The Biggest Spring/Summer '22 Shoe Trends From the Runways

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published 29 March 2022

Sure, there were gladiator sandals, carved-out heels, and sky-high stilettos on the runways—but for spring 2022, we're all about giving our feet some much needed TLC. Practical heel widths, sensible heel heights, and classic staples—like ballet flats— are what we're most excited about for the season. But don't worry, you can still play dress-up with Mary-Janes à la Chanel and cozy fur-lined slides as seen on the catwalk at Altuzarra. Ahead, start shopping the spring 2022 shoe trends that will get the most playtime in your closet.

Mad for Mary Janes

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The retro Mary Jane silhouette is making its mark this spring in quintessential patent leathers with heel heights for everyone.

Miu Miu Ankle Strap Heels

Kate Spade New York Polka Dot Heels

Steve Madden Pumps

Life Aquatic

Designers are looking to the sea for their spring shoe inspiration. With an uncanny resemblance to aqua socks, these slip-on shoes are comfy and versatile for land wear.

Toteme The Knitted Shoe

The Row Fairy Cashmere Flats

Proenza Schouler Rondo Knit Sock Flats

On Cloud Nine

Comfort still reigns king with a bevy of faux fur-infused footwear that are the ideal compromise between shoes and slippers.

Zara Buckle Sandals

Birkenstock Slides

ATP Atelier Sandals

Night at The Ballet

For spring, ballet flats get the grown-up treatment in satins and shearlings with feminine details like lace-up straps.

Roger Vivier Ballet Flats

Larroude Gingham Ballet Flats

Sarah Flint Ballet Flats

Good Sport

Chunky soles and athletic-leaning touches like velcro straps, neoprene fabrics, and cut-out designs make these sandals an ultra-cool addition to your wardrobe.

Zou Xou Pileta Sport Slide in Marfil

Everlane Sandals

Chloé Recycled Cotton Blend Sandal

Sara Holzman is the Style Director for Marie Claire, where she's worked alongside the publication for eight years in various roles, ensuring the brand's fashion content continues to inform, inspire, and shape the conversation about fashion's ever-evolving landscape. With a degree from the Missouri School of Journalism, Sara is responsible for overseeing a diverse fashion content mix, from emerging and legacy designer profiles to reported features on the influence of social media on style and seasonal and micro trends across the world's fashion epicenters in New York, Milan, and Paris. Before joining Marie Claire, Sara held fashion roles at Conde Nast's Lucky Magazine and Self Magazine and was a style and travel contributor to Equinox's Furthermore website. Over her decade of experience in the fashion industry, Sara has helped guide each brand's style point of view, working alongside veteran photographers and stylists to bring editorial and celebrity photo shoots to fruition from start to finish. Sara currently lives in New York City. When she's not penning about fashion or travel, she’s at the farmer’s market, on a run, working to perfect her roasted chicken recipe, or spending time with her husband, dog, and cat. Follow her along at @sarajonewyork