7 Shoe Trends To Have Fun With This Summer
Colorful shoes to brighten up your look.
From candy-colored sandals to high heeled mules and embellished slides, there are plenty of footwear options to get playful with this summer. Scroll down to shop some of the biggest (and most fun) trends of the season.
Mule It Over
Heeled mules come in every color, fabric and style you could imagine this season. Try a vibrant-hued pair styled with jeans to perfect the look.
Clockwise from top left: Robert Clergerie mules, $550, shopBAZAAR.com; M.Gemi mules, $289, mgemi.com; Gianvito Rossi mules, $630, net-a-porter.com; Zara mules, $89, zara.com; Gucci mules, $680, shopBAZAAR.com.
All About Espadrilles
Although the espadrille may be a timeless summer staple, the shoe is back in full force this season—with plenty of fresh takes to choose from.
Clockwise from top left: Tory Burch wedges, $396, farfetch.com; Balenciaga espadrilles, $545, matchesfashion.com; Chloé wedges, $660, farfetch.com; Sam Edelman sandals, $90, net-a-porter.com; Stella McCartney flatform sandals, $465, matchesfashion.com.
The Low-Down
The new It heel height of the season? Mini block heels that work with everything from a summer dress to a skirt or denim.
Clockwise from top left: Gianvito Rossi sandals, $715, shopBAZAAR.com; Zara sandals, $70, zara.com; Valentino sandals, $945, matchesfashion.com; J.Crew pumps, $240, net-a-porter.com; Aquazzura sandals, $745, net-a-porter.com.
Upgraded Slides
Last season was ruled by fur slides (thanks to Bad Gal Riri), but summer's new batch of the shoe comes with plenty of embellishments from fringe to pearls and more.
Clockwise from top left: Proenza Schouler slides, $595, shopBAZAAR.com; Rag & Bone slides, $250, net-a-porter.com; Marco de Vincenzo slides, $462, farfetch.com; Prada slides, $520, net-a-porter.com; Schutz slides, $180, schutz-shoes.com; Mansur Gavriel slides, $395, net-a-porter.com.
'70s Platforms
In keeping with '70s-inspired style, platform sandals once again prove their staying power for summer.
Clockwise from top left: Laurence Dacade platforms, $660, net-a-porter.com; Loeffler Randall platforms, $395, shopBAZAAR.com; Zara platforms, $119, zara.com; Rupert Sanderson platforms, $546, matchesfashion.com; Prada platforms, $820, mytheresa.com.
Rainbow Brite
Candy-colored stripes and rainbow bright sandals make for the ultimate way to top off any summer look.
Clockwise from top left: Tabitha Simmons sandals, $845, net-a-porter.com; Chloé knot sandals, $389, fwrd.com; Alice + Olivia sandals, $330, aliceandolivia.com; Sophia Webster, $416, farfetch.com; MR by Man Repeller sandals, $520, net-a-porter.com.
All Laced Up
From flat gladiator sandals to lace-up heels, the best footwear is all tied up this summer.
Clockwise from top left: Topshop sandals, $90, topshop.com; Ancient Greek Sandals, $114, matchesfashion.com; Etro sandals, $1,075, net-a-porter.com; Valentino sandals, $595, farfetch.com; Tabitha Simmons sandals, $795, net-a-porter.com.
Lauren Alexis Fisher is a freelance fashion editor and writer in New York. She is the former market editor for HarpersBAZAAR.com.
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