This 2010s-Coded Shoe Trend Is About to Make a Massive Revival

If seeing Hailey Bieber and Alexa Chung wear the same style of heels within the same month doesn't get your trend senses tingling, I don't know what will. (Better yet, Bieber wore the style twice this summer!) Clear heels are so back—just like most trends from the 2010s are—and celebrities aren't the only ones embracing the trend. This shoe style's refresh has won the hearts of fashion people everywhere.

In terms of fashion trends, this revival makes sense: Clear mesh and jelly sandalshave taken over the streets this summer—you'd be hard-pressed to leave the house without seeing a pair styled with a breezy sundress. Not to mention, sheer and transparent styles from lacy skirts to mesh tops are continuing to have a moment, so naturally, shoes are following suit. The 2025 version of the clear heel is less stuffy than its previous pointed-toe, dressed-up iteration. It's not being paired with a bandage body-con dress (although those are on-trend too). Instead, the new clear heel silhouettes feel more playful, and their styling reflects that.

Since the clear shoe could go well with any outfit, it's perfect to pair with statement dresses or sets (take Bieber's custom Pucci look, for example). With anklets, toe rings, and shoe-jewelry trending, it's also a great blank canvas to add personal flair.

Not to mention, luxury brands like Tory Burch are reimagining the shoe in a cool, subversive way. The brand's Clear Pump ($500) resembles a prototype of a shoe, with visible raw materials like cork at the heel and a green cap at the toe. Mango's recent collaboration with Supriya Lele also brought the shoe back into the zeitgeist with clear wedges that feature a cap separating the big toe from the rest of the toes, Tabi style. (The brand also released a diamond toe ring to pair with them.)

Ahead, shop my edit of chic, sheer heels.

Mango

Transparent Vinyl Wedge Sandals

The toe cap makes these feel more unique than the typical PVC heel.

Jeffrey Campbell

Lollipop Kitten Heel Sandal

These are very similar to the pair Bieber wore, and they're currently on sale.

Tory Burch

Clear Pump in White

Everything about these heels is so unique and fun.

Cult Gaia

Mahina Beaded Stiletto Sandals

These are made for a beach vacation.

Veronica Beard

Tia Jelly Heel

Jelly sandals, but make them heeled.

Jeffrey Campbell

Gummy-THG Sandal

This silhouette is so Y2K-esque.

Jeffrey Campbell

Cendrillon Clear Sandal

This more classic option is elevated by a mule silhouette.

These are for the minimalists.

Y/Project x Melissa

40mm Court Mules

Iconic jelly-shoe brand Melissa collaborated with Y/Project for this quirky take on the classic clear heel.

Loewe

Toy 90mm Sequin Sculptural Pumps

Transparent, sequined Loewe pumps. That's it—no notes.

If '70s wedges and clear heels had a baby, it'd look like this Zara pair.

Steve Madden

Tracie Jelly Sandals

Chic! Minimal! Under $60!

Jeffrey Campbell

Latus Sandal

Another fun take on the clear heel from Jeffrey Campbell, this time with a built-in toe ring.

Gianvito Rossi

Women's Metropolis Sandals

I've never seen a super strappy clear heel until now.

Free People

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