6 Spring Shoe Trends I'm Buying at NET-A-PORTER Right Now (and 6 I'm Shelving)

Ready-to-wear trends may come and go, but if there's one thing I always invest in to give my outfit a new lease of life, it's a new pair of trending shoes. There's no better time than spring to organise a wardrobe clear-out and to take stock of the pieces you wear the most, so once you've put together the perfect capsule of pieces to serve you for the season ahead, it's time to think about accessorising it, and boy does this year have some good shoes to make the most of. 

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So, what exciting footwear trends have we spotted on the feet of fashion's best dressed so far this year? Well, there's a little something for everyone in this mixed bag of heels, flats, boots and sandals, so whether you're into cool-girl boots, pretty ballet flats, or statement prints, there's something you're going to love in this line-up. Below, I've put together an edit of the six biggest shoe styles set to take over this spring, along with the six that I'll be phasing out for now in favour of something a little fresher. And the best part? You can shop all of these styles at our luxury go-to, NET-A-PORTER, so you'll find everything from affordable trainers to runway heels all in one easy edit. So, keep scrolling to see and shop all of spring's biggest designer shoe trends, I'm confident you're going to love them.

1. SHOPPING: MID-HEEL SHOESSHELVING: PLATFORM HEELS 

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Style Notes: So this one won't take too much explaining as this choice all comes down to comfort. Platforms may have had a runway and red-carpet moment recently thanks to Valentino and Versace, but all of the chicest (and non-celeb) women we know have bought into a far more wearable trend: the mid-heel shoe. You'll find this elegant heel on sandals, boots and pumps from some of our favourite brands (think The Row, Khaite and Toteme), and if any trend have those kind of fashion titans in its corner, you know it's well worth investing in. Your feet will almost certainly thank you. 

SHOP MID-HEEL SHOES:

2. SHOPPING: ANIMAL PRINTSHELVING: METALLICS 

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Style Notes: Don't get me wrong, a shiny, metallic shoe has it's place (usually party season), but if you really want to make a statement this spring, consider animal print shoes. Last year was all about the zebra, and if the runways are to be believed, this year sees the return of the timeless leopard, but my personal favourite? Reptiles, of course. Faux snakeskin and mock croc lend themselves perfectly to shoes and boots, and elevate even the most simple outfit into something fashion-forward. 

SHOP ANIMAL PRINT SHOES:

3. SHOPPING: CHUNKY CHELSEA BOOTSSHELVING: KNEE-HIGH BOOTS

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Style Notes: This is less of a retirement and more of a a "see you later", as knee-high boots are eternally chic, but as much as we love the tall boot, spring calls for something a little less covered. The Chelsea boots that we wore throughout autumn/winter are sticking around for spring, and given the inclement weather, that can only be a good thing. Update the boot for the reason by wearing with dresses or the trending denim maxi skirt.

SHOP CHELSEA BOOTS:

4. SHOPPING: COLOUR POP TRAINERS SHELVING: DAD SNEAKERS 

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Style Notes: One trend we didn't see coming was the huge success of the "dad" trainer, a retro-looking, off-white sports sneaker that looked more 90s than 2020s, but it ended up dominating the trainer trends for near on two years until the Adidas Samba toppled it off the top. So what style is everyone shopping now? Well, New Balance are still an insider favourite, but rather than the throwback 530s, we're looking for something brighter, bolder (and cooler) for the sunnier season ahead. 

SHOP STATEMENT TRAINERS:

5. SHOPPING: BALLET PUMPSSHELVING: SLIPPERS

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Style Notes: Every wardrobe needs a pair of easy flat shoes for the days that you're on-the-go, but there's no reason that they can't be practical but still look polished too. Slip ons are the obvious answer to easy footwear, but most lack the It factor that you can get from a chic pair of ballet flats. From Coco Chanel to Kate Moss, ballet pumps have a very stylish history, and they've made a welcome return for 2023, and this is one trend we hope to see sticking around for far longer than 12 months. 

SHOP BALLET FLATS:

6. SHOPPING: WEDGES

SHELVING: STILETTOS 

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Style Notes: We're calling it now before the crowds follow, but 2023 is about to be a big year for wedges. Whether they're subtle spring wedges or raffia espadrilles for summer, we've fallen back in love with the iconic heel, and the best bit is, they're a comfortable, easy-to-wear wonder, so no need to dig out the blister plasters yet. Maybe I'm biased (I snapped a stiletto heel on my way to Fashion Week), but we deserve a shoe that we can rely on, and unlike skinny stilettos, wedge heels aren't going to break on you when you need them most. So take tips from Monikh's laidback styling and dress up your favourite jeans with a wedge heel for day-to-night look that works for any smart/casual dress code. 

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Remy Farrell
Fashion Editor

Remy Farrell is a London-based shopping editor with nearly 10 years of editorial experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the editorial and fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com styling for the social media channels and helping to develop the collections for the in-house brand Iris Ink. After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes shooting talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she also branched out into beauty, creating tried-and-tested reviews and diverse beauty content.In her role as shopping editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Remy is interested in discovering new and exciting brands to share with theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing readership and particularly loves uncovering hidden gems at affordable prices to make shopping accessible to everyone.Born and raised in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Remy moved to London in 2014 and lives in the Docklands with her partner and pug Billie.