4 shoe trends to try out in 2022

From tongue-in-cheek novelty shoes to comfy sandals, here's your ultimate shoe guide to the must-have footwear of the year

By Windy Aulia - 6 Aug 2022

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Add a spring to your step with fun statement shoes that feature bright colours, contrasting textures, and tongue-in-cheek details.

1. Sporty Sneakers

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They come in different colours, cuts and shapes, but the low-top is the safest bet. Invest in a pair with embroidered or textured details to keep it current.

Track leather mules, $1,290, Balenciaga

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Embroidered sneakers, Chloe

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Embroidered shoes, Pazzion

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Embroidered sneakers, Dior

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Embroidered sneakers, $1,075, Alexander McQueen

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Leather sneakers, $565, Longchamp

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Paris Trainers leather mules, $725, Balenciaga

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Skye Two-Tone cotton sneakers, $69.90, Charles & Keith

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Embroidered sneakers, Dior

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2. Proper Loafers

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These “geek chic” loafers will take you from day and night effortlessly.

Leather loafers, $89, Pazzion

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Croc-Effect Chain Link loafers, $65.90, Charles & Keith

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Mock croc leather loafers, $875, Longchamp

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Metallic leather loafers, $1,490, Valentino Garavani

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Leather loafers, Salvatore Ferragamo

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Available at Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques.

Leather shoes, Hermes

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Available at Hermes boutiques.

3. Fun Sandals

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With cute details or chunky soles, they’re a sure-fire way to inject some character into your OOTD.

Vina Knitted square-toe sandals, $75.90, Charles & Keith

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Acetate sandals, Tory Burch

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Satin slides, Versace

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Available at Versace boutiques.

Leather sandals, Hermes

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Available at Hermes boutiques.

Hope Knotted Rope sandals, $65.90, Charles & Keith

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Neoprene sandals, $1,750, Louis Vuitton

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Recycled Polyester Velcro-Strap Sports sandals, $69.90, Charles & Keith

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Hope Check-Print Knotted Rope sandals, $65.90, Charles & Keith

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Suede sandals, $1,650, Dior Homme x Birkenstock

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Leather sandals, Manolo Blahnik

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Available at Manolo Blahnik boutiques.

1 Moncler JW Anderson Jbraided slides, $1,060, Moncler

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4. Novelty Heels

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From the runway to the streets, quirky heels are adding a touch of whimsy to fashion.

Madison Double Buckle see-through mules, $95.90, Charles & Keith

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Leather and rattan sandals, Kate Spade New York

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Leather sandals, Bottega Veneta

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Rubber platform mules, Bottega Veneta

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Satin sandals, Versace

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Alma Strappy Knotted Thong sandals, $59.90, Charles & Keith

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Satin and strass mules, $3,470, Roger Vivier

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Available at Roger Vivier boutiques.

Patent leather slingbacks, $1,360, Roger Vivier

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Available at Roger Vivier boutiques