The Latest Shoe Trends for Spring/Summer 2023

Ballet flats

Step into Spring/Summer 2023 with the latest shoe trends. Ballet flats are back in the spotlight, with Miu Miu’s ribbon-strap buckled styles making a comeback as a cult buy this year. Additionally, silhouettes are eclectic, prismatic, and dramatic, with a soft spot for the surreal, psychedelic, and fetishistic.

From wedges to stomper soles, the latest trends have usurped the stiletto. Heels are only haute if they ripple like waves under your feet, and the naked shoe is the new must-have item, replacing the popularity of the naked dress. With thigh-high sparklers, paintbox sandals, and fishnet fancies, check out the standout shoe trends for Spring/Summer 2023.

Blocky Boots Take Center Stage in Spring/Summer 2023 Footwear Trends

Feet-friendly blocky boot

Say goodbye to spindly stilettos and hello to cutting-edge styles for Spring/Summer 2023. The feet-friendly blocky boot is back, with Fendi’s F-detailed patent wedge boots, Bottega Veneta’s sculptural iterations, Dior’s pirate strap swashbucklers, and Masha Popova’s Y2K-ready patchwork denim styles leading the way. With all that welcomed weight distribution, you can say goodbye to expensive insoles and Compeeds. Embrace the comfort and style of the blocky boot this season.

Get ready to reach for the thigh with Spring/Summer 2023’s ultra-seductive second-skin shapes. A host of labels proved that the pull-on has power, with sparkling sequined slip-ons at Valentino, vertiginous gothic waders at Rick Owens, lustrous lavender flat boots at Sportmax, metallic thigh-grazers at Tom Ford, and prismatic patchwork pull-ons at Alexander McQueen. Whether you prefer a sleek and shiny look or a more colorful and eclectic design, thigh-high boots and pull-ons are a must-have item for the season.

Knee-high boots

Get ready to ride the wave with Spring/Summer 2023’s undulating silhouettes. This micro trend of surrealist shoes rebels against the rigidity of the stiletto point or the wedge of the platform boot, arriving somewhere at a trippy in-between. The brands making waves include Bottega Veneta with its rippling point-toe pumps and knee-high boots, Proenza Schouler’s psychedelic foamy mules, Loewe’s S-heel chubby court shoes, and the wavy wonders of Dior’s Mary Janes and buckle-up boots. Whether you prefer a subtle ripple or a bold wave, these shoes are sure to make a splash this season.

The underwear as outerwear trend is here to stay, and it’s not just for the bedroom or boudoir anymore. Lingerie and corsetry details, namely fishnet fabrications, have now made their way down to the feet. Chanel’s debutante-meets-dominatrix bow-detailed pumps layered with a transparent fishnet sock, Bally’s sparkling second-skin thigh-highs, daring denier jumbo-net ankle boots at Stella McCartney, and interlaced embellished kitten heels for Nensi Dojaka’s first footwear debut are just a few examples of this trend. Whether you prefer a subtle fishnet detail or a bold and daring look, these shoes are sure to add a touch of edge to any outfit.

Sheer glassy sandal

While Cinderella left her glass slipper at the ball, you won’t want to misplace Spring/Summer 2023’s take on the sheer glassy sandal. This revealing trend is as stunning as the most ravishing red-carpet looks, with the naked shoe replacing the naked dress. Valentino’s vertiginous PVC stilettos, Loewe’s clear toe-revealing flats, and Dilara Fındıkoğlu’s clacking clear mules are just a few examples of this trend. Our only style advice? Avoid condensation-inducing locations and embrace the transparency of these stunning shoes.

Crystal-swathed shoes

The fashion world’s love for crystal-swathed shoes is here to stay, and the catwalks were all a sparkle for Spring/Summer 2023. Brands are dialing up the escapist, outré, and all-(glue)-guns-blazing bling with stunning designs. Be sure to wear sunglasses when staring at JW Anderson’s or AZ Factory’s rhinestone-festooned disco boots, Jil Sander’s floral crystal kitten heels, and Courrèges’s sparkling scuba shoes. Whether you prefer a subtle sparkle or a bold and blinged-out look, these shoes are sure to add a touch of glamour to any outfit.

Chunky heels

Forget the prim tradition of regulation school shoes, because for spring/summer 2023, the teacher’s pet Mary Jane has had a rebellious makeover. On the Prada catwalk, the classic heeled silhouette took a gnomic upturn, with Mary Janes with chunky heels and toes that curved upwards. At Sportmax, detention-deserving styles had vertiginous proportions, while at Versace, the Mary Jane got all goth girl with a bold wedge heel and stacks of buckled straps.

In a world that feels so topsy-turvy, it’s no wonder designers are embracing the surreal for Spring/Summer 2023. An art gallery’s worth of the weird, wacky, and wonderful walked onto the runway, with Moschino’s pumps resembling miniature blow-up flamingo pool floats, Loewe’s court shoes entirely festooned with deflated balloons, and JW Anderson’s boots printed with palm tree-lined sunsets. Heels, in particular, had a surreal feel, most notably seen in the spring-soled shoes at Off-White and the Gancio motif that formed the hardware heel of strappy sandals at Maximilian Davis’s Ferragamo debut. Embrace the whimsical and playful side of fashion with these surreal shoes that are sure to turn heads.

Flip-flop boots

Retina-searing, high-saturated shades are high on the hotlist for the hottest dressing months, and in footwear, they demand attention whatever the season. Zing it to win it with Miu Miu’s zesty flip-flop boots, Loewe’s tropical floral mules and paintbox balloon pumps, Prada’s orange, candy floss, and creamy yellow Mary Janes, and Victoria Beckham’s lavender and carnation stilettos and sock boots. Whether you prefer a bold and bright look or a more subtle pop of color, these shoes are sure to add a vibrant touch to any outfit.

Summary: Step up your shoe game with the latest footwear trends for Spring/Summer 2023. From bold and rebellious Mary Janes to transparent glassy sandals, the surreal and the crystal-swathed, and vibrant and zesty shades, there is something for everyone in this season’s shoe collections.