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.
Our advice: stick to the knife-point stilettos, pantyhose, platform loafers and micro-kitten heels that were popular in all of the major fashion cities when you're out in the (urban) wild. Scroll on for a full run-down of this season's leading shoe trends – including, yes, the ever-present ballet flat.
Square-toed heels are being replaced by rounded or pointed toes. "The square toe was emblematic of 2021, during the peak of the Bottega padded heel's popularity," Young said. But for 2024, the stylist recommended opting for a pointed or rounded toe for a more modern style.
They're like your most comfortable flats—with a twist. All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Pairing effortlessly with everything from slouchy jeans and workwear trousers to silk slips and bubble skirts, chunky sneakers are poised to become a wardrobe essential.
Sock it to 'em: fun and funky socks for spring 2024 – stripes, checks, waves and even leopard-print designs, from Maison Kitsuné, Raey, Thom Browne and Paul Smith. In the realm of fashion, socks have evolved from mere necessities to stylish accessories, capable of elevating any outfit.
If that isn't enough to convince you, look to the autumn/winter 2024 shows, where many a pair of pins stomped down the runway in slim-fitting denim. Seán McGirr marked his high-profile debut at Alexander McQueen by wrapping denim ribbons around the legs of flared jeans, giving them a distinctly skinny structure.
Pantone takes a lighter pick with its 2024 Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. Amid 2024's rising tide of cool tones, Pantone's Peach Fuzz is a warming counterweight.
Instead of jeans that fit snugly from hip to ankle, the stylist recommended opting for pairs with a straight cut. High-rise pants are out, and mid- and low-rise styles are in. High-rise and paper-bag pants are no longer trendy, Apodaca told Insider. The stylist recommended embracing mid- to low-waist trousers in 2024.
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.
For those who crave a touch of shine with their style preferences, the allure of metallic footwear is set to shine brightly in 2024. Golds, silvers, and bronzes adorn shoes, elevating any ensemble to a statement-making level.
The trending Chelsea boots of 2024 are chunkier than the classic version, and have pull tabs at the front and back, plus a lug rubber sole that gives you extra grip on a rainy day. Whether you choose a more timeless style or buy into the trend, you'll never regret investing in a Chelsea boot.
In the 1990's, the mythical sandals came in a new colour palette, before taken up by models and other street style personalities, like Kendall Jenner, who swear by Birkenstock both on and off duty. In 2024, Birkenstock-mania is no where close to stopping.
The White Mule: Tod's leather slide mules, $990. The Strappy Heel: Khaite Jones leather sandal, $980. The Pretty Pink Pump: Reformation Noreen slingback pumps, $298. The Fashion Flip Flop: A.
If you fell for the viral Prada loafers a few seasons back, fear not: They're still very much in style and a major 2024 shoe trend. "School shoes" take preppy dressing to new heights, with edgier silhouettes and chunkier lug soles.
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.
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