Footwear trends during this period placed significant attention on sneakers, bold colors, and statement designs. Many brands have taken a huge share of the industry, with Nike, Adidas, and Puma in the spotlight. New styles featured bright colors, textured materials, and visually striking designs. It’s hard not to feel excited in anticipation for new shoe trends.
These five spring footwear trends offered stylish options for preparing for the warmer season. Here are five spring shoe trends you should know about right now.
Kitten heel pumps
Kitten-heel pumps are a classic shoe that almost every woman has a pair of. These simple, yet elegant, shoes feature a small heel with a pointed toe. They are available in pointed-toe pumps, slingback styles, and strappy designs with decorative details. They also come in almost any color imaginable to match any outfit. The shoes can be made of any material to go with your current outfit. Some of the more popular styles come from fashion brands like Valentino, Gucci, and Marc Jacobs.
Metallic leather loafers
With the boots and lace-ups out from the norm, this is a great time to invest in a metallic leather loafer. Metallic loafers were available in a wide range of shades and offered an easy way to add a statement element to everyday outfits. For example, Designers also introduced updated loafer styles featuring metallic finishes, structured shapes, and decorative details.
Espadrille sandals
While this spring’s footwear trends may seem less interesting than they did a year ago, there are still new sneakers, boots and sandals to love. One of those trends is espadrille sandals. These styles combine woven soles with straps, slip-on designs, and lightweight materials suited to warmer weather. Additionally, these shoes not only provide durability but also convenience for users, as many designs are also easy to wear and comfortable for casual outings.
Platform sneakers
Platform sneakers combined the comfort of classic sneakers with a raised, statement-making sole. The platform sneaker has a 1” high base, giving the appearance that we’re wearing skyscraper heels instead of sneakers. These shoes come in various takes on leather, with some of the earthiest shades, including brown and tan, available. Neutral shades such as brown, beige, and tan made the trend easier to pair with everyday outfits.
Chain-Detail Heels
Chain-detailed heels will be a popular shoe makeover craze this spring. Designers such as Marc Jacobs and Valentino helped bring greater attention to this trend. These shoes feature a heel of any size and an open toe. The shoe will feature a small detail of the chain somewhere on the shoe—whether it’s around your ankles, dangling down to your toes, or incorporated into ankle straps or decorative details, it’s sure to set your heel apart from all.
