6 Summer Shoe Trends We Can’t Wait To Try

If there’s one shoe trend that stole the show, it’s this one. The slew of Crocs and Birkenstock Super Birki clogs that came clomping down the runway prove that this season, the ugly/comfy shoe reigns supreme. Embrace the aesthetic with a pop colour or printed pair, and then wear them with literally everything. Because when the shoes are this eye-catching, you can get away with anything. 

Looking for a more elevated spin on the shoes you’d wear to summer camp? Flat mules, moccasins and all manner of slip-on shoes were firm favourites on the runway, and with their throw-on-and-go appeal, it’s not hard to see why. From the cult Birkenstock Arizona slides and Boston mules to pool slides and all-terrain sandals, it’s all about ease this season.

Whether your mantra is bright and bold or moody glamour, a high-octane pair of party heels is all you need to invest in before your next night out. Razor-sharp pointed pumps, sky-high stilettos and metallic boots are all top contenders to pair with your fave party dresses, breathing new life into even the simplest of LBDs. 

Don’t adjust your brightness settings – this summer’s all about searing statement colours and highlighter hues. Lime green heels, hot pink clogs and hi-vis New Balance sneakers showed us exactly how to step it up in the colour stakes. Dip a toe into the trend by enlivening an otherwise neutral outfit with a vibrant shoe, or go the whole nine yards with clashing colours and a devil-may-care attitude.

Take your summer wardrobe to new heights (sorry, we had to) with one of this season’s most-wanted shapes: the platform. The perfect nineties-meets-noughties throwback, platform soles have found their way underneath everything from heeled mules and already-chunky loafers to single-strap slides.

While sneakers are so ubiquitous we can hardly call them a trend, this season’s crop feel decidedly nostalgic. The sky blue blocking on Tommy Jeans’ basketball-inspired pairs feels light and fresh, while Converse throws it all the way back to the 70s with their signature high-tops in shades of warm vintage white.