Spotted at NYFW: 6 Shoe Trends Fashion People Are Actually Wearing in 2026

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We can talk about the runways and showings all day long, but truth be told, the best place to find outfit inspiration and spot upcoming trends is among the attendees. NYFW is prime time people watching. Fashion people are putting on their best to strut the streets of NYC. As a shopping editor, I keep my eye out for any standout pieces: bags, accessories, colors, and especially shoes. Even with streets still covered in snow from the previous weeks, NYFW's most fabulous risked the freezing temps to wear their best footwear. It would be right to assume knee-high boots and other warmth-bringing options make an appearance, but you'd be mistaken if you thought that was all.

I scoured to find the most exciting and replicable NYFW shoe trends, and that's exactly what you'll find below. Be prepared to see major spring 2026 shoe trends (ahem, high-vamp pumps) and fun prints that are promised to transition well into the spring weather. Scroll on to see the six standout NYFW street style shoe trends.

Cuban Heels

NYFW Street Style 2026 Shoe Trends: Cuban Heels

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Snakeskin Boots

NYFW Street Style 2026 Shoe Trends: Snakeskin Boots

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Casual Sneakers

NYFW Street Style 2026 Shoe Trends: Casual Sneakers

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High-Vamp Pumps

NYFW Street Style 2026 Shoe Trends: High-Vamp Pumps

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Leather Loafers

NYFW Street Style 2026 Shoe Trends: Leather Loafers

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Ballet Flats

NYFW Street Style 2026 Shoe Trends: Ballet Flats

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Josephine Hadjiloucas
Josephine Hadjiloucas
Assistant Shopping Editor

Josephine Hadjiloucas is a New York–based writer. She first interned at Who What Wear UK in 2024 and later joined Who What Wear U.S. as an assistant shopping editor after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2025. When she isn’t covering the latest Gen Z trends or updating her under-$100 Nordstrom wish list, you can find her browsing the racks of NYC’s best vintage stores or rewatching Moonstruck for the 50th time. “Snap out of it!”