The Best PCV Shoes for Summer

last updated 14 August 2019

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There's clearly (no pun intended) a quick rise in the clear shoe trend. So much so that we are deeming it the biggest shoe trend of the summer. Well, one day, while spending too much time on Instagram, as one does, I came across a wild discovery—at least to me it was wild. One of my fellow editor friends bought the coolest pair of clear heels on Etsy, and I had never been so jealous. I quickly opened up the site, searched "clear PVC shoes" and was overjoyed with what I found.

Coming in funky varieties of shapes with all sorts of unique embellishments, I was instantly convinced that when it comes to this shoe trend, searching for the Cinderella slippers of my dreams should always be done on Etsy first. Beyond the fact that buying this summer shoe trend on Etsy means you are getting a pair no one else will have, it also means you're about to save a lot of money. I was yet again shocked to find that each shoe I loved rang in at under $40. The best versions of the It shoe of the season for basically nothing? That's a shopping hack we're going to tell all our friends about.

Below shop my favorite clear summer shoes on Etsy that are under $40 in addition to a few more I've been coveting.

Shop clear shoes from Etsy all under $40

Akimbovintagefinds

PVC Transparent High Heel See Through Ghost Lucite Heel Hologram Sole Glam 90's Club Kid

This white little bow is so perfect.Available in size 8.5.

MyShoponRugbyDrive

50's Vintage Heels /Clear Vinyl and Leather Slides/Plastic and Leather Sandals

Floral shoes? Do we even need to convince you?Available in size 8.5.

CornerNess

90's Silver Clear Lucite Sandal

These might just be my favorite pair.Available in size 6.

TouchofClassic

Pretty Fancy Summer Pink Slid in Transparent Sandals Acrylic Heel Heavy Plastic Upper With Pink Bow

The metallic soles and pink bows are honestly too much to handle.Available in size 9.

Maider Mood

90s Crystal Clear Cinderellas

Wear these with jeans and a T-shirt for a total '90s look.Available in size 6.5.

CherryVintagee

Vintage 90's Crystal Detailed Pink Strappy See Through Clear Heeled Mules Clear High Heels Strappy Heels

Just wait until you see the heel on these.Available in size 39.5.

Prasads2create

Vintage Lucite and Plastic Sandals Never Worn

Fun fact: This shoe brand used to be known for its trendy clear shoes.Available in size 10.

Vintagegoddesses

90s Black Marabou Feather Clear Plastic Heels

A feather moment is a moment we want to live in forever.Available in size 10.

JaneDreamsofVintage

Magdesians California White Leather & Clear See Through Plastic Wedges, With White Leather Bows

These plus a gingham minidress will have you being the best dressed girl of the summer in seconds flat.Available in size 8.

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Gianvito Rossi

Plexi 100 Leather and PVC Mules

Carrie Bradshaw would spend her rent on these shoes.Available in sizes 34 to 42.

Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Vivir Slingback Pumps

I own these and get so many compliments on them.Available in sizes 35.5 to 40.

TRIPPandFAWL

80s Stuart Weitzman Cinderella Crystal Clear Lucite and Vinyl Platform Slides/Rhinestone Encrusted

Cinderella who?Available in size 9.5.

Jeffrey Campbell

Minuit PVC Sandals

These are what we call Barbie shoes.Available in sizes 8.5.

Aquazzura

Galaxy 105mm Sandals

Just the right amount of glitz. Available in sizes 38 and 39.

AttackHeartVintage

Open Toe 60s Heels

Click in to see the detailing on the heels.Available in size 7.

Schutz

Ariella Strappy Sandals

Perfect for every cocktail party in history. Available in sizes 5.5 to 10.

ShopLoveGeorge

Vintage 1960s Open Toe Clear Plastic Vinyl Pastel Polka Dot Sling Back California Magdesians Heels

Polka dots worth every single Instagram. Available in size 6.5.

Zara

Vinyl Strap Sandals

Get on the waiting list for these ASAP if you know what's good.Available in sizes 5 to 11.

Kendall + Kylie

Leila Sandals

Now these are what we call naked shoes.Available in sizes 8.5 to 9.5.

TheGirlSaidYes

Mootsies Tootsies Clear Lucite Jelly Plastic Rhinestone Heels

No, you're not seeing things—these are just that good.Available in size 7.5.

Feeling like Cinderella yet? We thought so.

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.