Spring at last! Time to get out the ballet flats and open toe shoes. A lot of the 2024 spring shoe trends have transitioned from 2023 such as the much loved red and silver ballet flats. We see a rise in affordable and 24/7 versatile sneakers following the financial recession. It’s so interesting to observe how external factors such as a recession can have an impact on fashion trends. Take for example, hemline index, this is a theory that skirts get longer during bad economic times and oddly enough here we have it maxi skirts are all the rage.
Spring Shoe Trends
Alohas Sneakers
The brand Alohas has sneakily been growing in popularity, particularly their Tb.490 Rife Cream Leather Sneakers that come in a range of trendy shades and patterns, from silver to burgundy red.
Paint it Red
The color red has transitioned from 2023 to 2024 and we are not complaining. A red shoe is the perfect statement piece to spice up a basic outfit.
Tiger Onitsuka
Tiger Onitsuka is another trend that has transitioned from 2023, although this year the Mexico 66 style sneakers are rising in popularity as we embrace the retro revival. Fashion is becoming more circular, people like the nostalgic element and so are seeing a great revival in retro fashion.
Adidas Gazelle
Adidas Gazelle and Sambas are not going anywhere this year, in fact they only seem to be rising in popularity. The bold colors can be used as a statement piece for any ensemble. Keep track of the new adidas collabs to add to your spring sneakers collection.
Kitten Heels
Kitten heels have risen in popularity following the business casual aesthetic trend. People are embracing modest and casual formal attire that is versatile enough to be used for the office environment as well as a casual evening outing. Take a look at our top ten trendy and chic kitten heels this year.
Golden Goose Sneakers
Yes, we were shocked ourselves, the Golden Goose sneakers are seeing a revival. Golden Goose in itself is an iconic shoe, the brand embraces the vintage, worn, ‘if you know, you know’ look. They are the perfect spring shoes as they come in a variety of trendy animal patterns which is swiftly rising in popularity.
Mary Jane
Mary Janes are another iteration of the ballet flats that have been trending since 2023, we are seeing this trend evolving and continuing into 2024 with mesh ballet flats and Mary Jane flats taking over. The preppy and coquette aesthetic are thriving in 2024.
Thong Sandals
Now that we are entering the warm season, minimal footwear is becoming a go to option. With brands such as Chanel and Burberry incorporating thong sandals in their runways this year.
Leopard Print
We are seeing the revival of the leopard print pattern. The Adidas Sambas really set the leopard print in stone, the collab between Adidas and Wale Bonner put Sambas on the map. Leopard print shoes could seamlessly be paired with a pair or black capris pants.
Snake Print
Snake prints are another trend that have carried on from 2023. 2024 is shaping up to be the year of patterns. To balance out your outfit consider styling animal print shoes with a monochrome outfit, try not to over do it with the patterns.