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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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?
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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