running around the city or haven't had time to get a pedicure, a pair of these will save you!
Shop the ballet flat trend:
Eledera The Quadra Ballerina
Margaux Wovens
Tamara Mellon Minty Ballerina
Sculptural Heels
Let's go for a statement heel with a more subdued upper. It's perf for the minimalist who wants just the right amount of edge.
Shop the sculptural heel trend:
Charles and Keith Zania Sculptural D'Orsay Wedges
Jeffrey Campbell 95mm open-toe Leather Sandals
Andrea Zendejas is the Senior Accessories Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she has worked for 5+ years. Andrea handles fine and costume jewelry, shoes, and bags for all cover and fashion stories in addition to overseeing the front of book shopping pages. She also styles beauty well stories and various fashion stories for digital. Andrea previously worked at CR Fashion Book, SELF Magazine, and Women’s Health and has contributed to digital sites Harper's BAZAAR and Marie Claire. Follow her on Instagram.
