11 2019 Shoe Trends That Have a Major Shock Factor

The spring/summer 2019 runways offered fresh trends that inspired our future wardrobes beyond belief. Between the California aesthetic filled with tie-dye and bucket hats, plus the triumphant resurgence of the bike shorts, there was a lot to take in. And while the ready-to-wear collections were a sight of their own, the shoes that accompanied them were unlike anything we'd seen before.

Narrowing down the shoe trends that shocked us the most this season took way longer than expected. Our jaws continued to drop show after show as the footwear trends got crazier and crazier. Feathers, neon, tourist sandals, and more are about to grace the inside of your closets, so we're here to prepare you as well as we can. Ahead, take a gander at some of the most shocking shoe trends of 2019 as they came down the runway.

Plenty of Platform 

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Miu Miu
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Take your love of shoes to new heights with a fresh pair of platforms. Thanks to the overwhelming presence of this shoe style on the runway, it's safe to say they're officially back.

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Saint Laurent
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Dolce & Gabbana
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Feather Fam

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Brock Collection
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There's no fam like a feather fam. No matter what the shoe style, feathers are proving they're the addition your soles and your soul needs. However, feather-adorned shoes are the shoes that always warrant a comment or two (or three). 

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Prabal Gurung
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Simone Rocha
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Neon Brights

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Off-White
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News flash: Neon isn't just reserved for hoodies and handbags. This season, embrace the highlighter hues by way of pumps, sandals, and more. 

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Versace
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Dries Van Noten
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Jewelry's Included

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Adeam
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That's right, the jewels are included. Designers decided to drip crystals and chains alike from everything from pumps to boots. So basically, screw anklets; buy these shoes instead.

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Proenza Schouler
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AlexaChung
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The Plastics

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AlexaChung
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The Plastics are back, but this time they're playing nice. If you're officially ready to bare it all, slip into a pair of these plastic shoes, whether they be '90s-inspired jellies or beaded kitten heels.

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Simone Rocha
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Giorgio Armani
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Dancing Shoes

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Dior
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Ballet flats are nothing like they used to be as proven by designers like Off-White, Dior, and Stella McCartney. The addition of futuristic tags, logo-adorned elastics, and even delicate chains are making all of our preconceived notions disappear.

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Off-White
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Stella McCartney
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Return of the Thong

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Tibi
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Believe it or not, thong sandals are a thing. After seeing the shoe style paired with suits, skirts, and even lace, we have a feeling this sleek version of thong sandals will have a huge place in our wardrobes come spring. 

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Etro
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Paco Rabanne
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Space Shoes

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Prada
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This is one shoe trend that's truly out of this world. Much to our surprise, designers accompanied their fresh flock of spring trends with shoes that looked like they belong in another galaxy. 

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Dolce & Gabbana
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Fendi
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Sculptural Standings

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Jacquemus
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One look at these sculptural heels and you'll be wondering why you ever walked on a regular heel in the first place. With heels like these, your outfit will be elevated taken to new heights with little to no effort.

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Zimmermann
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Balmain
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Tourist Sandals

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Collina Strada
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We've discussed this shoe trend in length, but that doesn't mean these shoes get any easier to look at. But for whatever reason, despite their "dorky" nature, they read fresh and cool.

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Anna Sui
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Dries Van Noten
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Pumped Up Kicks

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Off-White
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This year, it's time you step up your sneaker game and the spring/summer 2019 collections are here to help you out. Whether your go-to sneaker style is—athletic, classic, or forward—it's time you take it to the next level.

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Dolce & Gabbana
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Stella McCartney
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Since you're probably ready to shop go ahead to shop the top three spring fashion trends to invest in according to a stylist

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"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


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