Haute & Cool: Step into Spring with Sensational Shoes
By • March 13, 2024 0 1166
If spring means time to rethink your closet, start at the base. After all, every fashion enthusiast knows an enviable wardrobe is built on fashionable footwear. A well-heeled woman is revered as a tastemaker by signaling a sense of self behind the outfit.
The Spring/Summer 2024 runway presentations collectively created looks to be remembered with intentional footwear. From The Row’s easy chic slides to Louboutin’s powerful take on florals, we’re seeing a pattern of iconic revivals. The designer shoe trends are primarily reinterpretations of trustworthy styles that can be worn on repeat. So you can pull a pair from the closet or choose to invest in a fresh find.
This season, shift your attention down toward fashion’s fundamentals. The idea is to start feet-first by adopting the creativity of an unexpected pairing. You can punctuate your personality with a futuristic mule or a mischievous Mary Jane. Embrace imaginative details, edgy accents and mirrored metals. If your feet are made for walking, dip your toes into low-heeled looks. You’ll find colorful sneakers, minimalist sandals and micro-heels all on the rise. Here are our fair-weather favorites to shop for right now.
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ZANOTTI Wedge Sandals $995. Farfetch.
Zanotti sandals.
This sleek design is one of the most artistic silhouettes available today. By adding a high-polished finish, you can transform your look, making the investment more meaningful.
PIFERI Fishnet Ballet Flat $565. Olivela.
Piferi Mary Janes.
French-girl style prevails with a fresh interpretation of the sophisticated classic. The mesh design adds a playful flair to the traditionally understated shoe.
VERONICA BEARD Leather Sneakers $295. Veronica Beard, Georgetown.
Veronica Beard sneakers.
Energize your wardrobe with a colorful sneaker that provides flattering lines with lightweight comfort.
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Blooming Half d’Orsay Pumps $845. Neiman Marcus.
Louboutin stilettos.
There’s something quite powerful about a pump that ends on an edge. This is a boss of a shoe for the most feminine of patrons.
ROBERTO FESTA Embroidered Micro-Pump $235. Farfetch.
Roberta Festa slingbacks.
Professional women have reclaimed the ultra-low look. Designers have followed suit by applying ladylike detailing to heighten the charm.
THE ROW Cut-Out Sandals $950. Saks Fifth Avenue.
The Row sandals.
Slip into summer with a high-fashion flip flop. So simple to dress up or down with the prerequisite pedicure.
TORY BURCH Sport Sandals $278. Bloomingdale’s.
Tory Burch white sandals.
Not every look is laced with slimline features. A flatform design with absorbent treads make them a must for vacation terrains and in the urban wild.
PRADA Satin Platform Sandals $1,290. Saks Fifth Avenue.
Prada platform sandals.
Retro is on the rise and platform sandals are still very much in style. This bold pair offers a more elevated and dramatic design with a price tag to match.
