8 biggest trending womens shoes to love this season
Trending shoes for women for Summer 2023 range from practical to retro to super colorful. I’m loving all of the towering platforms (still in style), wedges, glam sandals, cute ballet flats, Mary Jane shoes and comfy womens loafers all of the models are wearing this Summer and trending flats for 2023. Here’s the biggest Summer 2023 shoe trends to jump on now. I’ve already blogged about the biggest Summer fashion trends and trending bags so now I’m turning the focus to one of my favorite things to shop for, shoes and summer heels for 2023!
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8 Trending shoes for women for Summer 2023
There are lots of retro shapes for Summer 2023 trending womens shoes and I’m all on favor of anything that elongates my legs which a lot of this years summer heels definitely do. A lot of these shoe trends are set to stick around for Fall too from the heels to the trending flats for 2023, ensuring the best CPW.
- Platforms
- Loafers
- Wedges
- White sneakers
- Heeled mules and open toe sandals
- Minimalist strappy sandals
- Bright color hues
- Ballet flats
Shoe Trend 2023 #1 Platforms | The Summer heels to be seen in
You can’t have missed this shoe trend from last year that’s still in style for 2023. From the runways to the high streets they’re everywhere and one of the top trending shoes for women this year. From platforms to flatforms, white platform heels to the brightest highlighter colors.
They’re so much more comfortable than stilettos while still making legs look impossibly lean. They’re perfect styled with other trends for Summer 2023 including mini skirts and jeans. I picked up a white pair and pink satin pair as I they’re my top shoe go-to this season.
Shop the trending platforms for Summer 2023
2. Womens Loafers | Trending Flats 2023
Loafers are probably the most comfortable and practical of these trending shoes for Summer 2023 and expect the trend to keeping going for Fall and Winter too. It’s the model off duty shoe of choice this season that Hailey Bieber keeps being spotted in. I’ve hunted down the best cream and neutral loafers for this Summer shoe trend edit but will add lots more black styles to the Fall shoe trend edit.
Shop the trending summer 2023 womens loafers
3. Wedges
Wedges and espadrilles are a classic summer shoe that always seems to be back in style every Summer. These super cute styles are perfect styled with all of your summer dresses and jean shorts. One of my favorite brands for espadrilles is Castañer. I’ve worn mine on repeat both last summer and this one and they have the comfiest soles ever.
These black mesh Castaner wedges are one of my favorite espadrilles this Summer and they’re on sale. If you’re looking for designer wedges, you can’t go wrong with the Saint Laurent espadrilles in a neutral color which are a classic.
Shop these trending shoes for women | Wedge edit
4. Shoe Trends 2023 #4 | Athletic sneakers
Another super practical and functional women’s shoe trend for Summer 2023. This years summer fashion trends has so many retro silhouettes and trends coming back. From retro bags to shoes and clothing. The sneaker trends to wear this summer are athletic sneakers that can take you straight from the gym to the street.
Shop the sneakers | Trending shoes for women 2023
Think classic white sneaker styles for this summer shoe trend which also check off the quiet luxury trend at the same time.
5. Women’s sandals 2023 trends | Heeled mules and open toe sandals
Mules are another shoe trend that’s still going strong from last Summer so time to get your Summer pedicures. These are the white heeled mules I have, which I find run true to size. They’re my go to summer heels for 2023 when I want something a bit lower than my white platforms.
I went for white as it’s such a versatile color but there are so many fun styles and colors around this Summer to be able to create trending monochromatic looks. Plus the heel isn’t too high and is thicker for walking across the grass at parties and the races.
Shop the trending mules and open toe sandals for Summer 2023
6. Minimalist strappy sandals
Trending womens shoes for Summer 2023 include barely there sandals in all heel heights including flats. I bought my gladiator sandals in Greece back in 2015 and have been waiting for them to come back in style again. For the most seamless and leg lengthening look with knee high sandals go for tan and neutral colors that won’t cut off your leg line.
For an edgier look the black ankle length and shorter styles give contrast to white summer dresses. What I love about so many of the trending shoes and flats this year is that they’re practical, comfortable and make a statement, they’re not just there.
Shop the minimalist 2023 sandal trend
I have these tan sandals on order as my knee high pair are a bit big to pack for Europe as I’m trying to pack for 5 weeks. Whereas these are much less bulky and perfect for walking around cities during the day so get some air to your feet. These are the cutest trending flats for 2023 to try out this trend this summer.
7. Bright color hued Summer heels 2023
2023 fashion is staying bright and fun. If you love color now’s the time to wear it. If you’re more into neutrals, shoes and bags are an easy way to add color without wearing it head to toe. Bright color shoes are stunning for summer whether it’s a monochromatic look with a matching set or adding color to a white outfit. This green pair absolutely nails this women’s sandals trend for 2023.
8. Ballet flats
More comfortable trending womens shoes but smarter and more office appropriate than sneakers. It’s not the first or the last time ballet flats will be in style. As seen at Miu Miu’s Fall Winter collection they’re also set to stick around for Fall.
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