The 6 Shoe Colors to Wear All Summer Long

We’re all for a seasonal color palette. Last year’s “Tomato Girl Summer” kept us embracing a spectrum of brilliant reds, while this spring, we loved our butter yellow cardigans. Now we’re taking a look at the shoe color trends that are taking over runways and city sidewalks alike this summer.

It’s a kaleidoscope that spans neutral and bold colorways. Sun-washed metallics are primed for adding sheen to any outfit, while Saddle browns bring a polished finish to your look. You can go for a brazen footwear choice with an electric red, or you can tone it down with a paradoxical Winter white sandal.

We’ve found this summer’s hottest colors in a whole host of silhouettes—canvas sneakers, woven sandals, casual flip-flops, and beyond. Below, find the six shoe colors your wardrobe is missing.

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Lightly-Hued Translucence

It seems that the resurgence of jelly shoes isn’t dying down anytime soon. And while completely clear shoes were the talk of the town last year, this year brands are bringing a bit of color to the PVC universe in the form of pastel plastics and pale blue jellies. Who said translucence can’t have complexion?

Sun-Washed Metallic

No, we didn’t make this up. Sun-washed metallic is indeed a thing. Just look at Miu Miu’s Plume satin sneakers or Sabah’s shimmering espadrilles. From brushed golden hues to lilac metallics, these shoes channel everyday elegance to elevate an outfit.

Red, Again

Much like jellies, it seems that red is skewing more towards permanence than fad. We aren’t mad about it, though. Red has almost become the new neutral. A bold red shoe can bring a playfulness to an all-white look, a nice contrast to a LBD, or transition a look from the beach to dinner.

Subtle Teal

Thanks to Chanel’s resort/cruise 2027 collection in Biarritz, teal is officially an It color this season. Blues have begun to feel stale in my wardrobe, but I haven’t wanted to commit to green, so teal is the perfect in-between. And a darker shade of teal is just neutral enough to deliver versatility.

Saddle Brown

Warm and sophisticated, saddle brown is the neutral that we’ve been waiting for. For those times when neither a white shoe nor a black shoe feels particularly right, you can now turn to saddle brown. I particularly love Margaux’s woven Mary Janes with a pair of wide-leg linen trousers and a fitted tank for effortless comfort.

Winter White

Finally, we get to the oxymoron of the group: winter white. White, especially after Memorial Day, is nothing new, but winter white, with its grayish hue, just feels clean. It’s creamy, sleek, and slightly more neutral than stark white.