2026 has so much in store for us, at least when it comes to our wardrobes. One of the most exciting categories of any season is, in my opinion, shoes and that’s certainly no exception for the upcoming year. In addition to the vivid color palettes that are defining the season, the spring/summer 2026 collections are introducing a number of new shoe trends that we already know will land in fashion people’s closets in record time.
I zoomed in on hundreds of runway images and can say with certainty that the eight shoe trends I’m presenting here will have the biggest impact. With the high-vamp heels that will have everyone overlooking flats again to the elegant two-tone vibe inspired by the new-era Chanel, consider this list your North Star for all things stylish footwear. Continue on to get your fill of the major spring/summer 2026 shoe trends to know.
High-Vamp Heels
Flat shoes have dominated the fashion conversation in recent years, but the spring 2026 runways are giving us a big reason to revisit our heels. Designers including Chanel, Alaïa, and Toteme took the silhouette of classic pumps and updated it with one forward detail: a high vamp. The high-cut, higher coverage detail echoes the power-dressing heel silhouettes of the ’80s, a decade that’s increasingly relevant for next season.
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