Start this year off with a new pair of shoes to get ahead of these major Spring/Summer 2021 footwear trends.

Sure, you&#39;re closet may be overrun by a mountain of chic designer <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/fall-2020-shoe-trends-runway-popular" target="_blank">shoes</a>, but some of the&nbsp;latest styles and trends&nbsp;featured during the Spring/Summer 2021 season are&nbsp;impossible to resist. As fashion sets its eyes on what will define this year, to maintain your trendsetter status, it&#39;s important to stay ahead of the curve. To prepare you for <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/2021-designer-runway-trends-bottega-veneta-louis-vuitton" target="_blank">2021</a> (and the future warmer months),&nbsp;L&#39;OFFICIEL offers a guide to all the must-have designer shoe trends from the Spring/Summer 2021 collections.

Love them or hate them, clogs are slipping into our closets this year. The catwalks of high-end brands such as <a href="https://lofficielbaltics.com/en/fashion-week/hermes-spring-summer-2021" target="_blank">Herm&egrave;s</a> and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/louis-vuitton-spring-2021-shanghai" target="_blank">Louis Vuitton</a> were inundated with&nbsp;versions of the chunky shoe&nbsp;in various shapes and colors.

Hermès Spring/Summer 2021

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2021

Shoe Chains

Ever tried accessorizing your accessory with more accessories? <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/shopping/chain-necklace-jewelry-shopping-trend-charlotte-chesnais-the-last-line" target="_blank">Chain necklaces</a> have made a resurgence in recent years, and not just for jewelry purposes. Metal detailling on footwear was all over the runway last season.&nbsp;Next year, plan on attaching this&nbsp;shiny accoutrement&nbsp;to your favorite pair of heels. Think of it as another piece of&nbsp;gold or silver to add an extra cachet to your kicks. Runway&nbsp;examples of this include <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/victoria-beckham-wears-sex-pants-date-night-husband-david-instagram" target="_blank">Victoria Beckham</a> and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/donatella-versace-curvy-models-milan-fashion-precious-lee-jill-kortleve-naomi-campbell" target="_blank">Versace</a>.

Victoria Beckham Spring/Summer 2021

Versace Spring/Summer 2021

Fancy Flip-flops

If you thought flip-flops were hip last season, prepare yourself for a true inundation of flip-flops this year. In a time where comfort is key, it&#39;s no&nbsp;surprise&nbsp;to see a beach favorite on the catwalks. However, many designers gave the classic shape a&nbsp;chic upgrade with leather and thick rubber soles.

Acne Studios Spring/Summer 2021

Jacquemus Spring/Summer 2021

Platforms

In the same vein as TV and film, fashion designers have found no shortage of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/90s-outfits-celebrity-fashion-making-comeback" target="_blank">&#39;90s trends</a> to revive, including the platform shoe. At Versace, we saw the lifted&nbsp;sandal in bright colors, while&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/erdem-interview-2018" target="_blank">Erdem</a>&nbsp;opted for&nbsp;a more neutral version. One thing is certain: platforms are high on the trend list this year.

Erdem Spring/Summer 2021

Androgyny

The boundaries between dress codes for men and women seem to be increasingly blurred. This spring, choose a traditional&nbsp;men&#39;s shoe&nbsp;like slip-on loafers to try something more <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/shopping/gender-neutral-accessories-shopping-survey-dior-bottega-veneta-celine" target="_blank">gender neutral</a>&nbsp;or simply pull off your most comfortable business look.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/celebrating-over-a-century-of-chanel-s-parisian-chic" target="_blank">Chanel</a> provides a simple design with a small block heel and a subtle addition of its logo. Combine with a classic nylon stocking and you&#39;re ready to go.

Chanel Spring/Summer 2021

Baby Heel

There&#39;s something sweet, delicate, and feminine about the low baby heel that has been spotted on the&nbsp;catwalks this season, either in a block heel or as a variation on the kitten heel.&nbsp;Versace&#39;s lavender pair&nbsp;were especially fun and colorful, while at <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/pfw-acne-studios-men-39-s-ss20" target="_blank">Acne Studios</a>, they look sleek and simple.

Fishnet heels

Last summer, the street scene was flooded by fishnet&nbsp;pieces. After the success of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/pierre-cardin-simon-porte-jacquemus-interview" target="_blank">Jacquemus</a>&#39; netted grocery bag, designers found use for the style in other places besides bags. Last season,&nbsp;Italian house <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/womens-shopping-trends-functional-handbags-fendi" target="_blank">Fendi</a>&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;ultra-chic and feminine footwear made from perforated material&nbsp;in various pastel colors, while <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/dior-couture-fall-2020-surrealist-collection" target="_blank">Dior</a> sent netted flats down the runway.

Fendi Spring/Summer 2021

Dior Spring/Summer 2021

Elegant Anklet

As a striking detail for both&nbsp;heels and sandals, ankle straps that wrap around the leg are a more elevated version of the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gen-z-y2k-millennial-90s-fashion-nostalgia" target="_blank">2000s</a> gladiator shoe&nbsp;trend. This style emphasizes your legs in an elegant way to add a sophisticated air to any outfit.&nbsp;

Sportsmax Spring/Summer 2021

Oxfords

Another trend that seems to have been plucked from the men&#39;s runway&nbsp;is the&nbsp;Oxford. Spotted on the catwalk at Louis Vuitton, among others, these&nbsp;two-toned leather&nbsp;shoes are the casual flats you&#39;ll love to wear when you need a break from your pumps. Expect to&nbsp;spot them on the runway again next year, with or without a heel.

These 9 Spring/Summer 2021 Shoe Trends Will Dominate This Year

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