Shoe Trends
May 31, 2022

I Thought This Shoe Trend Was Over, But Now I'm Here for It

by Sierra Mayhew

Just when we thought we'd seen it all, yet another trend we thought was over is slowly coming back to life. I never thought I'd see the day when I got behind wedge sandals again, but that day has arrived.

Gen Z would call the wedge sandals we once knew and loved "cheugy," but the 2022 rendition is anything but that. Blending together Y2K motifs like PVC, baby pink, and sometimes even animal print, the wedges that have been gracing my Instagram feed are none like we've ever seen before. Fashion people have caught on quickly because it didn't take long for me to see all of them wearing the trend at once. Scroll below to shop the chic ways that they've been wearing them.

Photo:

@champagnemani

Effortless summer outfits are taken to the next level when you finish them off with a pair of wedge sandals. I'll be wearing my matching sets over and over again with a simple switch-up of accessories.

Steve Madden Isa Wedge

First up on my list.

Style them with:

Saylor Zabrina Top & Skirt Set

Zabrina Top & Skirt Set

My summer wardrobe is all about the matching set.

Bp Cat Eye Square Sunglasses

Cat Eye Square Sunglasses

Orange sunglasses won't be leaving my face anytime soon.

Photo:

@emilisindlev

When wearing wedge sandals, it's not the time to play it safe. Take risks by pairing yours with a minidress that's just as bold.

Schutz Luci Wedge

Green everything.

Style them with:

Free People Good Life Crochet Halter Dress

Good Life Crochet Halter Dress

This dress has got to be viral.

Photo:

@camillecharriere

Add a romantic perspective to the biker persona by choosing a pair of wedge sandals. This ensemble is totally '80s and such a fun way to show off your personal style.

Paris Texas Wilma PVC Wedges

Wilma PVC Wedges

The iridescent wedge is the best part.

Style them with:

Mango Seams Miniskirt

Seams Miniskirt

My love for anything bubblegum pink lives on.

Urban Renewal Vintage '80s Moto Jacket

Vintage '80s Moto Jacket

Whoever gets this one-of-a-kind jacket is winning.

Photo:

@slipintostyle

If you thought you loved wedge sandals, just wait until you see this platform-wedge hybrid. After watching shoes like this grace the runways last season, I think we all need to give this style a try.

Style them with:

Miaou V Corset Top

You can't go wrong with a Miaou corset.

NBD Gianna Midi Skirt

Gianna Midi Skirt

I'm so in love with this skirt.

Photo:

@devonleecarlson

Fully embrace the Y2K look by pairing your wedge sandals with a printed tank top and vintage-esque blue jeans. It's such an effortless way to get dressed in the morning.

Zara Vinyl Wedge Sandals

Vinyl Wedge Sandals

I guarantee these are in every It girl's shopping cart.

Style them with:

Asos Design Tank Top With Bow

Tank Top With Bow

My inner child is screaming.

Circus by Sam Edelman Sim Sandal

Circus by Sam Edelman

I'm telling everyone to buy these.

Bp Reynna Platform Sandal

Reynna Platform Sandal

A subtle nod to the platform trend.

Open Edit Cora Heel Sandal

Cora Heel Sandal

I have these, and I'm obsessed.

Cult Gaia Judith Leather Platform Sandal

Judith Leather Platform Sandal

The bamboo is such an exquisite detail.

Staud Pippa Slide Sandal

Pippa Slide Sandal

I realized I have no flats, and these shoes might solve that problem.

Bp Karsyn Strappy Slide Sandal

Karsyn Strappy Slide Sandal

My love for pink is so strong right now.

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