6 Best Shoe Trends for Summer 2024 – Summer Shoe Trends for Women

Don’t look now, but summer is coming! It’s time to make your holiday plans, plan long weekend getaways and refresh your wardrobe. And let’s face it: there’s always a surprising summer shoe trend that’s on its way to becoming almost ubiquitous. Last summer, the mesh flat reigned supreme, proving that weird shoes — even if polarizing — can find their way into the mainstream.

Boat shoes hit the Spring/Summer 2024 runways last September and are now making a comeback, so it’s safe to say you’ll be seeing them this season. Plus, we continue with the weirdness of summer with ugly-chic granny shoes (that work the right way), Mary Janes and more.

If you’re looking to up your shoe game before the hottest months of the year officially arrive, keep scrolling to find out what your favorite influencers and style icons will be rocking all summer long.

What happened to Mary Janes?

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The preppy trend of 2024 isn’t going anywhere, not if these shoes have anything to do with it. From the mule versions at Loewe and Tory Burch to the cheerful styles at Collina Strada and Bally: the Mary Jane is a classic that can be worn stylishly or casually.

Hereu Sio polished Mary Jane loafer

Dr. Martens Mary Jane with double strap

Loewe Campo Mary Jane Mule

The thong sandal

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The unsung hero of every summer (wherever you are), the thong sandal returned to the high fashion catwalks via Chanel, Burberry and more. The ELLE team especially likes the light heel versions we see on the market.

Reformation Gisele Thong sandal

Ugly-chic shoes

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This power They’re your grandma’s shoes, but that’s why we love them. The deliberately strange, clunky shoes we saw on the runways of Prada and Miu Miu give an effortless, unpolished effect to classic fashion silhouettes – and that’s why we’re intrigued.

Veronica Beard Cecile Croco Bow low pumps

Crochet flat shoes

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This trend is a natural follow-up to last summer’s mesh flat frenzy. Brands like JW Anderson and Simone Rocha have launched knitted flats that are easy to pair with a crochet top, bag or skirt… because, let’s face it, there’s never too much crochet when it comes to summer fashion.

Loro Piana floating flat moccasin slipper

JW Anderson crochet cotton slip-on loafers

Jewelry on shoes

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Ever since Tory Burch introduced the Pierced Mule a few seasons ago, the fashion world has been adorning its shoes with statement-making metal jewelry and baubles. We especially love Alaïa’s haute-chic take on the trend.

Amanu Samburu 24K gold plated leather sandals

The low profile jogger

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Blokecore is coming in waves on TikTok, and Brit-prep style finds its roots on the runway, most notably with the knockout green Dries Van Noten sneaker, which sold out everywhere. This low-lift, low-rise sneaker is the high-fashion antidote to the Adidas Samba.

CELINE Jogger low lace-up shoe

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 ‘Cacao Brown’

Ralph Lauren the suede pony ballerina sneaker