These May 2016 footwear trends range from customizable children's boots to inclusive shoe collections that are designed for women of different complexions. Christian Louboutin's latest collection of flats is a standout that features an extended palette of nude tones. These shoe colors are meant to represent the diverse and beautiful skin tones of the shoe designer's consumers across the globe.
Additional notables include futuristic sport sandals like a Puma x MCQ collaborative design that is more artful than it is practical. Those seeking simplicity will appreciate the month's color-coded sandal and tennis shoe concepts that reinvent retro elements for a new generation while simultaneously promoting the importance of comfort.
3D-printed running shoes and personalized insole services round off this list of May 2016 footwear trends and will appeal to consumers seeking to express themselves through customization.
Top 35 Footwear Trends in May
From Inclusive Shoe Collections to Customizable Children's Boots:
Jana Pijak — May 30, 2016 — Fashion
35
Futuristic Boot Sneakers
These Reebok High-Top Athletic Boots Creatively Celebrate Alien Day
34
Interactive Football Cleat Launches
This Puma Tricks Event Launched the Shoe in London
33
Chromatic Shoe Photography
Tamara Hansen's 'Shoes, Shoes, Shoes' Editorial is Visually Vivid
32
Color-Coded Sandals
The Pantone Universe Footwear Collection is Playfully Simple and Stylish
31
Futuristic Sporty Sandals
The PUMA x McQ Tech Runner Sandal is a High Fashion Design
30
High-Fashion Sneakers
The Y-3 PureBoost ZG Primeknit Meld Two Worlds into One
29
Blended Sneaker Designs
The NikeLab Free Huarache Carnivore Features Best of Three Shoes
28
Celebratory Hemp Sneakers
The BAIT Adidas Stan Smith are Made Using Cannabis to Commemorate 4/20
27
Versatile Sport Sneakers
The Air Jordan 9 Shoes are Designed for Wear During Golf and Baseball
26
Cinematic Predator Shoes
These Sperry Boat Shoes Commemorate the 41st Anniversary of the Film Jaws
25
Gender-Neutral Footwear Retailers
Novesta's Unisex Sneaker Collection is Sporty and Comfortable
24
Reissued Retro Runners
The NikeLab Air Zoom Talaria is Re-Released with Slight Updates
23
Inflatable Lace-Free Sneakers
The OFFSPRING x Reebok Instapump Shoes Fasten Using a Pump System
22
Conceptual Cut-Out Heels
These Alejandro Ingelmo Shoes Boast a Sculptural Design Style
21
Dressy Compression Socks
Rejuva Makes Stylish Compression Socks for Men
20
Children's Color-In Boots
Etsy's TheWoodsSecretGarden Provides a Template for Customizable Boots
19
Inclusive Footwear Collections
The New Louboutin Range Features an Extended Nude Palette
18
Personified Shoe Collections
Ganor Dominic's Face-Accented Shoes are Adorned With Real Marble
17
3D-Printed Running Shoes
The Zante Generate from New Balance is Made from 3D-Printed Materials
16
Perforated Asymmetrical Sneakers
The Adidas ZX Flux Asym Primeknit Shoes Offer a Breathable Wear
15
Odor-Proof Lightweight Sneakers
The '247' Sneakers Keep Wearers Comfortable All Day Long
14
Laser-Cut Boot Sandals
This Modern Gladiator Sandal Features Geometric Cut-Out Details
13
Denim Polkadot Sneakers
The ASICS GEL-Lyte III 'Japanese Textiles' are Stylishly Simple
12
Updated Classic Sneakers
The Familiar Nike Air Presto Ultra Flyknit Boasts Modern Materials
11
Ergonomic Support Flip Flops
The Superfeet 'OUTSIDE' Sandal Design Provides Ample Foot Support
10
Exotic Sneaker Collaborations
The Reebok Jungle Book Collection Features Disney-Themed Kicks
9
Wooden Grain Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Woodgrain Sport Shoes Feature a Woodland Aesthetic
8
Cartoon Combat Boots
These Dr. Martens BMO Boots are Decorated as Adventure Time Character
7
Rugged Trail Shoes
Adidas' New Trail Running Shoe Features Mountain Bike Tire Lugs
6
Custom Sneaker Platforms
Idxshoes Allows You to Upload Any Art on Your Sneakers
5
Moisture-Absorbing Shoe Inserts
'DRYSUREs' Makes it Faster to Dry Shoes Without Using Electricity
4
Tennis Ball-Inspired Sneakers
The Addict Miami x Lacoste L!VE Range Celebrates the Summer Sport
3
Cloud-Patterned Platforms
These Surrealist Shoes are Inspired by Nature's Raw Beauty
2
Dip-Dyed Low-Top Sneakers
The Converse x Tunue De Nimes Indigo Chuck Taylor All Stars are Artistic
1
Insole-Printing Systems
iMcustom Introduces Complete 3D Scanning and Printing for Custom Insoles
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Collaborative Sporty Footwear Styles
Coperni and PUMA Unite for a New Footwear Collaboration
Spring-Ready Lifestyle Sneaker Colorways
The New Balance 1906R Sneaker Model Gets a Purple Update
Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers
Balenciaga Unveils its Oversized 'Platform Sneaker' with a 6-Inch Heel
Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Footwear
DJ and New Balance Join to Unveil New 9060 Sneaker Colorways
Superhero-Themed Glamorous Shoes
Marvel and Christian Louboutin Join Forces on a Shoe Capsule
Fashion Brand-Joint Sneakers
Miu Miu Adds Its Take to the New Balance 530 SL Sneaker
Perforated Breathable Mesh Footwear
The adiFOM Climacool Shoes have an Eco-Friendly Shell
Collaborative Technical Footwear
Nicole McLaughlin Launches a Merrell 1TRL Collaboration
Premium Fall-Centric Footwear
The New Range of Moncler Footwear Joins the FW23 Season
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes
The adiSTAR Cushion Sneakers have a Retro Design
Women's Sportswear Flip Flops
Nike Calm Flip Flops Now Arrive in Styles for Women
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Collaborative Sustainable Footwear
Nicole McLaughlin and Marrell 1TRL Presents the Moc-Laughlin
Movement-Focused Womens Footwear
FitFlop Launches Two New Footwear Styles for Active Women
Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes
adidas and Y-3 Introduce the Newest Range of Footwear
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Loafer-Style Sneakers
The New Balance 1906L Toes the Line Between Formal and Casual Style
Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs
These Baby Shoes by Moa Lövinder Grow With Kids
Sneaker-Inspired Slide Sandals
The New Adidas adiFOM Adilette Slides Have a Covered Toe
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear
The Common Projects Hiking Boots are Handmade in Italy
Pastel Tonal Sneaker Collections
New Balance Unveils a New Range of Tonal 9060 Sneakers
Minimalist Monochromatic Sneakers
The LOEWE x On Cloudtilt Comes in Six Colors
Luxury Auto-Branded Footwear Collections
Automobili Lamborghini and Tod's Release New Designs
Chic Cruelty-Free Footwear Designs
Stella Mccartney Debuts the 10th Anniversary Elyse Platform
Premium Technical Trail Footwear
Merrell 1TRL Launches the Future Trail Campaign for SS23
Superhero-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Nike Delivers the Air Jordan 1 in a Next Chapter Colorway
Futurist Footwear Collections
Norse Projects Dropped the ARKTISK Footwear Capsule for 2023
Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear
CLOT and adidas Join Forces on a New Sneaker Model
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Personalized Platform Sneakers
The Crocs Mega Crush Sandal is Easy to Customize with Jibbiitz
Glam Utilitarian Footwear Collections
The Crocs x Simone Rocha Collection Arrives This Month
Minimal Chunky Running Shoes
NAMESAKE Takes a Spin at a Pair of its Own adidas Sneaker for SS25
Pink-Tinged Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Unveils a New Tonal 860v2 Sneaker Model
Floral-Adorned Sporty Clogs
adidas and Stella McCartney Expand with a Clogs Silhouette
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Bright Video Game-Inspired Footwear
Onitsuka Tiger Launches a Street Fighter-inspired Sneaker
Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots
Fendi and Red Wing Create Boots for Spring/Summer 2025
Embellished Cozy Premium Footwear
Chopova Lowena Presents the New SS24 Collection at LFW
Minimal Lifestyle Sneaker Series
New Balance Adds More Shoes to its Contemporary Luxe Line
Effortless Stealthy Clogs
PUMA Shines a Spotlight on its New Shibui Mule for Summer
Luxurious Fall-inspired Shoe Collections
CQP Releases the RENNA Running Shoe Collection
Mexico-Honoring Colorful Footwear
size? Joins adidas Originals on a Cinco de Mayo Series
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Gold-Toe Sneaker Lines
The Made in Schiaparelli Sneaker Blends Streetwear & High-End Sensibilities
Elegant Old-School Sneaker Styles
The Todd Snyder Tuscan Court Shoe Will Come in Two Colors
Perforated Dynamic Cartoonish Boots
MSCHF and Crocs Unveil a Dramatic Yellow 'Big Red Boot'
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Gender Inclusive Ballerina Shoes
Balenciaga Launch Gender Inclusive 'Leopold Ballerina' Shoes
Vegan Celebrity-Inspired Sneakers
Nicki Minaj Teams Up with Løci for a New Footwear Collaboration
Luxury Men's Footwear Collections
Stuart Weitzman Embarks on a New Venture with Itss Latest Range
Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs
CamperLab Draws Attention to its Caramba Footwear
Pillow-Like Footwear Capsules
Martine Rose x Clarks Present the Coming Up Roses AW24 Collection
Stark Blue High-Top Sneakers
The Iconic Air Jordan 1 Gets a UNC Toe Colorway Palette
Sophisticated Laidback Footwear Designs
notwoways Unveils a New Matter Style of the Formula
Progressive Spring-Ready Trail Footwear
Merrell 1TRL Introduces a Look at its SS24 Collevtion
Crimson Tonal Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 13 Comes in a Retro Dune Red Colorway
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Designer-Backed Low-Cut Sneakers
adidas and Stella McCartney Create a New Court Boost
Painted Foot-Shaped Shoes
Midorikawa and Suicoke Unite for the Newest Vibram® FiveFingers Release
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Affordable Monochromatic Sneakers
Blowfish Malibu Introduces the Summer-Ready Luna Model
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals
adidas Introduces the Summer-Ready Beach Gazelle Silhouette
Dynamic Collaborative Bright Clogs
Nike and Supreme Join Forces on a Pair of Clogposite
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Vibrant Monochromatic Lifestyle Shoes
Pharrell Joins Forces with adidas Once Again on the Sambas
Hybrid Football Running Shoes
The FENTY x PUMA Avanti Updates a Classic Footwear Silhouette
Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Cosmic Runner Model
Summer-Ready Premium Footwear Capsules
LANVIN and Suicoke Join Forces on a New Capsule
Iconic Shoe Campaigns
Amina Muaddi's Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign Ushers in 'New Icons'
Sparkling Luxurious Bright Clogs
Balenciaga Unveils a New Iteration of the Technoclog Shoe
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Summer Collaborative Premium Footwear
Martine Rose Unveils the Coming Up Roses Capsule
Branded Outsole Luxe Footwear
Daniel Lee's Burburry FW23 Footwear Highlights the Soles
Festive New Year-Inspired Sneakers
New Balance Presents Two New 991 Sneaker Variations
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
High-Fashion Football Footwear
The Adidas Football for Prada Collection Features Three Styles
Rapper-Inspired Footwear Designs
The Bad Bunny x adidas Collaboration Continues with a New Model
Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers
The LV Cobra Was Showcased at Louis Vuitton's Men's Pre-Fall 2024
Fashion-Forward Active Sandals
Chloé x Teva Reimagines Iconic Footwear Silhouettes
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Color-Changing Rugged Boots
Dr. Martens and Supreme Release a Pair of Leather 1461 Shoes
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Stunning Japanese Art-Inspired Footwear
Christian Louboutin Collaborates with Shun Sudo
Couture Technical Sneaker Models
Juntae Kim Remixes a Pair of Salomon Sneakers for Fashion Week
Luxe Monogrammed Spring Apparel
adida and Gucci Join Forces on a New Capsule for SS23
Incredibly Stylish Running Shoes
Ferragamo Unveils a Series of Monochromatic Running Shoes
Luxe Premium Vibrant Sneakers
Dior and Denim Tears Launch the New B33 Sneakers for the Season
Rippled Luxe Spring Footwear
Kiko Kostadinov Unveils a Look at the Season 03 At.Kollektive
Elevated Slides Designs
Havaianas Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line and the Designs Look Comfy
Reimagined Lifestyle Sporty Footwear
adidas' Predator Freestyle Adds a Lifestyle Element
Summer-Ready Flip-Flop Sandals
Nike Launches a New Slew of Calm Flip Flops for the Season
Patterned Collaborative Loafer Designs
Wacko Maria Joins Dr. Martens on a New 1461 Shoe Design
Puffed Collaborative Premium Footwear
Martine Rose and Clarks Unveil Their Full Collection
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
Inaugural Italian Footwear Collections
Mugler's Footwear Capsule is Designed by Casey Cadwallader
Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear
Poliquant Designed Custom Desert Trek and Wallabee
Patent Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Debuts its 'Patent Leather Pack' for the 2024 Season
Orange-Tinged Collaborative Footwear
Jacquemus Remixes the JF1 Sneakers for Fall with Nike
Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs
The Tod’s x Rahul Mishra Collection is Chic and Nature-Inspired
Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear
The SUICOKE FW24 Footwear Collection Has Over 40 Styles
Luxury Footwear Debuts
Ottange Makes its Debut as a New Comprehensive Footwear and Accessory Brand
Sustainable Futuristic Fall Footwear
Ancuta Sarca Presents a New Dynamic Range for FW23
Monochromatic Sneaker Series
The Humanrace Sambas Continue the Collaboration with adidas
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
Lululemon Introduces the New Men's Footwear Collection
Artist-Designed Leather Boots
Dr. Martens Launches a New Boot Silhouette with Artist Loveis Wise
Colorful Classic Collaborative Footwear
Junya Watanabe Presents the SS23 of Bright Partnerships
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers
KITH Presents a Range of Refreshing adidas Sneakers for Summer
Ergonomic Bulbous-Shaped Shoes
Jacquemus Releases Its Ergonomic and Runway-Ready Les Mules Goia
Tournament-Themed Sneaker Collections
Converse Launch March Madness 'Custom College Collection'
Podiatrist-Friendly Summer Shoes
Birdies' Sun Drenched Collection is Cushioned & Comfort-Focused
Weatherized Limited Footwear Designs
Merrell and FreshService Join on the Moab Speed 2 GTX
Sunset-Inspired Tonal Hiking Footwear
Merrell Introduce a Moab 3 Visa Collection with Bright Hues
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Comfort-Focused Fashion Slides
Naturalizer's Gen N Project Advances How Women Define Comfort
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
Fall-Ready Footwear Collections
BEARPAW's Fall 2024 Collection Builds on Its Cozy Offerings
Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs
Simone Rocha and Crocs Develop Dynamic Heel-Clog Designs
Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
DUKE + DEXTER Joins about:blank on a New Collection
Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Footwear for the SS24 Season
Refined Comfort-Focused Footwear Lines
Elizée Aims to Redefine Luxury Footwear
Suede Leather Slip-On Shoes
Merrell's Jungle Moc Shoes Come in an Array of Designs and Colorways
Streetwear-Informed Vibrant Footwear
Patta is Launching the Mephisto Rainbow for the Season
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Debut Footwear Lineups
Le Tigre Taps Designer Brands for a New Footwear Collection
Vibrant Sportswear Lines
New Balance's Made in USA Season 3 Collection Celebrates Sport Heritage
Luxe Retro Lifestyle Sneakers
Loewe Unveils its New Premium Flow Runner for the Season
Colorful Corduroy Collaborative Footwear
Aleali May Joins Clarks Originals on a Colorful Capsule
Stylish Corduroy Shoe Designs
Clarks Originals Collaborates with Aleali May on a New Collection
Premium Fall-Ready Footwear Designs
Hender Scheme Presents its Latest Lineup for Fall 2023