The hottest shoes for spring 2026 are flats and ultra-stylish

 

The shoe trends that made their mark on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways combine comfort with unique style.

The minimalist sandals worn by Kennedy in the ’90s that are making a comeback, the Mary Janes that are redefining classic ballet flats, and the colourful sneakers taking over street style all confirm that the hottest shoes of the season are flats. Faced with the dilemma of comfort versus style, designers’ answer is both, with SS26 flats now setting the trends—which is why we’ve rounded up these key pieces that have our attention right now.

Ballerina flats with a strap

Somewhere between a classic ballerina flat and Mary Janes. The new ballet flats, available in patent leather, suede, or satin with a ballet-inspired feel, are so chic that they easily become part of your evening looks.

Ballet flats, Givenchy

Open-Toe Boat Shoes

As their name suggests, boat shoes were originally designed for sailing, before becoming this season’s fashion statement. 

Flat mules, Miu Miu

Colorful sneakers

The sportswear craze continues. On the runways of Dries Van Noten and Lacoste for SS26, sneakers featured the boldest and most vibrant colours, so we plan to embrace this trend now.

Sneakers Superstar,Adidas

Jelly shoes

Jelly shoes made their debut on the Chloé runway for Spring/Summer 2026, so they’ve already earned a spot on our shopping wish list.

Jelly sandals, Ancient Greek Sandals

Slouchy loafers

The success of the Love Story collection has brought  Kennedy’s inimitable style back into the spotlight, even though her minimalist aesthetic never really went out of style. Slouchy loafers were a staple of her wardrobe, and now they’re the coolest thing around.

Loafers, H&M