Summer is in full swing and we're building the shoe collections of our dreams with a little help from our favorite runways. Lately, we've been taking a look back at Spring/Summer 2026 runways to figure out which trends have stuck and which we need to implement into our day-to-day style. Fashion month can serve as a sort of crystal ball, a forecast of what will be trending nearly a year later. While the Spring/Summer 2026 season unfolded back in September, certain trends have persisted and made into the rotations of fashion girls and celebrities alike.
This past spring, we were all about statement heels, socks boots, and leather lace up shoes. Now, we're pulling references from eras past, trading in our heels and revisiting a style considered controversial to some, putting a spin on a tried and true style, and adding pops of color in the most comfortable way possible.
Ahead, 5 summer shoe trends that you should seriously consider shopping.
Wedge Your Bets
Zimmermann SS26 // LaunchmetricsIf you're of the mindset that wedged sandals were a trend of the of the past, the '70s, '90s and early 2000's, in particular, you're not alone. But, we all know how the trend cycle works: everything comes back. Now, wedged sandals are trending once again as demonstrated on the runways of Zimmermann and Chanel and co-signed by stars like Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez, and Jennie Kim. We're particularly keen on the baby wedge popularized by The Row.
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Slim Pickings
Dries Van Noten SS26 // LaunchmetricsThis summer, fashion folks and stars like Jennifer Lawrence, Harry Styles, and Billie Eilish are breaking out their slim, retro-inspired sneakers. We spotted sneakers with slim silhouettes in primary colors on the runways of Dries Van Noten, Fendi, and Celine, plus neutral offerings throughout the collections of , especially when it comes to sneakers. We spotted blue, red, and yellow sneakers on the spring/summer 2026 runways of Dries Van Noten, Fendi, and Celine, and neutral offerings at Prada and more.
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Pointe Of View
Vivienne Westwood SS26 // LaunchmetricsSurprise, surprise: ballet flats are here to stay. Classic ballet flats will forever be a wardrobe staple, but we're also seeing interesting takes on the style. Vivienne Westwood's Spring/Summer 2026 featured ballet flats with wavy toes and Chanel's Spring/Summer 2026 runway featured a dual print take on their classic two-tone flats.
Feeling Jelly
Loewe SS26 // LaunchmetricsWe're not done embracing the early aughts nostalgia—and neither are stars like Kendall Jenner, Alexa Chung, and Kate Hudson. We actually might never stop pulling trends and references from the Y2K era, a period of time that truly keeps on giving. Jelly shoes might sound childish, but I've always been a co-signer; luxury co-signers include Chloé, Jacquemus, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, and more.
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The New Naked-Dress
Stella MCCartney SS26 // LaunchmetricsWhile the naked-dress trend is clearly here to stay, naked shoes emerged on the scene this year. We all look back fondly on Chanel's Cruise 2026 show wear shoes covered only the heels of the foot and left the remainder of the foot and toes completely exposed—good times. Other designers have put their spin on the trend too: Stella McCartney, Valentino, and Simone Rocha with mesh offerings, for example.
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