Spring has been bright and colorful, which is not so different from every spring, but it has been embracing maximalism as much as possible. That being said, with the excitement around maximalist accessories like colorful bags and shoes, the trend is sure to carry over into summer along with some new surprising details straight from the runway.
Last summer high-heels came back in the form of barely-there sandals and small chunky heels, some of those trends are still standing and being built up even more. Say hello to color, small detail, new materials and some old favorites.
Get your feet ready for summer by checking out these summer shoe trends, and if you start shopping now you can also wear them for the rest of spring, who is stopping you?
10 Plush Sandals
This is a shoe trend that everyone is bound to love, comfy plush padding in the form of a sandal. Feel like you are walking on pillows, pillows that are a bright color, with a comfy flip flop style and platform of course.
In summertime it is good to have at least one pair of go-to slip-on shoes for comfort and style. Wear these to work, running errands, or with your favorite summer dress. Get them in a basic color or bright color, and max it out with a matching purse.
9 Slip-On Colorful Slight Heel
Other than a comfy slip-on shoe, chunky heel slip-ons are also trending. For a heeled sandal, they are surprisingly comfortable. The cover fits your foot in just the right place so that it doesn't rub, and the chunky heel makes it easy to walk.
For comfort and a slightly more elegant look, these are great summer sandals. From wearing them to work and going straight to happy hour after with your friends, these shoes will get a lot of mileage.
8 Bulky Sandals
Say hello to bully, similar to the chunky platform trend, you can now get some chunky platform sandals. Comfort is a priority here, do make sure that the sandals you choose don't weigh you down as you walk, and just give you all the height you can imagine.
That is the biggest issue with chunky shoes, the balance between style and not feeling weight down.
7 Strappy Platforms
Combine two of the hottest shoe trends, strappy and platform. If you are somewhat of a minimalist when it comes to clothes and accessories, this is a two-in-one shoe for everyday life that can be dressed up or dressed down.
Get the height and style of a high-heel but with the comfort of the platform to support your steps through the day.
6 Colorful & Rubbery
It might surprise you but Birkenstocks are having their moment but unlike ever before. When you think of Birkenstocks you probably think of the super comfy cork shoes, well now they are being made of a rubber-like material that can withstand heat and humidity, and it is coming in many colors.
Get a sleek black pair for everyday wear or switch things up with a color pop like the lavender ones featured above.
5 Super, Super Tall Platforms
High-heels have never gone out of style, but what about super super super tall platforms that almost look like they are part of a Halloween costume?
For those who love a glamorous look, where cosplay meets fashion, channel your inner Rosalia with sky-high platforms.
4 Colorful Barely There Sandals
The barely-there sandal began to have its moment last summer with the dainty heel and strappy aesthetic, but the popular shoe was in white, black or beige. It could be related to the color-pop spring sandal trend, but now you can find the barely-there heel in any color.
Match it to your mini purse for a fun set of accessories that will never fail your outfit.
3 High Heeled Flip Flip
If you are looking for a shoe to wear to a wedding or to work, therefore it is multi-purposeful, check out the flip flop heel. It has the straps of a flip flop but with the elegance of a high-heel.
This is the perfect shoe to wear with a body con dress or to give your colorful suit some height.
2 Clear Sandals
Another great neutral shoe that everyone is raving about is the clear strap sandal. Forget having to match your sandals to your outfit, this sandal does it all. From a colorful satin dress to a cool black jumpsuit, your transparent and nude heels will go with everything and make it look like you are walking on air.
1 Caged Sandals
A new sandal trend to look out for is the caged sandal look, it comes in many different styles such as the featured cage to a gladiator-style sandal.
Channel your inner Greek goddess with sandals that protect your feet a bit from the street, this is a practical feature for a sandal that still lets your foot breathe in the summer. This is the perfect shoe to wear with shorts to the farmer's market, run errands and on casual coffee dates.
