Shoe Trend Update - Spring/Summer 2025 (Livetrend)

The footwear collections are undergoing a delightful transformation. Talking about trends: heels, once towering and bold, are taking a step back as lower styles are gaining prominence. The spotlight now shines on flat shoes, with the timeless ballet flat experiencing a triumphant resurgence, reinvented in various captivating forms. Block and kitten heels are playing between retro and modern styles as several new propositions of toe styles.

Materials follow a delicate path, embracing softer leathers, gatherings and tactile fuzz that adds a touch of whimsy. In this evolving landscape, the spring shoes epitomize a subtle elegance, where comfort meets style, and femininity embraces a more nuanced charm.

Trending Materials.
Current shoe material trends highlight significant growth in several key areas. Fuzzy materials are up 47% yearly, gaining popularity for their cozy and unique texture. Mesh has grown by 15%, valued for its breathability and lightweight feel, making it perfect for athletic and casual shoes.

Suede, with a 40% increase, is appreciated for its soft texture and sophisticated look, suitable for both casual and formal footwear. Metallics have seen a 10% rise, adding a stylish and modern touch. Trending shoe materials manifest with a distinctly tender notion and reflect a fashion industry that embraces a softer and more sensitive side.




Product Trend Spotlight.
Our footwear trend spotlight shows a significant rise in scrunch ballerinas, strappy sling-backs, and baby loafers. Scrunched flats are up by +218% online, offering a playful yet minimal update to the recently booming traditional ballet flats. Strappy sling-backs, influenced by MiuMiu’s secretary pumps, are popular for their chic, retro style and match the taste for lower mini heels.

Baby loafers move into the scope, with a +600% increase in online shops. They are favored for their flirty prim & proper  notion yet versatile and timeless appeal. These top items blend optimism and femininity with modern and classic designs for relevant new pieces.

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