16 Shoes You'll Want to Invest in This Spring
Take your shoe game to the next level.
We're always up for a little competition. In honor of this month's NCAA college basketball playoffs, we've scouted our top seeded shoes for spring. From lace-up flats to must-have mules, these 16 styles will take your shoe game to the next level. Alley-oop!
THE BRIGHT WHITE SHOE: GIVENCHY
Your collection of clean kicks shouldn't be confined to tennis shoes. From mod boots at Céline to Givenchy's lace-up mules, this season's top footwear is all white.
Givenchy Rooja Pointy Toe Mule, $995, nordstrom.com
THE CROSSOVER SANDAL: GUCCI
The chicest thing to wear on your feet now? Anything by Gucci. First came last year's must-have furry loafers. Now, it's all about the crossover sandal—the more tricked out, the better.
Gucci Romain Satin Crossover Sandal, $990, gucci.com
THE TOUGH FLATFORM: ALEXANDER WANG
Put some attitude in your walk. Flat, elevated sandals offer height without pain, and rugged hardware inspires stomping.
Alexander Wang Sandrah Platform Sandal, $595, nordstrom.com
THE OPEN-TOE MULE: MANSUR GAVRIEL
Women already love Mansur Gavriel bags. Shoes were naturally the next step. Like the label's famous buckets, Mansur's new range of sandals, including this standout style, is perfect for everyday wear.
Mansur Gavriel Suede Mules, $475, similar colors available at stevenalan.com
THE BADASS BROGUE: COLIAC
We've all got a tomboy side. Embrace it in dapper oxfords. Better yet, a pair laced up with piercings. Now that's punk.
Coliac Martina Leather Piercing Shoes, $826, luisaviaroma.com
THE POINTY MULE: PROENZA SCHOULER
It doesn't get sexier than these low, mirrored heels—equally chic with a LBD or your favorite faded jeans.
Proenza Schouler Ring Tie Pointy Toe Pump, $995, nordstrom.com
THE ULTRA-BRIGHT PLATFORM: DRIES VAN NOTEN
No problem standing out in these. They're the insanely cool equivalent of a pink elephant in the room.
Dries Van Noten Peep-toe Platform Wedge, $765, jeffreynewyork.com
THE HIGH IMPACT HIGH TOP: PUMA BY ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Ready to shake up your sneaker routine? Designers are reimagining high tops in a luxurious way and the result is old school meets new school, all at once.
PUMA by Alexander McQueen McQ Brace Mid Sneaker, $225, nordstrom.com
THE ANKLE WRAP SANDAL: JOIE
Lace up + block heel = what everyone will be wearing this season.
Joie Flo Ankle Wrap Sandal, $330, nordstrom.com
THE PASTEL MARY JANE: MIU MIU
Pretty and pink—you'll feel like a princess for the day in patent midi heels with dainty ankle straps.
Miu Miu Crystal-embellished Patent-leather Mary Jane Pumps, $990, similar styles available at miumiu.com
THE LACE-UP FLAT: IVANKA TRUMP
Pointy flats with ties winding up your legs are everywhere right now. They instantly pull together any outfit.
Ivanka Trump Trish Pointy Toe d'Orsay Ghillie Flat, $140, nordstrom.com
THE FLUFFY SLIDE: BROTHER VELLIES
Catch that warm, fuzzy feeling! Like all shoes from this sustainable brand, these slides are handcrafted in Africa.
Brother Vellies Tufted Genuine Fox Fur Slide Sandal, $745, similar styles available at brothervellies.com
THE WEDGE SANDAL: SEE BY CHLOE
This platform is light, because it's constructed from cork, while lace up details sweeten the deal.
See by Chloé Liana Platform Wedge Sandal, $305, nordstrom.com
THE PUNCHY PUMP: MALONE SOULIERS
Every woman needs a supremely sexy stiletto in her arsenal. With its elegant use of color and luxe materials, this killer style is guaranteed to upgrade your look.
Malone Souliers Montana Pointy Toe Pump, $850, nordstrom.com
THE CHIC SLIP-ON: GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI
Designers are riffing on Vans' classic slip-ons, and we can't get enough. Whether they come in frayed silk or are covered with sleek grommets, these sneakers aren't for the skate park.
Giuseppe Zanotti Grommet Sneakers, $750, nordstrom.com
THE ARTISANAL GLADIATOR: ELINA LINARDAKI
Gladiator sandals are a warm weather mainstay. This version is handcrafted in Greece with pompoms, beads, and all sorts of magpie embellishments. Charmed, we're sure.
Elina Linardaki Leather Penny Lane Sandals, $225, fwrd.com
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