I Miss Fun Shoes, so This Is the Summer Trend I'm Buying First
Recently, my shoe wardrobe has mostly revolved around practical styles ranging from cozy house shoes to my standby sneakers to low kitten heels in black that go with pretty much everything in my closet. I really love all of these styles and can’t imagine parting ways with them, but I’ve been craving a little bit more fun in my wardrobe. So when I spotted the colorful shoe trend that’s gaining traction among fashion insiders, I was instantly hooked on the idea of adding a pair to my cart.
Colorful shoes are popping up in practically every shoe category, so whether you’re in the market for some super-high revenge heels or want to test-drive the flatform-sandal trend in a vibrant shade, I guarantee you’ll find a silhouette that will work for you. When shopping for a pair, you really only need to look for one of the standout shades of the season. I’m particularly drawn to hues like bubblegum pink, bold orange, and pistachio green. Go on to shop the coolest colorful shoes to wear for the season ahead.
Tall Heels
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Everything Amina Muaddi designs instantly reaches cult status among fashion insiders.
Our editor Lauren Eggertsen just added these to her closet, and I can't stop thinking about them.
Kitten Heels
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Yep, these are definitely one of the year's biggest It shoes.
For a subtler take on the trend, try this stunning yellow pair of heels from Manu Atelier.
Flatform Sandals
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Mark my words: These will be one of the key shoe styles this summer.
Flat Sandals
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Sneakers
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Aimé Leon Dore for the win.
These sneakers are sitting at the top of my shopping list.
Our editor Anna LaPlaca told me these are one of her favorite shopping finds this month.
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.