When the French shoe brand Carel posted a photo of its Acai Sandals on Instagram, I was mesmerized. The green sandals have straps that look like the stems of a flower and a pink floral blossom at the tip. Before I could even snatch up a pair, they were sold out.
Thankfully, similar pairs have been popping up everywhere since Jonathan Anderson put lily heels on the Dior runway for the floral-themed fall/winter 2026 runway show set at the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris. But the trend doesn’t feel that astonishing. Who doesn’t want to look down at their toes and see a lily, a tulip, or a rose looking back at them?
It’s also a reminder that even the cliché can feel new. Florals haven’t been groundbreaking in a long time, but large floral embellishments on heels and flats feel different, and I guarantee all of the chicest women are currently packing a pair for vacation right now. They are the perfect way to add a fresh touch to an outfit. Who needs a cherry on top when you could have a blossom instead?
Shop the flower-shoe trend below.
Loeffler Randall
Frank Flower Applique Heeled Sandals
Cult Gaia
Rayna Mid Heels in Antique White
Mango
Patent Leather Floral Heeled Sandals
Dior
Aurore Heeled Sandal
Givenchy
Boudoir Heeled Mules in Leather With Rose Petals
Mango
Leather Heeled Sandals With Flower Detail
Mango
Leather Sandals With Flower Heel
Loewe x Paula’a Ibiza
Flower Embellished PVC Mules
Isabel Marant
Anee Flower-Embellished Suede Wedge Sandals
