6 Shoe Trends To Add To Your Rotation Now
From thong sandals to toe-cap pumps, these are the most sought-after shoes of the moment. Introduce them to your lineup now and wear them on repeat all summer long
Jellies
Thanks to Chloé’s creative director, Chemena Kamali, jelly shoes have become a mainstay in our warm-weather wardrobes. The designer revived the nostalgic style last year and has since debuted peep-toe mules and transparent-strapped shoes that tap into our easy-going inner child. Alaïa and Ancient Greek Sandals also offer their own covetable take on the trend, with designs including the former’s ‘Invisible Jelly’ thong sandals and the latter’s ‘Saionara’ flip flops – both of which speak to the carefree spirit of summer.
ALAÏAInvisible Jelly satin-trimmed sandals
CHLOÉRuched TPU mules
ANCIENT GREEK SANDALSSaionara Jelly rubber flip flops
CHLOÉJelly TPU sandals
Wedges
This season marks the return of the wedge heel, with designs in bright colors and architectural shapes firmly back in rotation. Whether you opt for a pair of mules from Toteme (this leopard-print pair is a NET-A-PORTER exclusive) or strappy sandals from Le Monde Béryl, the common denominator is that the shoes are the outfit. Make a statement by opting for a bold design and styling them with a more pared-back, neutral palette. With all eyes on your footwear, billowy balloon pants and a simple tee will look incredibly chic.
LE MONDE BERYLRio 70 leather wedge sandals€675.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock36.5 - out of stock37 - low stock37.5 - low stock3838.539 - low stock39.540 - low stock40.5 - low stock41 - low stock41.5 - out of stock42
TOTEMELeopard-print cow hair wedge mules
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTINZeezeenella 110 patent-leather wedge sandals€995.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - low stock36.537 - low stock37.5 - low stock3838.5 - low stock3939.5 - low stock40 - low stock40.5 - low stock4141.542
AQUAZZURASerenity 95 satin wedge sandals€850.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3636.537 - low stock37.5 - out of stock38 - low stock38.5 - low stock39 - low stock39.540 - low stock40.5 - low stock4141.5 - out of stock42 - low stock
Glove ballet flats
Ballet-flat obsessives rejoice because there’s a new style to add to your growing collection this season. An elevated (and slightly androgynous) take on classic ballerinas, glove flats are so-called for their close, second-skin fit, and offer more coverage compared to traditional styles. Echo actor Katie Holmes by wearing Jil Sander’s ‘Ballerina Prince’ flats in glossed burgundy leather with tailored pants and a new-season knit, or use Alaïa's laser-cut suede ‘Neo Vienne’ style to elevate casual denim à la Alexa Chung.
ALAÏANeo Vienne perforated suede ballet flats
JIL SANDERBallerina Prince leather flats€750.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3637 - out of stock37.53838.539 - out of stock39.54041 - out of stock
KHAITEJane suede and snake-effect leather moccasins€760.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - low stock36 - low stock37 - low stock38394041 - low stock42 - out of stock
AEYDENomi leather ballet flats€395.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3536 - low stock36.5 - low stock3737.5 - low stock3838.53939.5 - low stock4040.541 - low stock41.5 - low stock42 - low stock
Thong sandals
If you thought flip flops were reserved solely for the beach or pool, think again. Sleeker, more elegant iterations of the fashion crowd’s favorite slip-on sandals are perfect for styling out summer in the city, too. “There is nothing better than the flip flop to bring relaxation and ease to what can be considered quite a formal outfit,” says Anna McLaren, founder of A.Emery. Wear the brand’s ‘Kinto’ style or Jamie Haller’s ‘San Diego’ flip flops with a column skirt and a linen blazer for an effortless boardroom-to-bar look. Thong sandals with a heel, such as Herbert Levine’s ‘Kiss and Tell 100’ pair, are also on our radar right now, quite literally elevating this trend for the evening or whenever you need a little extra height.
A.EMERYKinto leather flip flops
HERBERT LEVINEKiss and Tell 100 embellished satin thong sandals€695.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3636.53737.538 - low stock38.539 - low stock39.540 - out of stock40.54141.542
JAMIE HALLERThe San Diego leather thong sandals€555.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3637 - low stock38 - low stock39 - low stock40 - out of stock41 - low stock42 - out of stock
GIANVITO ROSSISofia 70 leather thong sandals€750.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3536 - low stock36.537 - low stock37.5 - low stock3838.53939.540 - low stock40.541 - low stock41.542 - low stock
White shoes
When Pantone announced that its color of the year for 2026 was ‘Cloud Dancer’ (a soft, serene white), we had our doubts – especially given the abundance of primary hues on the spring/summer runways. Lately, however, this unassuming shade has been appearing on the soles of every It-girl around, including Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who have both stepped out in razor-sharp slingback heels by Saint Laurent recently. To nail the trend, try pairing Gucci’s leather horsebit-embellished sandals or Jude’s wedge thong sandals with capri pants and a fitted tee. A pop of bright white is just the thing to add intrigue to an all-black outfit and refresh your shoe collection for the new season.
JUDEYaga leather wedge sandals€480.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size353636.5 - out of stock37 - low stock37.5 - out of stock3838.53939.5 - out of stock40 - low stock40.541 - out of stock
LOEWEPetal Anagram leather ballet flats
VALENTINO GARAVANIRockstud 40 leather sandals€920.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3536 - low stock36.5 - out of stock37 - low stock37.5 - out of stock3838.539 - low stock39.540 - low stock40.54142 - out of stock
GUCCISignora horsebit-embellished patent-leather sandals€780.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3636.537 - low stock37.5 - low stock38 - low stock38.5 - low stock3939.5 - low stock40 - low stock40.5 - low stock41
Toe-cap pumps
When Madonna made a surprise appearance at the Saint Laurent menswear show last month, it wasn’t just her presence that stole the show – her shoes did, too. Designed by Anthony Vaccarello, the neon-pink pumps in question had black toe caps that accentuated their leg-lengthening silhouette. Although not quite as colorful, the brand’s ‘Jeanne’ pair from our edit will make just as much of an impact, especially when paired with a simple black dress or smart tailoring. They say that three’s a trend, and with Tom Ford and Valentino Garavani also offering chic toe-tipped styles, you really are spoilt for choice.
TOM FORD105 crystal-embellished satin slingback pumps€1,020.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - low stock36.537 - low stock37.5 - out of stock38 - low stock38.5 - low stock3939.5 - low stock4040.54141.5 - out of stock42
VALENTINO GARAVANI75 logo-embellished leather pumps€980.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock3636.537 - low stock37.5 - low stock38 - low stock38.5 - low stock39 - low stock39.5 - low stock40 - out of stock40.54141.542 - low stock
SAINT LAURENTJeanne embellished glossed-leather slingback pumps€1,200.00View Product DetailsSelect a SizeEU 35EU 36EU 37 - low stockEU 37.5 - low stockEU 38EU 38.5 - low stockEU 39EU 39.5 - low stockEU 40 - low stockEU 41EU 42 - out of stock
JENNIFER CHAMANDIMattia 65 leather-trimmed tweed pumps€795.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3636.537 - low stock37.538 - low stock38.5 - out of stock39 - low stock39.5 - out of stock4040.5 - out of stock4141.542
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