Every Fashion Person I Know Is Wearing These 6 Summer Shoe Trends—Shop Them for Under $150

Women in stylish summer shoes
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If there's one easy way to give your outfit an of-the-moment look, it's with a trending new pair of shoes. I always find the beginning of a new season makes for the perfect time to invest in some chic trend-forward footwear.

This season so far, we're already seeing specific styles dominate on the fashion set—a clear indicator that they're about to dominate this summer season ahead. From retro sneakers to sophisticated suede fabrics, nostalgic jelly shoes, and runway-approved braided textures, there's something for every sartorial taste.

The best part? You don't have to pay designer prices to lean into this summer's shoe trends. I've scoured the market and found all the biggest summer 2025 shoe trends for under $150. *Insert dancing emoji.*

Jelly Shoes

Woman in white dress with red jelly shoes

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Fun, playful, and versatile—the fashion set are all about wearing trending jelly shoes right now with casual, warm-weather outfits such as little white dresses and linen pants.

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Braided Textures

Woman in jeans and woven shoes

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Woven shoes were all over the spring 2025 runways—a trend loved by the French fashion set—and they're already proving to be the perfect chic option once the temps start to rise. Expect to see flats, heels, slingbacks, and sandals dominate this summer.

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Retro Sneakers

Woman in polka-dot dress and yellow retro sneakers

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From the runways to the streets, retro-cool silhouettes are everywhere right now. The fashion set are embracing throwback styles like the Adidas Tokyos and Taekwondos, classic Reeboks, and Puma Speedcats.

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Thong Sandals

Woman in flip flops, cream jeans, and cardigan

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Whether you go for a kitten heel or classic flip-flops, thong sandals are altogether on-trend and look just as chic with a minidress as they do with tailored trousers. They are comfortable and versatile, and most importantly, there are plenty of affordable options out there.

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Suede Fabrics

woman in white dress and suede sandals

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There's been a steady rise in suede footwear across the board this season—from ever-popular suede sneakers to preppy loafers, ballet pumps, boat shoes, and sleek sandals.

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Cherry Red Hues

Woman in red kitten-heel pumps

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By far, one of the most popular shoe colors on the spring/summer runways was vibrant cherry red. It was seen on a whole host of silhouettes from heeled pumps to slingbacks and kitten-heel sandals. Trust us—they'll add the perfect pop to your basics this year.

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Judith Jones
Associate Shopping Director

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.