Owning Any of These 7 Summer Shoe Trends Is A Sign of Good Taste
I don't know about all of you, but it's become clear to me lately that a new shoe trend pops up (and subsequently blows up across the fashion world) on a near-daily basis. It's hard to keep track, even for someone like me, whose job it is to stay on top of new products and buzzy silhouettes. Another aspect of my position as a fashion editor, however, is to be able to distinguish between trends that are worth buying and those that aren't. That is what's brought me here today: To share with you the seven shoe trends that stylish people are genuinely backing this summer.
This season, we're seeing popular footwear run the gamut, ranging from beaded sandals to peep-toe pumps. Crochet flats, flip-flops, and toe-loop sandals are also becoming day-to-day favorites for warm, summer outfits. But those are just a few of the highlights. For all of this year's top summer shoe trends, keep scrolling.
Sleek Thong Sandals
If summer 2025 has taught me anything, it's that a sleek pair of thong sandals works with every single outfit—period. Style them with tailored trousers, jean shorts, a white skirt, or a pair of culottes. The possibilities are endless.
Shop the trend:
Ancient Greek Sandals
Jelly Flip Flops
Reformation
Jessie Thong Sandal
Tkees
Square Toe Lily Flip Flops
Suede Sneakers
A lot of sneakers are competing for this summer's top spot, but of all the options out there, none come close to suede pairs, which are both sporty and upscale. Our favorite pairs are colored in muted tones, like tan, cognac, or black, and have a low-profile silhouette and hushed vibe to them (aka logos are kept to a minimum).
Shop the trend:
DRIES VAN NOTEN
Leather-Trimmed Suede Sneakers
ADIDAS X WALES BONNER
Karintha Lo Suede Sneaker
Crochet Flats
Before you invest in yet another pair of mesh flats, try a crochet pair instead. They feel fresher than the mesh ones that previously dominated, and are usually more comfortable, given the flexibility of the knitted fabric. Fashion people seem to all gravitate toward pairs by the Ukrainian brand Hvoya, but J.Crew, Madewell, Reformation, and more have all made options to try.
