The 6 Major Footwear Trends From the Spring 2017 Runways

We’ve kept a close eye, both on and off the runway, of Spring 2017’s global runways. We already checked out the best runway shoes from New York Fashion Week Spring 2017, and now that London, Milan and Paris are behind us, we had a chance to take an in-depth look at all of Spring 2017’s footwear styles to help determine the biggest emerging shoe trends.

The runways were full of comfortable, wearable styles (with a few exceptions, of course!) like sneakers and minimalist sandals. You’ll also notice the return of the needle-thin stiletto, a ton of embellished mules and slides (and when given the chance, they will be your next go-to!) and much more. Here’s what you can expect!

Images via Vogue Runway and WWD.

Sneakers

From Céline to Anya Hindmarch, designers continue to show love to one of the most wearable sneakers on the footwear market!

Céline

celine

Roger Vivier

Anya Hindmarch

Mega Platforms

Designers are kicking things up a notch (literally!) with elevated flatforms and platforms, making this silhouette a much more daring option than the beloved sneaker.

Coach

Michael Kors Collection

Proenza Schouler

Minimalist Sandals

These ladylike sandals featured on the runways of Oscar de la Renta and Tory Burch all shed light to the idea that elegant sandals are totally acceptable to wear even on the most special occasions.

Tory Burch

Oscar de la Renta

Monique Lhuillier

Embellished Mules and Slides

Moving to the opposite end of the spectrum, several designers capitalized on the growing popularity of mules and slides. Ever since the cult craze of the Gucci Princetown loafer, many designers are beginning to incorporate this backless heel into their Spring 2017 lineups.

Dior

Prada

Alexander Wang

The Unconventional

What’s Fashion Week without a few eyebrow raising styles?! Just when we’ve thought you’ve seen it all, Christoper Kane created “glamorous” crocs, Gucci created a flatform sandal that comes apart and easily becomes a ballet flat and Balenciaga sent spandex thigh-high boots down the runway. These styles were definitely unconventional to say the least.