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7 Shoe Trends That Have Us Excited for Spring Fashion

Step into the hottest styles, courtesy of Versace, Dior, and more.

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It’s finally time to ditch your winter boots, because spring is officially here. Arguably the best season for footwear, warmer weather means you get to polish off your pedicure-ready sandals, slip into boots that don’t require a spray of Scotchgard, and actually wear heels without the fear of frostbite. What’s not to love? And if you’re looking to expand your collection, we scoured both the runways and our Instagram feeds to procure a list of the hottest footwear trends of 2022. Check it out, below.

Ankle Breakers

Versace Medusa Aevitas Ankle Strap Platform Pumps

Medusa Aevitas Ankle Strap Platform Pumps
Ankle Breakers

Versace Medusa Aevitas Ankle Strap Platform Pumps

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Start strength training your ankles now, because mega-platforms of the late ‘90s are back with a vengeance. We first spotted them on Versace’s spring/summer runway, then on Dua Lipa’s feet, and we basically haven’t stopped thinking about them since. These Barbie heels are not for the faint of heart, so you might as well opt for a bright hue, like this hot pink iteration.

Ankle Breakers

Steve Madden Trixie Mules

Trixie Mules
Ankle Breakers

Steve Madden Trixie Mules

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Ankle Breakers

Jeffrey Campbell Primadonna Heel

Primadonna Heel
Ankle Breakers

Jeffrey Campbell Primadonna Heel

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Ankle Breakers

Naked Wolfe Angelina Lime

Angelina Lime
Ankle Breakers

Naked Wolfe Angelina Lime

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Ankle Breakers

THESHY Platform Chunky High Block Heels

Platform Chunky High Block Heels
Ankle Breakers

THESHY Platform Chunky High Block Heels

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Statement Mules

Marni Fussbett Sabot

Fussbett Sabot
Statement Mules

Marni Fussbett Sabot

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Slippers have been our footwear of choice since the beginning of the pandemic. As creatures of comfort finally entering the real world again, it’s difficult to get us out of them. Ease yourself out with an elevated mule. We’re in love with ponyhair styles from Marni that come in a range of colors, plus animal prints from Acne Studios and Brother Vellies.

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Statement Mules

Brother Vellies Greg Genuine Calf Hair Clogs

Greg Genuine Calf Hair Clogs
Statement Mules

Brother Vellies Greg Genuine Calf Hair Clogs

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Statement Mules

Acne Studios Tiger Print Clogs

Tiger Print Clogs
Statement Mules

Acne Studios Tiger Print Clogs

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Statement Mules

Ugg Tasman Slipper

Tasman Slipper
Statement Mules

Ugg Tasman Slipper

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Statement Mules

Ugg X Denim Tears Tasman Onia

Tasman Onia
Statement Mules

Ugg X Denim Tears Tasman Onia

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Cowboy Boots

Ariat Heritage R Toe Western Boot

Heritage R Toe Western Boot
Cowboy Boots

Ariat Heritage R Toe Western Boot

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Whether you live in the city or the country, cowboy boots are seeing a serious resurgence. In New York, we’ve spotted them styled with shift dresses, but you can keep your look classic with denim shorts or a sweet white dress.

Cowboy Boots

Ranch Road Boots Scarlett Butterfly

Scarlett Butterfly
Cowboy Boots

Ranch Road Boots Scarlett Butterfly

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Cowboy Boots

Jeffrey Campbell Dagget Western Boots

Dagget Western Boots
Cowboy Boots

Jeffrey Campbell Dagget Western Boots

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Cowboy Boots

Brother Vellies Eve Doodle Boot

Eve Doodle Boot
Cowboy Boots

Brother Vellies Eve Doodle Boot

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Cowboy Boots

Miron Crosby Dana Boots

Dana Boots
Cowboy Boots

Miron Crosby Dana Boots

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Jelly Shoes

Prada Rubber Logo Chunky-Sole Fisherman Sandals

Rubber Logo Chunky-Sole Fisherman Sandals
Jelly Shoes

Prada Rubber Logo Chunky-Sole Fisherman Sandals

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These are not the jelly sandals you wore as a kid. Designers are rolling out rubber footwear this season, making the transition from the beach to the boardwalk a no-brainer. Waterproof footwear is available in many variations—you can choose styles from youthful platform sandals to Balenciaga’s elevated take on Crocs.

Jelly Shoes

Bottega Veneta Rubber Flash

Rubber Flash
Jelly Shoes

Bottega Veneta Rubber Flash

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Jelly Shoes

Balenciaga Black Crocs Edition Madame Heels

Black Crocs Edition Madame Heels
Jelly Shoes

Balenciaga Black Crocs Edition Madame Heels

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Jelly Shoes

BP. Lollie Jelly Platform Sandal

Lollie Jelly Platform Sandal
Jelly Shoes

BP. Lollie Jelly Platform Sandal

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Jelly Shoes

Givenchy Marshmallow Sandals

Marshmallow Sandals
Jelly Shoes

Givenchy Marshmallow Sandals

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Justine Carreon


Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.   

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