The Biggest Summer 2022 Shoe Trends, Straight From the Runway
Designers are offering way more than just sandals.
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As we dive into the fashion trends of summer 2022, we must also pay tribute to the summer shoe trends that walked the runways, with many footwear styles catering to those anxious to see and be seen in them (Versace platforms, we're looking at you!).
Research from TheRealReal indicates that search demand for wedge sandals is up 48% over last year alone, but adding a statement shoe to your wardrobe doesn't have to equate to a temporary shelf life. Noelle Sciacca, Women's Editorial Lead at The RealReal, recommends investing in quality materials to ensure your summer shoe investments can carry you through the warm-weather season and beyond.
For those who prefer easy-going summer shoe styles, there are still functional and comfortable options, like fisherman sandals and slide sandals; both shoe choices are equal parts practical and sleek.
Step right up to start shopping the season's notable summer shoe trends below.
Strap In
They're great as an occasion shoe paired alongside evening gowns and cocktail dresses, but strappy sandals can be more versatile than you think. Styling them with jeans or Bermuda shorts will add elegance to your everyday summer wardrobe. If you're pounding the pavement, Sciacca recommends a little TLC from your cobbler to help restore straps and reinforce heels to extend the life of your strappy heels for the next season.
ROKH, Oscar de la Renta, Christopher John Rogers
Mad for Mules
Invigorate your summer shoe arsenal with a sleek mule style that isn't constricting but won't slip or slide. With a wide array of prints, fabrications, and color combos on the market, you can match your mule to any mood.
No. 21, Gucci, Jil Sander
Hooked on Fisherman Sandals
Consider an ankle-grazing fisherman sandal, often comprised of interwoven leather straps, the grown-up version of your childhood jelly sandals. Designers are creative with this summer's trending style, meaning no two designs are identical." If you're going with traditional leather fisherman sandals, pair them with a breezy cotton dress. Opt for a satin fabric for a softer approach," suggests Sciacca.
Max Mara, Rachel Comey, Erdem
Platform Play
Don't shy away from this sky-high shoe style straight out of the early aughts. You can buy into the trend with any platform height you choose.
Versace, Acne Studios, Chanel
Easy Flats
Arguably the most versatile summer sandal of 2022, slide sandals won't fall flat in the style department. "With summer comes longer, lighter days; we stay out later, we're on our feet longer, and we head out for summer adventures. Those outings are always easier in a chic pair of slide sandals," ensures Sciacca.
Adam Lippes, Stella McCartney, Chloé
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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
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