The Biggest Shoe Trends for Spring 2022
Put your best foot forward.


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
The retro Mary Jane silhouette is making its mark this spring in quintessential patent leathers with heel heights for everyone.
Chanel, Christian Dior
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.
The Row, Nina Ricci
On Cloud Nine
Comfort still reigns king with a bevy of faux fur-infused footwear that are the ideal compromise between shoes and slippers.
Altuzarra, Fendi
Night at The Ballet
For spring, ballet flats get the grown-up treatment in satins and shearlings with feminine details like lace-up straps.
The Row, Tory Burch
Good Sport
Proenza Schouler, Chloé
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.
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Sara Holzman is the Style Director at Marie Claire, where she has worked in various roles to ensure the brand's fashion content continues to inform, inspire, and shape the conversation around fashion's ever-evolving landscape. A Missouri School of Journalism graduate, she previously held fashion posts at Condé Nast’s Lucky and Self and covered style and travel for Equinox’s Furthermore blog. Over a decade in the industry, she’s guided shoots with top photographers and stylists from concept to cover. Based in NYC, Sara spends off-duty hours running, browsing the farmer's market, making a roast chicken, and hanging with her husband, dog, and cat. Find her on Instagram at @sarajonewyork.