Top 10 Shoes from New York Fashion Week Spring 2024

New York Fashion Week has concluded, providing a glimpse of what spring '24 fashion will entail next year.

While NYFW isn't typically known for its focus on footwear (that's more of Milan's forte), this time around, some footwear designers, notably Paul Andrew, returned to the scene. Andrew staged his presentation at Rockefeller Center's skating rink, showcasing a well-edited collection with various styles and heel heights to cater to a diverse audience.

On the runways, footwear-focused designers made bold statements about the shoe trends that will dominate next year. Ballet flats are making a comeback, while the pointy-toed pump trend from fall '23 may not be as enduring. Comfortable flats were a priority for brands like Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, 3.1 Phillip Lim, while others focused on perfecting the elusive, quintessential sandal.

Spring '24 also witnessed a strong season of footwear collaborations during NYFW, with brands like Manolo Blahnik and Ugg joining forces to create captivating runway moments.

Below, we present a rundown of the top 10 shoes from New York Fashion Week's spring '24 season:

Proenza Schouler's Big-Toe Sandals: Proenza Schouler brings back the big toe and thong sandals, making them look chic yet uniquely intriguing with innovative material detailing.

Tory Burch's Ballet-Sandal Hybrids: Tory Burch combines sandals and ballet flats, creating a fascinating fusion with diagonal uppers, a mini wedge, and stylish hardware.

Paul Andrew's Textured Ballerinas: The ballet flat makes a triumphant return with Paul Andrew's innovation, featuring classic neutrals and textured styles, including a fuzzy, patent leather-buckled version.

Ancuta Sarca x Dion Lee Buckled Sandals: Up-and-coming designer Ancuta Sarca collaborates with Dion Lee to create buckle-heavy silhouettes using upcycled materials, resulting in edgy heeled styles.

Manolo Blahnik's Chic Mules for Altuzarra: Legendary designer Manolo Blahnik teams up with Joseph Altuzarra for the first time, offering satin-covered mules with elongated toe boxes, a perfect match for Altuzarra's feminine collection.

3.1 Phillip Lim's Homage to the Chinese Slipper: Phillip Lim pays homage to his heritage with sheer mesh ballet flats, a nod to the Chinese slipper, in various colors, including a lilac version with mesh and patent leather.

Gabriela Hearst's Perfect Satin Pumps: Gabriela Hearst's black satin pumps feature flexible uppers, a realistic toe shape, a sturdy yet stylish heel, and subtle gold hardware, offering a comfortable yet beautiful option.

Larroudé x Jonathan Cohen Textured Sandals: Jonathan Cohen collaborates with Larroudé to add deadstock brocade to Larroudé's Dolly platform sandal, creating a texture-rich footwear option.

Aknvas x Stuart Weitzman Frilled Pumps: Aknvas designer Christian Juul Nielsen partners with Stuart Weitzman to add origami-inspired leather frills to pumps, enhancing his spring '24 ready-to-wear collection.

Ugg x Collina Strada Spiked Mary Janes: Collina Strada collaborates with Ugg to create a unique lug-soled Mary Jane adorned with sizable spikes, inspired by cactus spikes rather than punk rock.

The shoes showcased at New York Fashion Week for spring '24 promise a diverse range of styles and inspirations, setting the tone for the upcoming fashion season.