This season’s runways marked a clear creative injection, and nowhere was this shift in direction more obvious than in the accessories. Spring/summer 2026 delivered a prominent wave of newness, with the resulting footwear showcasing a fun tension between heritage codes and wild, textural fantasy.
The bigger names immediately got on with staking their new claims. Jonathan Anderson‘s Dior embraced outright romance: beyond the striking D-cut moccasins, heels were pure drama—seen in mules and pumps that literally blossomed with sculpted satin roses or exaggerated floral rosettes. Matthieu Blazy for Chanel gave us completely reworked house codes: a pump with its sleek, low heel finished in a rich, textured brown faux crocodile print. That detail provided a subtle, exotic kick beneath the shoe’s classic shape.
Meanwhile, the narrative quickly pivoted towards tactile frenzy, starting with Louise Trotter’s new Bottega Veneta. The brand’s signature craft culminated in breathtaking weave details, and that same care carried through to the shoes—a standout being low heels finished with a soft leather knot, using the material as an eye-catching accent. Across the runway, we leaned a little more into a cosier vibe with Dolce & Gabbana’s indulgent ‘PJ core’ aesthetic, which manifested in luxurious, fuzzy slippers and faux-fur-lined slides.
And for sheer visual impact, bright pops of colour were also seen, with Fendi using its footwear to deliver a concentrated hit of dopamine. Sandals and intricate, latticework shoes appeared in exhilarating blocks of vermillion, turquoise, and bubblegum pink. And over at Givenchy, we all know Burton’s eye for detail, and this was, of course, seen in the accessories too—manifesting in a standout of heels with fringe, the ornamentation flowing with the model’s stride. We also saw a surprising amount of naked shoes, with clear iterations seen across brands. For Loewe‘s fresh era—one highlight came in the form of the kitten-heeled pumps crafted entirely from glossy, clear plastic—a detail that elevated the humble ankle, especially when layered over bright neon socks.
What united this wildly diverse collection was a powerful sense of fun and uncompromising experimentation. Below, peruse Vogue’s curation of some of the best shoes from the spring/summer 2026 runways.
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Chanel
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Givenchy
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Bottega Veneta
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Dior
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Simone Rocha
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Hermès
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Rabanne
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Balenciaga
9 / 30
Valentino
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Louis Vuitton
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Matieres Fecales
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Dries Van Noten
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Dolce&Gabbana
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Fendi
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Ferragamo
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Saint Laurent
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Jil Sander
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Mugler
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Loewe
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Maison Margiela
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Sacai
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Chloé
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Kiko Kostadinov
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Lacoste
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Balmain
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Acne Studios
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Miu Miu
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Ottolinger
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Tom Ford
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