It can make or break an outfit. It can pull together a crazy look or destroy a cohesive fit. It is a shoe, and it is surprisingly powerful in a fit. Here are some of the most exciting shoe trends coming up in the summer and in the fall to pull together your outfit and keep you on trend.
Chunky sneakers are still going strong. They can pump up any casual look and are a pretty neutral shoe when you don't know what to wear. If you're looking to grab a nice pair of trendy shoes, you're in luck with this type. Since they've been popular for so long, they're beginning to show up in thrift stores for cheaper if you're looking to stay on style for a budget. When looking for these shoes, keep your eyes out for thick soles, block colored or single color shoes, laces, and name brands. The nice thing about this trendy shoe, though, is that you can do it any way you'd like. Whatever color or brand you want to rock, go ahead. Chunky sneakers are a trendy item to invest in and keep an eye on for years to come.
Although the weather's getting warmer, heavy statement boots are style very much on-trend. While they may begin to be paired with shorts and skirts instead of jeans, the trend won't be leaving anytime soon, and if there's a lull during the summer, expect the heavy-duty boot trend to come back with a vengeance come fall and winter. If you're looking to try out more alternative looks, this is the shoe for you. Although these boots are an investment, they will last for a long time, and you can find them at thrift stores. Some popular brands include Doc Martens, which, while rare, can be found second-hand because of their lasting popularity. If you can't find a popular brand, there are a few specific things to look for when shopping that will help you ace this trend. Look for dark colors, whether that be in leather or another heavy-duty material. Hardware on boots is a great addition, as well if you can find it, but it might be a little harder to pull off if you aren't used to wearing this style. Both taller boots and ankle or even shorter are trending, as long as they're heavy, dark, and make a statement.
If big boots aren't your style, make sure you try bright block sandals this spring and summer. Neon colors are in once again, and they have been showing up a lot in shoes. Bold pinks, greens and oranges can make great additions to a spring or summer wardrobe. Since this is a relatively new trend, it might be a little more tricky to find this trendy shoe in most thrift stores. If you want to look at stores for this shoe, look for thick straps across the foot and shorter, block heels that are trending across all types of shoes at the moment. If a bright color catches your eye, that's a good sign when you're in the market for these bold shoes. Look for pairs that are all one color. Finally, look for a shoe that will be comfortable. Many people overlook comfort in shoes, but the fact of the matter is, if a shoe isn't comfortable, you're not going to want to wear it, and then there's no point in buying it at all. You should try on the shoe you're thinking of buying and take a couple of laps before deciding to purchase or not. Especially with sandals and sandals with heels, this is integral. These shoes tend to be uncomfortable when poorly made or when they don't fit right.
A callback to the early 2000s is also making a reappearance this summer and fall. Studded, sparkling shoes are back in. Whether it be ankle boots, tall black leather boots, or strappy studded sandals, if you're rocking hardware, you're going to look on top of the trends. If you were feeling constricted by the other trends, you're going to enjoy this one. Although a statement, studs are relatively versatile. When looking for shoes with studs, keep your style in mind. If you love silver over gold, don't invest in shoes with gold studs. You should make sure you have hardware that will match the hardware on your shoes, or the shoes will look out of place and disjointed. If you rock a more alternative style, don't be scared of going big when it comes to hardware. You can even attach your own studs to shoes you already own. Studs are easy to apply. Poke a hole through the material and screw the stud through, finally attaching the back. If you like to make big statements, invest in big studs to match the rest of your style. If you have a more reserved style, opt for the smaller, and admittedly more common, square studs. You can buy these separately, too, if you don't want to invest in more shoes, but they're easier to find in thrift stores. Since this is a trend from the early 2000s, you may even be able to invest relatively little money into this trend if you aren't entirely sure about it yet. Give it time. It will win you over.
With a wide variety of styles in fashion this spring, summer and in the coming fall, no one could be disappointed with the trendy shoes from which they can choose. Whether you want to stick to shoes that you're more comfortable in, or you decide to experiment, have fun with shoes in the coming seasons.
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