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All the Shoes You’ll Want to Wear This Spring 2025

  • Writer: Sydney Yeager
    Sydney Yeager
  • 1 day ago
  • 5 min read

That is if you want to stay on trend.



As we scroll through runways, sit front row IRL, and deep-dive through the latest Instagram posts from fashion It Girls (and It Boys), we can’t help but do an involuntary shiver of excitement: spring 2025 shoes are good. Like, “Make you want to actually leave the house” good.


While mainstream fashion has gotten increasingly conservative, personal style is still stomping down runways with a wink and a lot of personality. Sure, our feeds may have us convinced we’re all being pulled into the gravitational force of Ibiza Summer/Halley Kate-core (translation: shoes with flowers on them — if you’re not chronically on TikTok, congrats). But don’t let the florals fool you: this season’s footwear doesn’t require you to sacrifice style for comfort.


The ever-loved '70s clog makes a strong showing alongside some truly unbothered granny loafers that look like they walked straight out of an eccentric heiress’ estate sale. Sneakers had their moment too — think slim soles, thoughtful details, less "dad at Disney" and more "Celine at school drop-off."


And then there were the shoes that felt like wearable art — detailed, sculptural, the ones we dreamed about as little girls. The kind you stare at in a shop window, then stare at some more in your closet before finally deciding you will wear them to dinner and be the best-dressed person ordering fries and a burger.


See? Something for everyone. At least the runway’s still inclusive.



Sneaking Around 

Sneakers are never truly out — they’re the perennial go-to for fashion girls everywhere. The versatile staple can be dressed up, down, and sideways, depending on your vibe (and how far you’re willing to walk). And when it comes to comfort? No competition. A good sneaker is basically the fashion girl’s emotional support shoe.


But this season, it looks like even our favorite shoes have gotten prescribed Ozempic. Gone are the chunky, orthopedic soles of seasons past — and, in their place, slimmer silhouettes with a sleeker, more tailored energy. Just take a look at Dries Van Noten’s refined take, Loewe’s sleek reinterpretations, or Miu Miu’s sport-meets-soft looks. These sneakers aren’t shouting — they’re whispering, and that’s what makes them chic.





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A ‘70s Fantasy

Boho is back, but if you’re reading this, you probably already know that. From Daisy Edgar-Jones to Suki Waterhouse, fashion’s reigning it-girls are embracing '70s chic like Daisy Jones & The Six just dropped on Prime yesterday. On the runways, from Hermès to Ulla Johnson, that means one thing: the wooden clog is officially having a(nother) moment.


The chunky silhouette of these shoes is the perfect counterpoint to the slimmed-down sneakers and sophisticated loafers currently flooding your saved folder. And that’s exactly what makes them so delicious. Even after half a century, they still manage to feel playful, powerful, and — dare we say — fresh?


Modernized with sleek leathers, fun hardware, and the occasional platform sole, this season’s clogs are less "farmers’ market" and more "fashion-girl fantasy."



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The Estate Sale Loafer

Once relegated to the closets of elderly aunts and prep school professors, loafers have officially had their fashion redemption arc. Over the past five years, these understated staples have quietly climbed the ranks, and now, they’re the shoes you’re begging to borrow.


In the 2010s, loafers felt old and outdated. Now? That’s exactly the point. Their slim, ladylike silhouette hits the sweet spot of “old money chic,” the kind of shoe that practically whispers, How CBK of you.


But don’t get it twisted — these aren’t stiff or stuffy. Today’s loafers come in soft, buttery leathers (the Italians are doing it best, obviously) with just the right amount of polish. For inspo, look no further than Prada and Miu Miu, who’ve styled them with sheer tights, mini skirts, and just the right amount of insouciance.


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Detailed Heels

Now this is the Halley Kate-core meets Ibiza Summer trend that’s been dominating your FYP. Think bold, sculptural, unapologetically extra — the kind of shoe that demands a moment (or at least a close-up on Stories).


While we’re not talking classic Manolos topped with orchids or roses — no shade, but Manolo, it’s time to trade some of those showroom appointments for a runway show or two — the detailed heels of Spring 2025 are for the maximalists, the bold dressers, the fashion romantics who like their shoes with a side of drama.


Dries Van Noten, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton all served up heels that feel like little objets d’art: unexpected shapes, playful embellishments, and statement-making silhouettes that are anything but quiet. And if you still want that flirty, floral nod? Just toss on a flower clip from Amazon and call it DIY couture.



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Making It Lacy

Balletcore refuses to take a bow. Even as trends come and go, this ultra-feminine aesthetic continues to pirouette through Spring/Summer collections. And this season? It's all about the laces.


Laces are everywhere right now, crisscrossing across ankles and tying the whole look together (literally). Proenza Schouler leaned into the ballet motif with a more minimalist, modernist hand, while Dior and Chloé went full-on center stage, offering corset-inspired, ballerina-adjacent shoes that feel like they belong in a Sofia Coppola daydream.



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If you're looking to stand out, you might just have to tie yourself in. These dainty, delicate styles may look light as air, but their staying power? Solid as a pointe shoe. 🌀



Sydney Yeager is a fashion writer and content creator who explores luxury fashion and trends with the gaze of how it can be accessible to the everyday consumer. As much as she adores avant-garde fashion, elegant and feminine looks will always have her heart, this is seen in both her writing and on her Instagram @sydselegantfinds.



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