Let's talk spring 2024 shoe trends. The usual warm-weather suspects stepped out during the 230 runway shows and presentations (yes, we counted) across New York City, London, Milan, and Paris last fall. Woven fisherman sandals, commuter flats, and ladylike kitten heels made welcome, albeit expected, appearances. (Gucci's ruby-red slingbacks were one of Sabato de Sarno's many siren silhouettes, calling to the fashion crowd with alluring Buy me now! appeal.)
But there were also more dramatic and, in some cases, downright experimental spring shoes, too. Proenza Schouler continued last year's mesh flat momentum with porous slip-ons you can wear to the beach and beyond. Meanwhile, at Givenchy, models wore stiletto heels underneath see-through hosiery as if they forgot the proper order of getting dressed. Versace and Victoria Beckham had a similar bare-it-all spirit and played pedicure peek-a-boo with peep-toe pumps. The end result was rather spirited and playful—and for some, a needed departure from the subdued, quiet luxury sentiment.
