From LAX to London, It Girls Are Wearing This "Ugly" Shoe Color Trend Everywhere
Gigi Hadid approves.
Would you believe me if I said butter yellow wasn't summer's favorite shoe color anymore? While the pale, custard tint dominated the footwear space for what seems like forever, a hot new bombshell has entered the villa.
Highly saturated mustard yellow is making a name for itself, reminding us why the deep, golden shade deserves a spot in our wardrobes. With warm brown and olive undertones, it provides a pop of color while staying neutral adjacent, easily pairing with navy, maple, and burgundy hues.
Gigi Hadid has officially signed off on the look, sporting a pair of loafers in the deli-inspired shade at the LAX airport. The electric shoes complemented a French-blue tee, with an apricot suitcase adding to the sunshine look.
But Hadid isn't the only fan of the spiced pigment. It girls across London and Paris are slipping on heeled mules, slingback pumps, and sneakers in the mustard yellow color, proving it's here to stay. Showing the shade's range, fashion people are pairing it with oat-washed maxi skirts, white polos, and red leather bags.
From Loewe and Reformation to Larroudé and Tory Burch, a plethora of labels are jumping on board the mustard shoe trend for summer 2026. And with sandals, sneakers, heels, and flats up for grabs, it's nearly impossible to say no.
Keep scrolling to discover the editor-approved marigold shoes worthy of your style lineup.

Ruby Ford-Dunker (formerly Ruby McAuliffe) is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle journalist featured in InStyle, the New York Post, Brides, Teen Vogue, Page Six, Shape, and more. When she’s not reporting on her latest fashion obsession or spotlighting beauty finds, she can be found listening to Taylor Swift, hunting for the best matcha latte, playing with her cats, or smiling her way through a dance workout. Email Ruby at therubybrand@gmail.com and keep up with her on Instagram @rubyymcauliffe.