Spring 2023: The Must-Have Shoe Trends
We provide you with a detailed checklist to get a more in-depth breakdown of the shoe ensemble that will be trending this spring.
At this time of the year, most of us have already said goodbye to our long boots and heavy coats and welcome the warmer days, where cooler and chicer shoes will be the protagonists of our closets. So, it’s that feeling of a new season that gives us an idea of how to anticipate the footwear trends we might encounter.
2023 will bring many new-interesting designs to the mix. Y2K nostalgia continues to be a major influence on our fashion choices, with trends experiencing a revival. Of course, Y2K fashion is not the only influence on our footwear. If you’re keeping up with the denim trend, you’ll be pleased to know that Western-trending styles will be sticking around for 2023.
The New York, Paris, Milan and London runway shows provided fashion enthusiasts with great styles we are about to try. Mules and clogs are back in a big way, reinvented in caramel colours, ultra-glossy patent leather and fuzzy sheepskin. 2023 is all about the revival of past trends, and they’ve done it in a big way, as we saw on the runways of Fendi and Etro as, due to their popularity, designers took the original functional design and showcased it on their runways for its comfortable and versatile look.
With a variety of styles, it’s easy to choose a pair that suits your style.
This season’s shoes are quite practical and exciting, with a variety of styles that will make you want to buy them all!
Below, we delve into the five trends that will dominate this year.
GLADIATOR SANDALS
Gladiator styles have been in fashion for centuries. This spring, designers like Gucci, Christian Dior, Giambattista Valli, opted for knee-length pairs. You can pair them with either shorts or short dresses, although with a midi dress with a slit would be a great option while still looking sandals. Or, you can choose a pair of shorter sandals in a similar style.
As seen at: Prabal Gurung, Gucci, Versace, Christian Dior, Valentino, Michael Kors, Giambattista Valli.
BALLETFLATS
Yes, ballet shoes are back thanks to “balletcore”, a fashion aesthetic that is all about ballerina-inspired clothing and shoes. These spring fashion shoes will add a feminine touch to your outfits, whether you pair them with feminine or relaxed looks. For a more daring take on feminine ballerinas, try a pair of leather buckles with lace-up detailing.
As seen at: Remain, Foo and Foo, Coach, Dauphinette, Victor Glemaud, Tory Burch, Sandy Liang, Miu Miu.
POINTED TOE
Like many other formerly “old-fashioned” fashion items, pointed heels are experiencing a renaissance. Bottega Veneta, The Attico and Loewe are reinventing classic pumps in cool sculptural designs that give a futuristic feel to a closet staple. If you’re looking for a super fierce prom look, go for a pointed heel.
As seen at: Glemaud, Bottega Veneta, Christian Siriano, Prabal Gurung.
COWGIRL BOOTS
Enjoy the spring season wearing fashionable shoe trend silhouettes: Cowgirl boots. They have always been a classic shoe choice, and now, they are still trending. Your wardrobe should have at least one pair of boots for the season. You will definitely slay any look!
As seen at: Ganni, Khaite
CLOGS
Clogs are classic, comfortable, and stylish. Its timeless silhouette shoes never go out of style, making a big comeback (as they deserve it, of course) in the spotlight. For Spring 2023, this trend will be your best friend.
As seen at: Simon Miller, Fendi, Givenchy
