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For a spring wardrobe reset, consider starting from the ground up. Footwear is one of the easiest ways to transition your style from winter to spring, with warmer temperatures providing opportunities to bare ankles and toes, even. This season’s spring 2023 shoe trends offer an exciting assortment of both practical and minimalist to fashion-forward options, everything from Mary Jane pumps, embellished ballerina flats, sporty sneakers and a really great sandal assortment. Let our fullspring/summer 2023 shoe trend report guide you through all of the seasonal ins and outs, from the need-to-know runway moments to the best investments for every day.The search for your next warm-weather shoe begins and ends here.
Well Woven
The fisherman sandal gained traction the past few summers, and the caged-effect sandal isn’t going anywhere yet. Opt between flat sandals and mules this season.
Bottega Veneta Alfie intrecciato leather mules
Gabriela Hearst Horatio leather sandals
Marni caged leather sandals
The Row leather slingback sandals
Emme Parsons Ernest leather sandals
Dries Van Noten fisherman sandals
Bold Ballerinas
The humble packable commuter shoe is now a certifiable fashion must-have. These pairs will inject a fun pop of color into your spring wardrobe thanks to styles from Tod’s, Mansur Gavriel, and Miu Miu.
Balenciaga Leopold ballerinas
Chloe Oracia leather ballerina flats
Tod's Bubble ballerinas
Porte & Paire bow-embellished metallic leather ballet flats
ATP Atelier Brindsli ballerina flats
The Wedge Returns
Those seeking both height and comfort this season will love to hear that a wedge heel has made a comeback. Cult labels with strong accessories have embraced the trend from Khaite, Staud, to Alaia.
St. Agni leather wedge sandals
Khaite Seneca wedge sandals
Bottega Veneta leather mules
Castañer Carina 80 suede wedge espadrilles
Tory Burch asymmetrical heeled mule sandals
Staud Alex wedge sandals
Micro Heels
The ideal shoe for the days you want to feel a little bit more pulled together. A tiny kitten heel is added to thong sandals to slingbacks.
The Row Graphic leather sandals
Totême leather flip flops
Khaite Seville d'Orsay patent-leather pumps
Tory Burch Capri low heel sandals
Prada sport-sole mesh slingback pumps
Bottega Veneta stretch mules
Dare We Say, Denim?
This spring 2023 shoe trend takes the Canadian tuxedo to a whole new level. In place of leather and suede, denim is an alternative option this season, from sandals and pumps to slides and loafers.
Saint Lauren Tribute woven denim mules
Ganni jewel crystal and denim loafers
Isabel Marant Lennyo buckle sandals
Chloé Piia denim and canvas espadrille wedge sandals
Alaïa denim Sculpture wood-heel mules
Jacquemus Le Raphia Les Chaussures Duelo heels
Sophisticated Sport
Retro-inspired sneakers with a contemporary touch. Smooth leather and suede sit atop a pebbled rubber sole, adding texture and grip. Pair these trainers with everything from tailored trousers to spring dresses, you can’t go wrong with any of them.
Comme des Garçons x Spalwart Tempo Marathon hybrid sneakers
The Row Owen leather and mesh sneakers
Prada Gabardine logo sneakers
New Balance 574 Core sneakers
Brunello Cucinelli suede and scuba-jersey trainers
Loewe Flow Runner suede sneakers
Dazzle All Day
Embellished footwear should no longer be reserved for evening wear. Case in point: crystal studded ballerinas and slides that look just as chic with jeans and a T-shirt. Who said sparkles should be reserved for special occasions?
Khaite Marcy crystal-embellished mesh flats
Roger Vivier Viv crystal-buckle slide sandals
Jil Sander jewelled leather ballet flats
Prada crystal-embellished satin sandals
JW Anderson crystal-embellished leather slides
Ancient Greek Sandals Fantasia crystal-embellished leather sandals
On Point Pumps
This season’s assortment of pumps will make you rethink the category altogether. The classic workwear shoe gets a fashionable update from Bottega Veneta to Ferragamo.
The Row leather kitten-heel pumps
Bottega Veneta Rocket reflective leather pumps
Loewe square-toe leather pumps
Saint Laurent Severine pumps
Salvatore Ferragamo pumps
Totême Cutout heels
High Saturation Slides
One way to get into the summer shoe spirit is with a pair of carefully chosen colorful slide sandals. Logo favorites from Gucci, Fendi, Valentino, and more are offering brightly colored versions of their classic silhouettes in delightfully summer-rich colors such as lemon, orange, and hot pink.
Gucci interlocking G cut-out slide sandals
Valentino Garavani VLogo leather slides
Fendi Fendi Feel slides
Hermès Oran sandals
Chloé Woody canvas slides
Prada logo slides
The Cowboy Mule
A little bit western, a little bit futuristic, the black mule gets a modern spin-off for spring. Expect new details like elongated pointed toes and sculptural heels. The silhouette is the perfect antidote to the baggy denim trend.
Bottega Veneta Tex leather mules
Aeyde Astrid suede mules
Prada leather chunky heel mules
Fendi cut baguette mules
By Far Nef mules
Loewe Anagram heel leather mules
Puff Pieces
This spring and summer, step out on soft landings. Extremely-padded soles give this season’s footwear a bounce and a boost, seen on the runways at Proenza Schouler, Stella McCartney, and JW Anderson.
Proenza Schouler Arc mule sandals
Vince Ceil padded leather mules
Bottega Veneta cushion slides
Loewe Anagram padded leather flat sandals
Stella McCartney Air Slide eco-rubber sandals
Wandler June mule sandals
Babouche-Inspired Loafers
The complete opposite of the logo-fied loafer, these understated slip-on flats ooze quiet luxury. Minimalist in nature, these loafers are the perfect closed-toe option to bring straight into summer.
Toteme Travel loafers
The Row Canal leather slip-on loafers
Khaite Pippen loafers
Everlane Italian leather Day loafers
Loewe leather slippers
Vince Demi leather loafers
All About Mary Jane
Mary Janes have made the transition from girly to cool girl. Designers like Bottega Veneta, Prada, and Khaite, for example, elevate one of the most classic footwear silhouettes in the most convincing way.
The Row Mary Jane leather sandals
Bottega Veneta croc-embossed leather platform pumps
Prada Modellerie logo leather pumps
Aeyde Aline pumps
Max Mara Polina leather Mary Jane pumps
Khaite Fawn patent leather pumps
Loafers Get Logo-fied
Instead of symbols that represent the brand’s house, like a horsebit or identifiable link buckle, luxury designers are now offering loafers with more, might we say, direct messaging.
Fendi Lock moccasin loafers
Gucci loafers
Valentino Garavani V-logo chain leather loafers
Celine Luco Triomphe loafers
Tod's T timeless loafers
Miu Miu penny loafers