A Step Head: 3 Unique Shoe Trends to Try Now

2021/07/07

/ By Editor

The warm weather ahead means it’s time for a shoe wardrobe reboot. We’ve rounded up three must-have footwear trends for you to try now:

PASTEL SANDALS

Candy-colored sandals are the sweetest shoe trend for summer, with strappy styles dipped in saccharine hues like lilac, bubble-gum, and mint. We love the cloud-like essence of Bottega Veneta’s leather pair—the sky-blue shade looks dreamy against the label’s plush intrecciato quilting.

BY FAR Noor Sandals $456

Maryam Nassir Zadeh Cumbria Sandals $520

Rejina Pyo Erin 60mm Sandals $470

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Quilted Leather Mules $1,650

AEYDE Anni Sandals $295

SHEARLING SLIPPERS

Work-from-home never looked so chic, thanks to this season’s covetable (and comfortable!) shoe trend: shearling slippers. These plush pairs are perfect for padding around the house in style or pulling together Zoom looks in a pinch. Made famous by Sleeper, the sleek slip-on style has been reimagined by many different designers, including Molly Goddard x UGG’s shaggy statement-making pair (aptly dyed a vibrant hot-pink hue).

Sleeper Shearling Slippers $290

Jeffrey Campbell Faux Fur Slide Slippers $35

Madewell Fleece Scuff Slipper $45

Dolce Vita Saydee Square Toe Plush Slippers $36

Molly Goddard x UGG Shearling Slippers $360

NET DETAILS

It’s “nothing but net” when it comes to summer’s breeziest styles. A slam dunk trend from our favorite designers, openwork net is the textile of choice on an array of shoes, from sandals to espadrilles. We love the airy and artisanal appeal of net versus typical mesh—it feels fresh and new, just like the warmer days ahead.