5 Sandal Trends I'm Betting Will Define 2022
While I’ve already taken a look at some of the spring shoe trends that will be big this season, I want to get a bit more granular. Specifically, I'm looking at sandal trends for 2022. With bare-leg weather upon us and vacations penciled into our calendars, sandal season is almost here, and there are so many cool trends to know about that are starting to land on the market.
As always, there is quite a variety of styles that range from new takes on the classics to super-trendy, directional pieces plucked straight from the runways. There is one thing that’s certain, though: There is no shortage of cool designs to test-drive this season, no matter where you land on the style spectrum. Ahead, see the five major sandal trends for 2022 that are about to be everywhere this spring and summer.
While I'm typically not big on flats, I can't wait to wear the polished styles that are already popping up everywhere for spring. With details like metal buckles or square-toe silhouettes, these are cool, modern takes on a flat sandal.
Wedges are in full force for spring, so they're noteworthy shoes to have on your radar. Prada debuted a sculptural take on the trend in its S/S 22 collection, which is a sign that wedges will be big this season.
Logo pieces were big on the S/S 22 runways, and we're already seeing that play out in shoes this season. Logos are a bit less flashy than in past years but still noticeable enough to make a statement.
Spring is all about bold colors, and shoes are no exception. In my opinion, this is one of the easiest ways to pop some color into your wardrobe, no matter how comfortable you are with saturated shades.
Lace-up sandals are back with a vengeance, just in time to test-drive some of the cool party-geared fashion that is major for spring. You can also pair them with jeans or trousers to elevate an everyday look.
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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.
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