The 31 Coolest Shoes of Spring 2026 Leave a comment
While some people look forward to spring for the first signs of post-winter warmth, I look forward to the shoes. My feet are ready to breathe, and just in time, every retailer with a shoe section is churning out the new arrivals at lightning speed. Among them are 2026 shoe trends such as wedge-heel thong sandals, satin sneakers, elegant slides, and plenty of ’90s-inspired pairs to add to your collection.
If I do say so myself, I have an eye for good shoes, so I took it upon myself to round up the best flats, heels, sandals, and sneakers of spring 2026 (so far). The time to start your shoe shopping is now, before all the sizes start to dwindle—and trust me, they will. So before that happens, keep scrolling to shop the 31 spring shoes I think will sell out first. Don’t blame me if they do before you get to them.
ZARA
Leather Lace-Up Low Heel Shoes
Soft derby shoes such as these are about to be everywhere—mark my words.
Madewell
The Maycie Toe-Loop Slides
Can we talk about how expensive these look?
Reformation
Jessica Heeled Thongs
I’m tempted to throw caution to the wind and just start wearing these now.
Miu Miu
Plume Satin Sneakers
I’m not sure that prettier sneakers exist.
Madewell
The Mylie Glove Mules
BRB—ordering these immediately.
There’s a lot going on here, and all of it is good.
Toteme
Bow-Detail Satin Mules
These have the look of a thong sandal without actually being a thong sandal.
Prada
Patent Leather Kitten Heel Sandals
I’ve officially convinced myself that these are worth the investment.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Play Thing Sandals
These have major viral potential.
JUDE
Haze Croc-Effect Leather Mules
This just in from the brand all the It girls are obsessed with.
Margaux
The Clara in Praline Calf
I own these in chocolate brown suede and think I’m going to need this new iteration for spring.
Vince
San Juan Jelly Sandals
The most elevated jelly flip-flops imaginable.
I apologize in advance if this new Salomon colorway is sold out before you get to them.
Reformation
Inez Heeled Mules
You’ve been warned: Pretty much every size says low in stock.
Manifesting warmer weather so that I can wear these.
We all know that everyone’s going to wearing flip-flops again this season.
Dior
J’adior Ballet Flats
My Instagram feed is flooded with these.
The crochet shoe trend didn’t end last summer.
Herbert Levine
Sitting Pretty Leather Mules
Everlane
Made in Italy Almond-Toe Flats
Not your average slide sandals.
I’m not really a pink shoe girl lately, but these could change that.
They’re ready to go out on the town.
J.Crew
Made-In-Italy T-Strap Heels in Leather
In case you haven’t heard, J.Crew’s shoe selection is really good this season.
ZARA
Leather Ballet Flats
I can guarantee that you’ll wear them a ton.
mytheresa
Micro Wedge Leather Thong Sandals
So many trends wrapped into one chic little shoe.
The Row
Combo Leather Slides
These will go with absolutely everything.
It doesn’t get more ’90s than these.
Cognac and high-vamp pumps are two shoe trends that combine beautifully.
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