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Mark My Words: Mesh Heels Will Be the Elevated Shoe of the Season

But now the question is, do these count as open- or closed-toe?

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I have a message for your feet: Hibernation season is almost over. Soon, you will have to come out of hiding. There are strappy pumps and summer sandals calling, and one must never ignore fashion’s siren song for the warmer days ahead. This spring and summer, I predict that mesh heels will be the It shoe.

If you want your peers to think that you’re chic and ahead of the curve, it’s time to buy a pair, like, now. Get out the pumice stone, dig up your nail polish collection, and prepare your feet to see the sun once more. Below, shop my picks for the hottest mesh heels to wear this season.

Summer Staple

Christopher Esber Ringer Mesh Mule

Ringer Mesh Mule

If I was toying with the idea of treating myself to a pair, now I simply don’t have a choice. I can’t possibly live without these.

Block Heel

Dolce Vita Narda Heels

Narda Heels

There are also some incredibly chic options under $150, in case you’re on a budget.

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Elegant Ruching

Jimmy Choo Lotta Ruched Tulle Mules

Lotta Ruched Tulle Mules

I’m struggling to find anything to critique about this shoe. The delicately ruched semi-sheer vamp and a perfectly pointed toe? My regards to the chef.

Patent Leather

Gucci Signoria Slingback Pump

Signoria Slingback Pump

If you look up quiet luxury in the dictionary, I believe this fits the moniker exactly. Only hawk-eyed admirers will clock the Gucci detailing.

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Budget Buy

Steve Madden Lita

Lita

As a shopping editor, I seriously think these could pass for $800 shoes.

Cherry Red

Proenza Schouler Tee Slingback Pump

Tee Slingback Pump

This is your sign to incorporate more pops of red into your spring attire.

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Mary Jane

Mango Mesh Shoes with Buckle Strap

Mesh Shoes with Buckle Strap

Extra, extra, read all about it! New customers can use the exclusive code HELLO10 to get 10 percent off orders of $200 or more through March 23.

Classic Black

Tony Bianco Georgie Pump

Georgie Pump

Ankle straps are fashion insiders’ worst-kept secret. Walking in heels is so much easier with the added stability one provides.

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Square Toe

The Attico Juno 75 Mesh Mules

Juno 75 Mesh Mules

I love a heeled mule, and no one does it like The Attico.

Sequin Covered

Loewe Sequin Toy Mules

Sequin Toy Mules

Kind of mesh, kind of sequin-covered, this shoe is my favorite kind of ambiguous.

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White Out

Alaïa Leather-Trimmed Mesh Pumps

Leather-Trimmed Mesh Pumps

I’m looking at you anti-bride brides!

Ballerina Off-Duty

Simone Rocha Mesh Ballet Pumps

Mesh Ballet Pumps

Balletcore is eternal, evidently, but I’m not mad about it. The angled kitten heel on this pair from Simone Rocha is even low enough for flat loyalists.

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Ankle Wrap

Bottega Veneta Stretch Lace-Up Sandal

Stretch Lace-Up Sandal

You can have strappy shoes, and you can have mesh shoes. Now, thanks to Bottega Veneta, you can have both rolled into one glamorous heel.

Kitten Heel

Saint Laurent Oxalis Leather Mesh Slingback Pumps

Oxalis Leather Mesh Slingback Pumps

New office uniform unlocked.

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Demure Nude

Prada Mesh Slingback Pump

Mesh Slingback Pump

I love that the tippy top of this pointed toe is double-lined, meaning it isn’t the end of the world if you’re overdue for a pedicure.

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