2022 Summer Shoe Trends

What are the shoe fashion trends for summer 2022? What sandals, wedges, mules, ballerinas, pumps and other women’s shoes are must-haves for sunny days?

Every summer, certain styles of pairs of shoes are must-haves. But with fashion and trends, these styles are changing every year. In 2022, the trend is retro 70s and 90s, and this can be felt in certain shoe models that take their codes: square shoe tips, flashy colors (green, pink, white…), high laces… And then there are the more timeless styles of shoes, which you can carry over from one spring/summer to the next if they are in good condition.

Which pair of trendy shoes are you going to go for this summer? How do you imagine your summer outfits (clothes, bags, swimsuits, hats…)? Discover below the shoes not to be missed this summer!

Mules

The designers have decided: the Mule will be THE shoe for summer 2022. Heels or no heels, flashy colors or much more classic, they adapt to all styles. Strongly the full summer and the sun!

As a reminder, and in case you have any doubts, mules are cut-out shoes on the back. You simply slip your foot inside, which is not held at the ankle.

This season, we see them absolutely everywhere, in all styles, all materials, all colors… Something to have fun and compose trendy looks!

Mary Janes

Babies with heels, or Mary Janes, whatever name you give them, these woman-child shoes which are recognized by a horizontal strap on the instep, closed by a buckle or a button, have a common point that unites them: their preppy look. And it was enough to seduce the stylish women of the 21st century.

Being the quintessential ’60s shoe, babies never left the fashion scene, and with good reason. This hybrid between the ballerina and the pump continues to seduce fashionistas around the world not only with its minimalist aesthetics, but also with the comfort it offers. The round toe and thin strap make it an ally of choice for shopping, working or walking.

Today, these iconic vintage shoes are getting a makeover thanks to the new versions offered by the major haute couture houses. Prada, Gucc, Valentino or Miu Miu take advantage of the timeless charm of the famous Mary Janes to reinvent them by adding more contemporary heels or even platforms.

This year, the Mary Jane platform shoes are updated to offer you a perfect alternative for your everyday looks. Halfway between vintage and modern, the wedge version is the perfect complement to preppy girl style outfits (in combination with a pleated mini-skirt or a school uniform-style ensemble) or even rock outfits (in combination with in leather).

Platformes

A model that adapts to all silhouettes and all styles. The XXL platform is available in all styles and forms. You can wear them with jeans for a casual style or with a dress for a more glamorous silhouette. The advantage? The platform, although very high, provides great comfort. So you can wear them day or night.

With this model of shoes, you are sure to wear an original look while being at the forefront of fashion.

Slingbacks

Stylistic reminiscences, these pumps enhanced with elastic evoke at first sight this epinal image imprinted in our childhood memories: that of a feminine wardrobe – often maternal – with a comforting outdated aesthetic. Lost from sight since the end of the 90s, slingbacks are now making a remarkable comeback, both in the street and on the catwalks of fashion shows. Straight out of the late 1950s, slingbacks are on the rise today more than ever. They were spotted in particular during the presentations of the spring-summer 2022 collections, on the catwalks of Miu Miu and Prada.

The slingback today have nothing to do with the shoes of our grandmothers. With frayed jeans, you are sure to break the too “lady” image of Slingbacks. Pair it all with a white shirt or light blouse.

You can dare to wear strappy shoes with palazzo pants and a cropped top. The more adventurous will even try them with fancy tights.

In summer, they are displayed bare-legged with a denim mini-skirt or a short dress.

Strappy Sandals

For a few years now, in spring and summer, one of the trends to adopt is that of high-top gladiator sandals, a trend that has evolved into sandals with straps / laces to tie around the calf and ankle! These shoes are must-haves for sunny days.

The spring-summer collections also confirm this retro 70s / 90s fashion trend, with 1990s style shoes with square ends and / or with laces to tie around the ankle (sometimes up to the calf). If this kind of shoes adds a little note of “Greek desestude” to our looks, high sandals are mainly worn with a skirt or a short dress, but can also go with a long dress or shorts (or even shorts + blazer set) for a chic bohemian look! The other trend this year is also to tie the straps at the bottom, around the pants.

In terms of colors, in 2022, the trend is gold or silver, but also flashy, retro colors in the spirit of the 90s.

These strappy sandals can be flat-soled or heeled depending on whether you’re looking to take a few inches or not. They are worn in a casual everyday outfit or for a chic look to attend an event (wedding, baptism, birthday, cocktail party, etc.).

Geometric Heels

From now on, the heel has found its weapon of massive seduction: originality. Arty, geometric, eccentric… He now allows himself all forms and encourages us to put on shoes in a daring way.

Is it because they were stung to have been abandoned in favor of basketball? In any case, the heels resist and remind us of our good memories to return to pounding the pavement. Pumps or sandals have pulled out all the stops to regain their ultra-desirability status. Originality was obviously a card to bet on and this season, audacity has no limits.

Shape, material, color… The heel is expressed in many ways to stand out to our feet, and to our eyes. The arty effect has inspired many brands and designers, from Mango to Solace London via Jacquemus.

Wedges

The return of the wedge sandal is a fact. As we have already seen, it retains its look from the 2000s. Mid-height wedge shoes are trendy for the summer and come in minimalist silhouettes and translucent or brightly colored materials. Indeed, the woven wedge heel is magnificent with a summer dress or a linen suit. Plus, this style is another great alternative to classic heels for those events where you have to stand and dance.

Available in pop summer colors, they have really settled into the landscape of spring summer 2022 fashion trends.

New Balance Runners

While interest was focused on Lidl sneakers largely inspired by Louis Vuitton, the pawns are now placed on the New Balance box, which has accustomed us for generations to reinvent the contours of sneakers.

This time, it is none other than running enthusiasts and fashion aficionados who contribute to the performance of the American label, swearing only by the New Balance 327. A craze that owes nothing to chance since these legendary sneakers follow the not to the biggest current trends. And here’s how these pairs go about it.

Between a striking 1970s aesthetic fused with contemporary curves, the New Balance 327 has it all. To add extra strings to its bow, these sneakers are enhanced with a wedge midsole with cleats that flare out at the heel in an angular fashion, which has become its signature. Enough to give the air of rubber 2.0 to these sneakers, which appeared for the very first time in April 2020 during the men’s show, signed Charaf Tajer: Casablanca, the Franco-Moroccan brand with which New Balance worked in close collaboration.

So much for this small selection of mules for the summer.

If you are looking for when to stylish summer shoes, the options are endless, from designer to ready-to-wear, Asos, Zara, H&M have some great pieces to spice up your summer looks.

I hope this blog post is useful to you. Do not hesitate to tell me in the comments what is your favorite style of shoes! Do you also like these 2022 summer shoes? I’m curious to know!

Looking forward to reading your comments, sending you loe and positive vibes!!!