The 7 Major Shoe Trends of Spring 2024, Period (2024)
I know it seems like this winter is never-ending, but I promise that spring is on the way. To get you prepared for the best in next-season fashion, we've been giving you the download on everything from the hottest designer buys to know to the prettiest shoes to feast your eyes on and everything in between. Spring 2024 has so much in store for us, so I can say with certainty that the season will be worth the wait, at least when it comes to our wardrobes. One of the most exciting categories you'll want to focus on? Shoes.
After combing through the runways, my social media feeds, and the market, I've landed on the seven shoe trends that are having the biggest impact this spring. With the netted flats inspired by the Proenza Schouler runway and the elegant patent-leather pumps that are currently having a renaissance, consider this list to be your North Star for all things stylish footwear. Continue on to get your fill of the major spring 2024 shoe trends and shop the pairs we love most.
Nothing says spring quite like the arrival of all things pretty and delicate. Mark our words: As soon as these long winter months are officially behind us, we'll be slipping our feet into a pair of shoes coated in lustrous satin. The trend popped up on the runways of Altuzarra and Prada, where we saw satin heels in an array of candy hues like powder blue and lime green. Now that they're starting to trickle into the market, we can't help but swoon over every pair we see.
Loulou Studio
Sulue Satin Slingback Pumps
Prada
Modellerie Satin Mule
Reformation
Wade Kitten Heel
Nine West
Luvlie Peep Toe Satin Sandal
Jeffrey Campbell
Gratis Pointed Toe Mule
In case you haven't noticed, we're dialing the clocks back to the 1950s and '60s, fashion-wise and revisiting some of the defining items of the era. One such revival we're noticing is the return of almond pumps, a style of heels that feature rounded toes, low kitten heels, and glove-like uppers.
The reign of the ballet flat has yet to falter, but if you're looking for alternatives to traditional ballerinas, this more elevated take might be just the thing. Sleek pointed-toe flats offer a much more grown-up feel and immediately add polish to whatever you wear them with, be it a pencil skirt or pair of jeans.
TOTEME
The Asymmetric Ballerina Flats
The Row
Claudette Leather Ballerina Flats
Mango
Pointed-Toe Leather Shoes
Prada
Loop Bouquet Pointed Toe Flat
aeyde
Moa Pointed Toe Flat
The number one way to elevate any look in 2024 will be through a pairof glossy patent-leather shoes. Whether they're fitted boots like at Ferragamo or slingback pumps by the likes of Saint Laurent and Gucci, patent finishes are defining cool footwear for the season (and year) ahead.
Toteme
The Slim Crinkled Patent-Leather Knee Boots
Reformation
Nicola Slingback Wedge
Vagabond Shoemakers
Delia Mary Jane Flat
Saint Laurent
Blake Slingback Pumps In Patent Leather
J.Crew
Leona Ankle-Strap Heels in Patent Leather
Jeffrey Campbell
Lash Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Sandal
Netting isanother perfect example of arecent shoe trend that's getting a fresh makeoverthis year. With the onslaught of mesh flats that went viral, it was only a matter of time until we saw their successor, and now it's arrived in the form of netting. Thelabels already backing this include The Row, Proenza Schouler, and Stella McCartney, who tend to be trend leaders, so while these might seem out of left field, everyone who's "in the know" will soon be onto them.
Alaïa
Mesh and Patent-Leather Ballet Flats
mango
Ballerinas With Mesh Bracelet
Khaite
Maiden Fishnet Ballet Flats
Schutz
Hanna Mesh Ballet Flats
Black Suede Studio
Mika Flats
Nothing is safe from the burgundy movement. Everything under the sun is getting the oxblood treatment right now—from handbags to beauty looks—and, yes, that 100% includes shoes. The black shoes in your closet probably needed a break anyway, so this is your sign to reach for this chic alt for a quick update.
Saint Laurent
Lee Pointed Toe Slingback Pump
Reformation
Bethany Ballet Flats
Adidas
Samba OG Sneaker
Zara
Tasseled Moccasins
Linea Paolo
Celeste Slingback Pointed Toe Flat
Classic style is everywhere we look this spring, and no shoe trend better encapsulates this timeless outlook quite like cap-toe styles. Chanel debuted a pair of white Mary Janes with the detail in its S/S 24 collection, and our editors haven't been able to stop talking about them since. Now, we're noticing a rise in the classic style, especially low heels and flats that can easily become new everyday pairs.
So what will we wear this year? Mirroring spring's clear skies, bright blue and crisp white are trending for the months ahead. Preppy fashion is also enjoying a major moment, giving you the go-ahead to dress like a more stylish high-school athlete.
Almond shaped and pointy toes are the most popular at the moment, and even ballet flats are moving away from the rounded toe to more of a pointy toe flat.
First, there was the high-heel bracelet sandal and its decorative ankle cuffs. Now we're seeing elegant flats with a metallic twist: ring sandals. The biggest shoe trends this season seem to be inspired by our jewelry boxes. And yes, you read that right: The most sophisticated shoe of summer 2024 does not have heels.
Boots never go out of style, and in 2024, they will continue to be a key wardrobe staple for versatile and fashionable looks. As we move into the new year, there are fresh outfit ideas for styling our favorite boot silhouettes. From everyday ankle boots to daring knee-highs, boots elevate any cold-weather ensemble.
"We found that pastels—such as lilac, butter yellow, and glacial blue—led [spring 2024's] color levels to replace dopamine brights," she says, citing data gathered through the trend forecasting company's color analysis tools. A scrumptious, soft butter yellow top coat from Altuzarra's Spring/Summer 2024 showing.
The spring/summer 2024 collections were filled with countless ideas of how to style trousers, from the simple to the head-turning. The one thing they all had in common was a focus on leg-lengthening, with a return to high waistbands, combined with trouser legs that grazed the floor giving an illusion of length.
Spring is often associated with pretty pastels. But this season's favorite color trend is no color at all. The spring 2024 palette is full of soft beiges, light grays, and crisp blacks—and our sneakers are following suit.
The 2024 silver shoe trend is all about casual cool flats, sneakers, loafers (or, in the case of New Balance's new viral shoe, sneaker-loafers), and sandals. On TikTok, users are showing off how they incorporate the metallic color into their warm-weather wardrobes—and we're paying attention.
In 2024, Birkenstock-mania is no where close to stopping. Earlier this year, the brand revisited three of its flagship models: the Madrid shoes (the very first sandals imagined by the company), the Arizona shoes (a symbol of the 1970s counter-culture), and finally the Gizeh shoes, created in 1983.
White sneakers are all the rage in 2024, and for good reason: they're cute, comfy, and can be styled with just about anything. With so many different options on the market, it's hard to know what shoe will be the perfect fit for you.
This fall, you'll also see lots of square-toe styles in all types of shoes, tons of delicate pumps (yay for satins and straps), and, yes, the loafer (our grandpas and dads are rejoicing) are very much still having a moment. So yeah, the runway gave us a wide range of footwear for every aesthetic.
In 2024, our favorite footwear trends aren't just cute–they're comfortable. Slip-on sneakers are back to save us all time lacing our shoes, and Velcro straps are experiencing a renaissance.
Boat shoes hit the spring/summer 2024 runways last September and are now having their comeback—so it's safe to say you'll be seeing them this season. Additionally, we're continuing with the oddballs of summer with ugly-chic grandma shoes (that work in the right way), Mary Janes, and more.
Penny loafers are the most versatile pair of shoes to have in your rotation and can be worn in fully suited up settings or even shorts. They're the perfect shoe to have this season.
White sneakers are all the rage in 2024, and for good reason: they're cute, comfy, and can be styled with just about anything. With so many different options on the market, it's hard to know what shoe will be the perfect fit for you.
Introduction: My name is Geoffrey Lueilwitz, I am a zealous, encouraging, sparkling, enchanting, graceful, faithful, nice person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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