We’re staring down a new season—and besides longer days and more vitamin D, summer’s also bringing a fresh slate of 2025 shoe trends. Many of our favorites are contemporary twists on classics, including boho clog sandals with updated attitude, retro sneakers with slim soles, and creative spins on jelly sandals. But there’s also plenty of newness, including sculptural buckled sandals and super-strappy flats.
These are the 2025 shoe trends on our radar—and in our carts—fresh from the catwalk and ready to bring your wardrobe into a brand-new season. From soft, relaxed loafers to vintage-inspired T-strap heels, they’re exactly what you’ve been searching for to make your wardrobe feel fun again.
Glamour’s spring shoe trends wish list
1. New-school boat shoes
Thanks to two major runway moments last spring at Miu Miu and Bally, boat shoes have slowly been creeping back into the zeitgeist—and summer is the season they’re going supernova. Virtually every brand now has its own version of the slim, laced loafers, meaning you don’t need to shell out hundreds of dollars to get the same look. Plus, coastal prep is one of 2025’s biggest fashion trends, so deck shoes will fit right in with the striped tees and fishnet bags you’re already added to your closet. Don’t hesitate; we’ve seen plenty of these pairs around New York, but you’ll still be ahead of the curve if you buy in now.
2. Jelly shoes
Nostalgic jelly sandals are another holdover from last year, when The Row introduced an $890 pair of squishy, candy-colored flats that immediately went viral—and sold out soon after. This time around, you can find similar silhouettes everywhere from Amazon to Tory Burch. Unlike the jellies of your youth, 2025’s options look best styled with more elevated pieces, like pleated trousers, summer dresses, and long shorts. Pack them in your carry-on alongside a tank top and linen pants—you’ll be the chicest person at the resort.
3. Clog sandals
Boho is in the air this season. Miu Miu, Chloé, Hermès, and Ulla Johnson all showed their own versions of clog sandals for summer, and everyone else has jumped on the bandwagon. (They’re especially great for the warmer months, when your toes need all the breathing room they can get.) Whether you prefer flats that are just as comfy as they are chic, wedding-ready block heels, or sky-high platforms that turn any outfit into a statement, these bohemian gems are just right. Style them with long white skirts or floral dresses for easygoing looks that take mere seconds to throw together.
4. Extra-slim sneakers
Yet another silhouette that can be traced back to a single pair of shoes, the extra-thin sneaker has become 2025’s hottest sneaker trend after fashion people became obsessed with this Dries Van Noten pair ($535). It doesn’t hurt that Loewe, Miu Miu, and Stella McCartney showed similar shoes for spring. Nearly every high-street brand now offers a take, expanding the colors and detailing into a rainbow of options. Want a bold pink to pair with black trousers? What about sporty kicks cosigned by Jennifer Lawrence? You’ll find them all and more in our edit.
5. Western buckles
So-called country sandals live right in the intersection between boho and Western style, and the common denominator between so many of these pairs is big, shiny buckles. We’ve already seen Ganni, Ferragamo, and Isabel Marant go big on the hardware for spring and summer, and now the likes of Steve Madden and Zara are also getting in on the fun. Think of these trendy sandals as attitude-forward alternatives to the flats you were already going to wear—or as heat-friendly swaps for studded cowboy boots.
6. T-bar silhouettes
First popularized in the 1930s, T-bar shoes are synonymous with retro glamour. They might have skyrocketed to fame for a slightly scandalous reason—they made it easier to dance—but these days, designers are deploying them to signal ladylike poise. Khaite, Balmain, Versace, and Rachel Comey all showed some version of the silhouette this season, and you can find similar styles at every price point right now. Pick up some kitten heels for your next wedding weekend, then grab flats for the office.
7. Woven shoes
Woven styles always get a little boost this time of year. But something big is going on this season: At standout runways like Chloé, Fendi, Jacquemus, and Gabriela Hearst, models all wore woven shoes, meaning they’ll only get more popular as summer inches closer. Think of these picks as the evolution of last year’s ubiquitous mesh flats; they’re a little more polished and would be absolutely killer paired with a lightweight suit or a vacation dress.
8. Sneakerinas
Perhaps this season’s most controversial shoe trend is the sneakerina, or the love child of a sneaker and a ballet flat. Hallmarks include strappy closures, barely-there soles, and slim silhouettes—but really, you just know when you’re looking at one. High-end labels like Louis Vuitton and Simone Rocha have cosigned the trend, and style luminaries like Bella Hadid have been spotted wearing those exact Vivaia shoes below. All signs point to a very big summer, so snag a pair and figure out how to style it. We suggest swapping it in wherever you’d wear white sneakers; the shape will look so good with work trousers, body-skimming dresses, and long jorts.
9. Snake-effect heels
Hear that hissing? It’s summer’s hottest print making itself known. Faux-snakeskin heels were impossible to ignore on spring and summer’s catwalks, with standout pairs at Khaite, Bottega Veneta, and Valentino. Thankfully, you don’t need to spend designer prices to ace the look; Amazon and Reformation have you covered, too. We suggest letting the embossed leather do the talking, so feel free to stick to neutral colors and tried-and-true fabrics like denim and jersey. You’ll turn a look.
10. Strappy flats
Sometimes all it takes for a pair of shoes to stand out is one extra detail. And this summer, it’s all about lengthy laces and exaggerated straps. At Dries Van Noten and Chloé, dainty laces kept flats and wedge heels in place; these lookalike ballet flats nod at the runways while remaining wearable in real life, striking the perfect balance between fantasy and practicality. Take a page from the ballerina playbook and style yours with a bubble dress or a full skirt.
11. Low-key loafers
Traditional loafers are getting a free-spirited rebrand for 2025—just ask Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner. At Tod’s, Prada, and Bottega Veneta, designers skipped the classic penny strap for a sleeker, softer effect; at Ferragamo, suede and sock-like construction telegraphed a sense of ease. Gone are the stiff pairs you could never quite break in—these are loafers you’ll want to throw on to walk around the neighborhood, not just to sit at the office. Get started with the buttery, minimalist pairs below.
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