Red Shoes Are Replacing Black Pairs This Spring

Collage of celebrities wearing red shoes. — (Image credit: Backgrid, Getty)

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All of a sudden, fashion people everywhere are swapping their time-tested black shoes for a chic spring shade—and I have to admit, I’m tempted to follow suit. As much as I adore the reliability of a classic black heel or flat, this week I’ve found myself repeatedly drawn to shop my own pair of the red shoes trend that so many of my favourite celebrities are suddenly backing.

Making the case for the elevated shoe, I spotted Laura Harrier out shopping in New York this week. Forgoing her usual black footwear, she elevated a laid-back combination of jeans and a windbreaker with a pair of red pointed-toe heels. Instead of blending into the backdrop of her look, as a black shoe would have done too easily, Laura's red pair welcomed a vibrant pop of colour, adding dimension and intention to an otherwise understated outfit.

Laura Harrier walks down the street in New York wearing red heels with jeans and a puffer jacket.

Also spotted styling the trend this week, Cameron Diaz stepped out for a premiere in a sleek, long-sleeved black Fforme dress, paired with a tonal bag. Rather than assembling a monochrome look, she punctuated the look with a pair of striking ruby-red Jude shoes, echoed by a swipe of matching lipstick.

Cameron Diaz steps out of a car wearing a black dress with red heels.

And then there’s Lindsay Lohan, whom I also caught sight of using a flash of red footwear to elevate her denim.

No less easy to style than its black equivalents, red shoes work just as well with jeans, dresses and tailored trousers.

Lindsay Lohan walks down the street in New York wearing blue jeans with red pointed-toe slingbacks.

Set to step up as the season’s favourite shoe trend, read on to discover and shop the best red shoes available now.

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Marks & Spencer

Satin Ankle Strap Kitten Heel Sandals

I'm banking these ahead of the summer months.

Jude

Haze Leather Mules

Be quick! These won't stay in stock for long.

Massimo Dutti

Leather Ballet Flats With Knot

Style these with jeans to easily elevate your everyday looks.

Ancient Greek Sandals

Saionara Leather Flip Flops

Fashion people always come back to Ancient Greek sandals for their chic range of sandals and flip flops.

Reformation

Serenity Bare Sandal

These also come in three other shades.

Mango

Padded Sandal

These look more expensive than they actually are.

Sézane

Valentin Low Ballerinas

Add a pop of colour to your daily rotation.

Manolo Blahnik

Veralli Bow-Detailed Leather Ballet Flats

These also come in half sizes, so you can find your perfect fit.

Rixo

Mavi Suede Sandals

The suede finish adds an elevated edge.

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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.

With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.