6 Summer 2022 Shoe Trends

Edward BerthelotGetty Images As the weather heats up, you’re far less likely to bother with…

Edward BerthelotGetty Images

As the weather heats up, you’re far less likely to bother with a boot, clog, or anything that might stifle you. And while clogs, ankle boots, and even hybrid styles have been trending for spring, summer 2022’s biggest shoe trends are a whole different story.

Get ready to ditch your boots until fall, because this season, strappy sandals, sky-high platforms, and wedges are at the forefront. But if comfort’s your thing, don’t worry: easy sandals, platforms, and even pool slides are trending—and they’re simpler to style than ever.

Below, find six of summer’s most exciting shoe trends.

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Easy Sandals

Bari in Black

Get ready to get walking: Chunky tread soles and slides with cushy footbeds aren’t going anywhere this summer—but you are.

Easy Sandals

Logo rubber platform slides

Easy Sandals

Thompson Footbed Sandal

Sky-High Platforms

Medusa Aevitas embellished satin platform pumps

The return of the going-out shoe is in full-force with this season’s platform trend.

Sky-High Platforms

Bulla Chibi Embroidered Platform Sandals

Sky-High Platforms

Dolly Mules

Athletic Pool Slides

Logo-embellished rubber slides

Get ready to embrace your athletic side: Logo pool slides just keep getting cooler—and they’re easier to style than ever. Pair yours with baggy, floor-skimming denim.

Athletic Pool Slides

ONE ORA Recovery Slide

Athletic Pool Slides

Logo-print rubber slides

Comfortable Flatforms

Phorna Scrunchie Flatform • Toffee | IB x HOZEN

This comfort-meets-style shoe gives some serious extra height—but with a stylish twist.

Comfortable Flatforms

Cece Sand Grained Leather

Comfortable Flatforms

Gabriela Hearst x Clergerie Michael platform sandals

Feminine Mules

Isa leather mules

The trend that feels like it never goes out of style, single-strap mules are one of the easiest shoes to wear. Pair yours with anything from jeans and a white button-down for an elevated casual look, or give it a professional spin with a tailored suit.

Feminine Mules

Crystal-Embellished Leather Mules

Feminine Mules

Star Crystal Embellished PVC Mules

Architectural Wedges

Stretch Wedge Lounge Nappa 90MM

Yep—this divisive shoe trend is back, but it’s chicer than ever. Ditch the chunky lace-up look of 2002 in favor of a more feminine style.

Architectural Wedges

Alevì slingback wedge sandals

Architectural Wedges

Pippa Embellished Leather Wedge Sandals

Strappy Heels

Dot Lace-Up Leather Sandals

Are sexy, strappy heels ever out? Invest in a pair that goes with everything.

Strappy Heels

Les Sandales Limone leather sandals

Strappy Heels

100mm Astrid Sandals

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