If there’s one easy way to give your outfit an of-the-moment look, it’s with a trending new pair of shoes. I always find the beginning of a new season makes for the perfect time to invest in some chic trend-forward footwear.
With spring just around the corner, we’re already seeing specific styles dominate on the fashion set—and luckily you can shop them all from trusty Nordstrom right now. From cool hybrid sneakers (think ballet sneakers and Mary-Jane sneakers) to soft ruched loafers and ladylike high vamp pumps, there’s a shoe for every sartorial taste this upcoming season. Keep scrolling to see and shop spring 2026’s biggest shoe trends that you can shop now at Nordstrom.
1. High-Vamp Pumps
The vamp is the upper part of a shoe that covers the front of the foot, and we’re seeing a rise in pairs with higher-up vamps offering a fuller-coverage design. Vamp shoes are often seen in a pump silhouette with an almond or pointed toe, and come in flat and heeled styles, both of which are trending for spring 2026.
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Favorite Daughter
Kenna Pointed Toe Pump
Reformation
Inez Square Toe Pump
Mansur Gavriel
Kiki Pointed Toe Pump
Jeffrey Campbell
Hinted Pointed Toe Flat
Valentina Rangoni
Vespero Choked Vamp Pump
Huma Blanco
Margaux Ballet Flat
Le Monde Beryl
Babouche Kitten Heel Pump
2. Hybrid Sneakers
From ballet sneakers to Mary-Jane sneakers, and super slim silhouettes (similar to jazz shoes), this spring’s sneaker lineup comes in a hybrid of shoe styles that are anything but boring.
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Miu Miu
Plume Satin Low Top Sneaker
Prada
Collapse Mixed Media Low Top Sneaker
Miu Miu
Plume Mary Jane Ballet Flat Sneaker
PUMA
Speedcat Ballet Sneaker
VIVAIA
Jogger Re-Nylon Sneakerina
adidas
Samba Jane Sneaker
Bottega Veneta
Orbit Flash Mary Jane Sneaker
3. Soft Ruched Loafers
Swap your stiff leather loafers for a more casual and softer touch this spring, particularly loafers with ruching along the seam that feels fresh and fashion-forward. If they’re backless, extra fashion brownie points for you.
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Tony Bianco
Gatsby Loafer
Steve Madden
Rafe Loafer Mule
Prada
Ruched Toe Penny Loafer
Veronica Beard
Prilla Loafer
Marc Fisher LTD
Jaynie Almond Toe Loafer Mule
4. Slip-On Mules
Easy and effortless flat slip-on mules are a favorite among the fashion set this season. Whether you go for a Row-coded minimalist suede pair, or give them polish in a chic croc or eel-print finish, they’ll add a casual flair to your skirts and jeans this spring.
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Dolce Vita
Geni Mesh Mule
Jeffrey Campbell
Content Suede Clog
BLACK SUEDE STUDIO
Shiloh Mule
Tory Burch
Mellow Stud Mule
Marc Fisher LTD
Larissa Mule
5. Cap-Toes
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For a Chanel-inspired look, opt for cap-toe flats or heels that will instantly elevate your outfit. Designer, Matthieu Blazy made the two-tone shoes feel fresh again on the spring 2026 runway, but you don’t have to pay Chanel prices to get the look this season with so many brands dipping their toe into the trend (no pun intended).
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MARGAUX
The Elise Cap-Toe
MARGAUX
The Cap-Toe Pointe
LK Bennett
Kara Cap Toe Flat
MARGAUX
The Cap-Toe Cluny Slingback Pumps
Miu Miu
Chain Strap Mary Jane Pump
