Spring 2013: 5 Footwear Trends

Apr 1, 2013
Marisa Machak • Fashion

Shoes can make or break your outfit. Bring your A-game during Spring 2013 by incorporating some of the hottest new shoe trends from the runways into your warm weather ensembles. Try some gladiator heels, pointed pumps, shoes bearing buckles and straps, and shoes in silver and yellow from Michael Kors, Manolo Blahnik, Giuseppe Zanotti and Juicy Couture. These footwear trends are bold, springtime-ready and anything but boring!

Gladiator

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Stuart Weitzman/Metallic Stretch Sandal
Brian Atwood/Suede Open-Toe Boot
Gucci/Patent Leather Sandal
Giuseppe Zanotti/Lace-Up Gladiator Sandal
Schutz/Lace Up Booties

Stand tall in the newest gladiator footwear trends when you wear sandals, heels and booties outfitted in ankle and knee-high detailing. Walk like a warrior in gladiator footwear with embellished and intricate details like metallic straps, orange suede laser cuts, cobalt patent leather, black laces and gold studs flowing up your legs. Wear gladiator heels or sandals with cuffed shorts to let the shoes outshine the rest of your outfit!

Pointed Pumps

Diane von Furstenberg/Studded Pumps
Rachel Roy/Pink Pointed Pumps
Jimmy Choo/Snakeskin Pointed Pumps
McQ Alexander McQueen/Mesh Cap Toe Pumps
Theyskens' Theory/Satin Pumps

Flaunt your legs during Spring 2013 with pumps complete with pointed toes. This modern and edgy cut will elongate your legs while adding a chic touch to your outfit. Keep your look classy as ever while rocking some pointed pumps studded with silver accents, crafted with pink and neon snakeskin, mesh material and satin watercolor prints. Put on some cuffed skinny jeans with your pumps and you’re ready to head out the door!

Buckled & Strappy

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Rebecca Minkoff/Leather Strappy Booties
MICHAEL Michael Kors/Patent Cage Sandal
Christian Louboutin/Multi-Buckle Sandal
L.A.M.B./Braided Strappy Sandal
Plomo/Suede Pumps

Enhance your spring wardrobe by incorporating some buckles and straps into your footwear. Strappy and buckled heels are taken to the next level with seductive skinny straps, sleek patent leather straps, multiple funky buckles, crisscrossed braided bands or straps and buckles made in elegant suede. Keep your look simple with a classic white tee and skinnies or a pretty pastel jersey knit dress when wearing wild heels like these.

Silver

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Elizabeth and James/Silver High Heel Sandals
Rebecca Minkoff/Flat Sandals
Giuseppe Zanotti/Crystal Loafers
Manolo Blahnik/Snakeskin Pumps
KORS Michael Kors/Pointed Toe Pumps

Metallic materials and silver accents will create a shining effect to your Spring 2013 footwear. Sparkle in silver with flat sandals, stilettos, strass loafers, pointed toe pumps and strappy sandals decked out in the metallic shade. An outfit in head-to-toe black is just the look for a striking metallic heel.

Yellow

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Marc by Marc Jacobs/Jelly Sandals
Charlotte Olympia/Platform Satin Pump
Juicy Couture/Cork Wedge Sandal
Alexander McQueen/High Heel Suede Sandal
Jenni Kayne/Suede Flats

Wear an electric yellow hue with all types of footwear throughout the spring season. From jelly flat sandals and cork wedges, to platform pumps and ballerina flats, yellow takes over to add a cheerful pop of color. Keep the zesty ambiance alive by pairing your yellow footwear with an outfit in colors like white, purple and coral.