13 Spring 2023 Shoe Trends to Buy Now

Gerard Ortiz

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For a spring wardrobe reset, consider starting from the ground up. Footwear is one of the easiest ways to transition your style from winter to spring, with warmer temperatures providing opportunities to bare ankles and toes, even. This season’s spring 2023 shoe trends offer an exciting assortment of both practical and minimalist to fashion-forward options, everything from Mary Jane pumps, embellished ballerina flats, and sporty sneakers to classic black mules. Let our full spring 2023 shoe trend report guide you through all of the seasonal ins and outs, from the need-to-know runway moments to the best investments for every day. The search for your next spring shoe begins and ends here.  

Photo: GoRunway.com

All About Mary Jane

Mary Janes have made the transition from girly to cool girl. Designers like Bottega Veneta, Prada, and Khaite, for example, elevate one of the most classic footwear silhouettes in the most convincing way.

The Row Mary Jane leather sandals

Bottega Veneta croc-embossed leather platform pumps

Prada Modellerie logo leather pumps

Max Mara Polina leather Mary Jane pumps

Khaite Fawn patent leather pumps

Babouche-Inspired

The complete opposite of the logo-fied loafer, these understated slip-on flats ooze quiet luxury. Minimalist in nature, these loafers are the perfect closed-toe option to bring straight into summer. 

The Row Canal leather slip-on loafers

Everlane Italian leather Day loafers

Vince Demi leather loafers

Photo: GoRunway.com

Well Woven

The fisherman sandal gained traction the past few summers, and the caged-effect sandal isn’t going anywhere yet. Opt between flat sandals and mules this season. 

Bottega Veneta Alfie intrecciato leather mules

Dries Van Noten fisherman sandals

Marni caged leather sandals

The Row leather slingback sandals

Emme Parsons Ernest leather sandals

Stella McCartney Cowboy heeled fisherman sandals

On Point Pumps

This season’s assortment of pumps will make you rethink the category altogether. The classic workwear shoe gets a fashionable update from Bottega Veneta to Ferragamo.

The Row leather kitten-heel pumps

Bottega Veneta Rocket reflective leather pumps

Saint Laurent Severine pumps

Salvatore Ferragamo pumps

Photo Courtesy of Tod’s; GoRunway.com

Bold Ballerinas

The humble packable commuter shoe is now a certifiable fashion must-have. These pairs will inject a fun pop of color into your spring wardrobe thanks to styles from Tod’s, Mansur Gavriel, and Miu Miu. 

Miu Miu band ballet flats

Chloe Oracia leather ballerina flats

Molly Goddard Annabelle pumps

Ganni soft square-toe ballerina flats

Mansur Gavriel Dream ballerina flats

Sophisticated Sport 

Retro-inspired sneakers with a contemporary touch. Smooth leather and suede sit atop a pebbled rubber sole, adding texture and grip. Pair these trainers with everything from tailored trousers to spring dresses, you can’t go wrong with any of them.  

Comme des Garçons x Spalwart Tempo Marathon hybrid sneakers

The Row Owen leather and mesh sneakers

Prada Gabardine logo sneakers

Brunello Cucinelli suede and scuba-jersey trainers

Loewe Flow logo-appliquéd shell, leather, and suede sneakers

Photo: GoRunway.com

The Wedge Returns

Those seeking both height and comfort this season will love to hear that a wedge heel has made a comeback. Cult labels with strong accessories have embraced the trend from Khaite, Staud, to Alaia. 

St. Agni Brassiere leather and faille wedge sandals

Bottega Veneta leather wedge sandals

Alaïa La Sculpture patent sandals

Khaite Seneca embellished suede sandals

Tory Burch asymmetrical heeled mule sandals

Micro Heels 

The ideal shoe for the days you want to feel a little bit more pulled together. A tiny kitten heel is added to thong sandals to slingbacks. 

Bottega Veneta leather mules

Totême leather flip flops

Khaite Seville d’Orsay patent-leather pumps

Acne Studios Bano slingback kitten heels

Prada sport-sole mesh slingback pumps

The Row Almond leather pumps

Photo: Getty Images

Dazzle All Day

Embellished footwear should no longer be reserved for evening wear. Case in point: crystal studded ballerinas and slides that look just as chic with jeans and a T-shirt. Who said sparkles should be reserved for special occasions? 

Khaite Marcy crystal-embellished mesh flats

Bottega Veneta Sparkle stretch leather flats

Jil Sander jewelled leather ballet flats

Alaïa crystal-embellished leather ballet flats

Prada crystal-embellished satin sandals

JW Anderson leather-trimmed crystal-embellished suede slippers

The Cowboy Mule

A little bit western, a little bit futuristic, the black mule gets a modern spin-off for spring. Expect new details like elongated pointed toes and sculptural heels. The silhouette is the perfect antidote to the baggy denim trend.

Bottega Veneta Tex leather mules

Prada leather chunky heel mules

Loewe Anagram heel leather mules

Photo Courtesy of Proenza Schouler

Puff Pieces

This spring and summer, step out on soft landings. Extremely-padded soles give this season’s footwear a bounce and a  boost, seen on the runways at Proenza Schouler, Stella McCartney, and JW Anderson. 

Proenza Schouler Arc mule sandals

Vince Ceil padded leather mules

JW Anderson Bumper crystal stiletto mules

Loewe Anagram padded leather flat sandals

Stella McCartney Air Slide eco-rubber sandals

Wandler June mule sandals

Dare We Say, Denim?

This spring 2023 shoe trend takes the Canadian tuxedo to a whole new level. In place of leather and suede, denim is an alternative option this season, from sandals and pumps to slides and loafers. 

Saint Lauren Tribute woven denim mules

Ganni jewel crystal and denim loafers

Loewe denim folded stiletto boots

Gucci platform slide sandals

Alaïa denim Sculpture wood-heel mules

Roger Vivier Viv in the City denim pumps

Loafers Get Logo-fied

Instead of symbols that represent the brand’s house, like a horsebit or identifiable link buckle, luxury designers are now offering loafers with more, might we say, direct messaging.

Fendi Lock moccasin loafers

Valentino Garavani V-logo chain leather loafers

Celine Luco Triomphe loafers

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