As winter melts into spring, everyone from sidewalk stylists to aspiring influencers are looking for the perfect, versatile seasonal footwear. They’re looking for choices that naturally blend comfort and sophistication. This season, it’s a shoe wardrobe as the hottest heel that has trendsetters looking. No matter your style, these options are definitely on trend and go with everything! From jazzy styles to cool winklepickers, these are the shoes to ride it out in the unpredictable seasonal climate.
Of those most visible choices, Coach’s smooth winklepickers were the most common. Cuteness overload These shoes have major cuteness factor, especially with the lacy socks and a dress. Rianna + Nina’s graceful design equally stunning paired with wide-legged pants, a signature piece of any stylish wardrobe by layering seamlessly.
Hereu, a renowned Spanish shoemaker, offers distinctive designs that resonate with those seeking unusual styles. Their signature dark brown T-strap Mary-Janes are particularly recognized for their magic touch of bringing together almost any outfit. Hereu’s collection particularly excels at murderous WWS (wearable with style). These collections draw in those mystery loving people who like to keep people guessing on what’s hiding in their wardrobe!
This year it’s been Prada shaking things up on the footwear front, with at least two eye-catching styles taking the runway during their spring show. That jeweled cuckoo painted and pierced mid-heel loafer is such a fabulous complement to ankle length slim trousers. Run, don’t walk, to grab ahold of Prada’s classic foam-and-espadrille oxford sensations from spring 2011. They’re available in colors other than black, which adds a pretty funky vibe to the classic design!
Bally contributes to the mix with their fun T-strap studded Mary-Janes. Whether for a chick or dude, these sandals are a great intro between sandal wearers and WWS shoes. And once you get your anomaly almond-toed Mary-Janes, you’ll be matching ’em with pants of every width. Plus, they’re spot-on with the fashionable nouveau dowdy silhouette.
Maison Margiela is serving up a bitchin’ lineup of meat and potatoes transitional shoes. Among these you’ll discover the one-of-a-kind Tabi Country Mary-Janes and Tabi City Combat Low Tops. These designs encourage users to flaunt their ankles under their ankle length slacks. We love this whimsical touch that gives just the right amount of playfulness to spring ensembles!
The range of transitional shoe styles—Mary-Janes, loafers, and oxfords—shows us that the fashion paradigm has shifted. Vogue emphasizes the importance of comfort alongside style in this season’s offerings:
“We are balancing the ergonomics of your foot.” – Vogue
Shoe trends this season are all about making a statement and picking shoes that will complete your look. Comfort is the name of the game as you make that jump from the cold of winter to the heat of spring.