{"id":1431,"date":"2025-07-02T20:35:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/?p=1431"},"modified":"2025-07-05T14:39:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T14:39:55","slug":"7-shoe-trends-to-put-your-best-foot-forward-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/7-shoe-trends-to-put-your-best-foot-forward-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Shoe Trends To Put Your Best Foot Forward This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shoes \u2014 sandals, ballet flats, loafers, you name it \u2014\u00a0have the potential to make or break your whole look. As such, if you\u2019re on a mission to level up your summer style<\/a>, you can\u2019t go wrong with refreshing your footwear rotation. Though there\u2019s always a time and place for, say, classic white trainers, we suggest taking a step \u2014 quite literally \u2014 outside your comfort zone by trying out\u00a0summer\u2019s biggest shoe trends<\/a>, which are all over the map.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Firstly, designers are harking back to the past, introducing new iterations of footwear from bygone decades. One notable example? Retro trainers<\/a>. With slim silhouettes and bold, punchy colours, these vintage-looking kicks are real head-turners, as proven on the spring\/summer 2025 runways<\/a> at shows like Miu Miu, Proenza Schouler, and Loewe. Meanwhile (perhaps much to the dismay of some millennials out there), late-2000s-inspired gladiator sandals have made a major comeback this season. However, the latest styles are a far cry from the uber-high silhouettes once loved by the likes of Kourtney Kardashian<\/a>, Mary-Kate Olsen<\/a>, and Rihanna<\/a>. And for something a bit more refined, turn your attention to of-the-moment woven shoes \u2014 from ballet flats<\/a> to slide-on sandals<\/a>, footwear is getting the artisanal treatment this summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Without further ado, scroll onward for a rundown of summer 2025\u2019s top shoe trends. Put your best (and most stylish) foot forward this season.<\/p>\n

Summer 2025 Shoe Trend: <\/strong>Gladiator Sandals<\/h2>\n
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The rumours are true: Gladiator sandals of yore are popping up everywhere this summer, albeit in shorter variations than the knee-length styles popular in the 2000s and 2010s. In step with the return of the boho fashion aesthetic, the trend ran the gamut on the runways, spotted in the form of studded versions (at Isabel Marant) and minimalist looks (debuted at Khaite<\/a>). To keep the look more grounded, style the shoes with a slouchy bag and denim shorts. <\/p>\n

Summer 2025 Shoe Trend: Retro Trainers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Following 2024\u2019s Puma Speedcat craze, more low-profile retro-inspired runners \u2014 many of which look like they\u2019re straight out of the \u201970s \u2014 are now infiltrating the fashion scene, thanks to the style\u2019s strong presence on the catwalks. Always ahead of the curve, Miu Miu introduced the vintage vibe in vibrant shades like hot pink, turquoise, and butter yellow<\/a>. Miuccia Prada also designed\u00a0deep purple suede trainers with a metal toe for Prada<\/a>. And should you prefer a high-top silhouette, there\u2019s a good chance the ultra-colourful pairs at Loewe<\/a> will strike your fancy.<\/p>\n

Summer 2025 Shoe Trend: Woven Styles<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Woven accessories are synonymous with summer, so it makes perfect sense as that homespun-looking footwear is in high demand this season. For spring\/summer 2025, the look made an appearance at Jacquemus<\/a>, Stella McCartney, and Gabriela Hearst<\/a> shows. One major draw of a woven shoe? They provide the breathability and drama of the mesh look<\/a> without being entirely see-through.<\/p>\n

Summer 2025 Shoe Trend: Boat Shoes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The fisherman aesthetic<\/a> has taken over every facet of our wardrobes, and footwear is no exception. From the white and navy boat shoes<\/a> at Loewe to Monse<\/a>\u2019s shiny brown pair,\u00a0these new summer silhouettes have made one thing clear: Designers want you to set sail in style. And if you\u2019re not near the beach or lake this season, you can give these practical shoes a downtown chic vibe with a breezy button-up and edgy leather shorts. \u00a0 <\/p>\n

Summer 2025 Shoe Trend: Embellished-Toe<\/strong> Pairs<\/h2>\n
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For spring\/summer 2025, luxury labels gave the term \u201ctwinkle toes\u201d a new meaning. At Chanel, Fendi<\/a>, and Balmain<\/a>, shoes festooned with rhinestones, pearls, and beads took centre stage. Whether in the form of flat sandals or heeled mules, consider these babies the perfect plus-one for an upcoming wedding \u2014 they won\u2019t go unnoticed. <\/p>\n

Summer 2025 Shoe Trend: Jelly Sandals<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ready or not, the jelly sandals<\/a> trend is back for round two this summer, with big-name designers turning the cute style on its head. Chlo\u00e9, for one, propelled the look into high-fashion territory with its heeled thong sandals<\/a>. Lacoste<\/a>, meanwhile, leaned into the trendy fisherman sandal look. Though these shoes may conjure up images of frivolous childhood moments, they are more than apt for adults now, too, with a silhouette for every aesthetic. <\/p>\n

Summer 2025 Shoe Trend: Snakeprint Styles<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Snakeskin is giving leopard print<\/a> a run for its money \u2014 at least in the footwear department. This season, fashion houses cracked the code for timeless yet fresh silhouettes featuring the sumptuous design. Jil Sander<\/a> did so with its Western-esque boots, while Dries Van Noten designed a slingback wedge with a curvy heel. Make a snakeskin shoe the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance of your summer outfits, whether you\u2019re dressing for the office or a date. <\/p>\n

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Shoes \u2014 sandals, ballet flats, loafers, you name it \u2014\u00a0have the potential to make or break your whole look. As such, if you\u2019re on a mission to level up your summer style, you can\u2019t go wrong with refreshing your footwear rotation. Though there\u2019s always a time and place for, say, classic white trainers, we suggest…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1433,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1431"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1431"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1442,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1431\/revisions\/1442"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1433"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}