I'd argue that 2024 was the year fashion people became more playful with their footwear. Former minimalists and black boot loyalists began stepping out in leopard-print pumps and bold red ballet flats—even I couldn't resist adding a crimson pair to my otherwise neutral shoe collection.
It's true: an adventurous shoe choice can be the thing that completely transforms an outfit, meaning you can keeping the styling minimal and still impress with the final look. 2025's outfits are set to follow suit, if the spring/summer runways are anything to go by. Leading designers including Gucci and Stella McCartney embraced saturated stilettos, while Acne, Chloé and company backed more muted iterations in earthy greens and soft pinks.
To help us step into 2025 in style, I analysed the catwalks and have rounded up five key colours expected to dominate the season ahead. So, as you close out the year and hit refresh for spring, consider incorporating these trending hues into your footwear lineup.
5 SHOE COLOUR TRENDS TO TRY IN 2025:
1. Cherry Red
Style Notes: Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent and Balmain were among the many designers who painted the SS25 catwalks red. Ruby, scarlet and cherry-hued pumps have emerged as the ultimate high-impact footwear, anchoring a diverse mix of looks and proving their boundless versatility.
Shop the trend:
Red Mary Janes are a major trend on their own.
These will transform your outfit, whatever you style them with.
Wear with wide-leg trousers and a cable-knit jumper.
2. Blush Pink
Style Notes: Sorry, burgundy—pale pink is poised to steal the spotlight as we move into spring. Designers like Chloé and Ferragamo have embraced its soft, romantic charm, styling blush-coloured pumps and ballet flats with shades ranging from deep brown to buttery yellow.
Shop the trend:
The bow detail sold me on this pair.
The prettiest ballet flats I've seen.
For work and weekend.
3. Metallic Silver
Style Notes: No need to put your shiniest shoes in storage post-party season. According to the catwalks, metallic footwear—especially silver—will continue to light up our outfits well into 2025.
Shop the trend:
The heel sets this pump apart.
Metallic shoes aren't just for the festive season—pair these with jeans for an elevated everyday look.
Such a sleek shape.
4. Toffee Brown
Style Notes: Rich shades of glossy mahogany, toffee, and caramel are set to replace chocolate brown in the neutral brigade, offering all the versatility with an added touch of sophistication. There's something inherently luxurious about these warm, opulent browns.
Shop the trend:
You'll feel incredibly elegant stepping out in these classy slingbacks.
I didn't know I needed heeled loafers until now.
These may be on-trend, but they'll never go out of style.
5. Olive Green
Style Notes: Khaki green has been a staple shade throughout the latter half of 2024, but olive green—its earthier, yellow-toned cousin—is predicted to rise in popularity, buoyed by the likes of Mugler, Acne Studios and Gucci, to name a few.
Shop the trend:
A beautiful alternative to a black pump.
These look as comfortable as they are chic.
Suede will continue to be a key fabrication into 2025.
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