I know I’m not alone in the fact that when it comes to planning my outfits, I always start with the shoes regardless of the season. Since I can remember, I’ve been a shoe person who gets downright giddy when I score a new pair that I love. Thankfully, the shoe gods have blessed us with some gorgeous shoe trends in time for summer—styles so good that you won’t be able to stop staring at your feet when you’re wearing them (neither will your friends or chic passersby).
I had a delightful time perusing the shoe departments of some of my favorite retailers like Nordstrom and Zara to find all the standouts for summer. Think woven shoes, polished kitten heels, jelly flats, of-the-moment Adidas sneakers, and more. Scroll on to shop five summer shoe trends that are not to be missed right now and pair them with everything from jeans to your favorite dresses.
Flip-Flops
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Tori Kitten Heel Sandal
Madewell
The Iggy Flip Flop
Kitten-Heel Sandals
Calvin Klein
Skylor Slide Sandal
Sam Edelman
Camille Sandal
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Tanner Kitten Heel Slide Sandal
Adidas Sneakers
adidas Originals
Gazelle Indoor
adidas
Grand Court Lo Shoes
adidas
Taekwondo Mei Shoes
Jelly Flats and Sandals
Steve Madden
Grove Jelly Flat
Vince
Barcelona Jelly Cage Mule
J.Crew
Jelly Kitten-Heel Sandals
Chloé
Jelly Peep Toe Kitten Heel Mule
Ancient Greek Sandals
Saionara Jelly Flip Flop
Woven Flats and Sandals
ZARA
Woven Slingback Shoes
Madewell
The Tyra Ankle-Strap Kitten-Heel Sandal in Woven Leather
ZARA
Metallic Woven Effect Ballet Flats
MANGO
Braided Slingback Pump
Nordstrom
Maren Woven Mary Jane Flat
Ref: https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/trends/editor-approved-summer-shoe-trends-2026
