These Are the Nordstrom Shoe Trends Stylish Women Are Wearing to Look Rich

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@cocoschiffer wearing a funnel-neck jacket and skirt with zebra print heels; @annabelrosendahl wearing a black tee, white skirt, and two-tone thongs; @_livmadeline wearing capris and wedge sandals
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From Oslo to Paris, shoe racks are leaning toward open toes and high heels. That can only mean one thing—summer's just around the corner. As a shopping editor, I share a couple similarities with the style set. One: My shoe closet is always in flux—good thing I have an eye for spotting trends. (Psst, wedge sandals and two-tone thongs are top styles this season.) Two: Looking wealthy is top of mind. So when a rich-looking shoe trend finds its way to my feed, I pay close attention. Think '90s minimalist heels and Y2K maximalist prints.

It just so happens that Nordstrom's new-in section is rife with luxe-like styles. It's a safe bet that when scrolling this editor-loved retailer, you'll find something chic and under $250. Ahead, discover the five rich-looking Nordstrom shoe trends fashion people are wearing this summer. You'll find texturally intriguing flats, nostalgic picks, and so much more.

6 Rich-Looking Nordstrom Shoe Trends for Summer 2026

Wedge Sandals

Let's talk about the wedge sandal. Post-Y2K, the wedge flip-flop lost its momentum. Lately, Gen Zers have revived the sandal in part due to its nostalgic appeal—that and Y2K athletic, kitten heels, and low-rise jeans.

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@_livmadeline wearing capris and wedge sandals

(Image credit: @_livmadeline)

'90s Block Heels

@salome.mory wearing a knit skirt set and block heels

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Love Story fans and C.O. Bigelow shoppers will love this '90s CBK-esque shoe trend: the block heel. It's minimalist, sexy, and chic. What more could you ask from this rich-looking trend?

Animal-Print Everything

@cocoschiffer wearing a funnel-neck jacket and skirt with zebra print heels

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From totes and kitten heels to midi skirts and jackets, the animal-print trend hasn't been shy about its popularity. There is no need. It's a Y2K maximalist's dream. No matter your summer shoe preference, as long as it's cheetah, leopard, zebra, or tiger, you'll fit right in.

Two-Tone Thongs

@annabelrosendahl wearing a black tee, white skirt, and two-tone thongs

(Image credit: @annabelrosendahl)

Two-tone flip-flops feature a contrasting sole and strap. It is your usual flip-flop silhouette (maybe a kitten heel if you're feeling chic), so the styling rules don't change much from those for a regular thong. Only this time around, color blocking is key. Take a page out of the Scandi style book and pair the two-tone thongs with elevated basics and solid colors.

Crochet Flats

@deborabrosa wearing a white dress and crochet flats

(Image credit: @deborabrosa)

Crochet flats are the older sister of the woven flat trend—more sophisticated, more artisanal. Embrace the handmade look in an off-white colorway. Fashion people are wearing them with similarly intriguing textiles, such as pleated dresses and lace-trimmed slips.

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!”