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Top 45 Shoe Trends in May

From Couture Cannabis Loafers to Nostalgic Sneaker Sandals

— May 31, 2015 — Fashion
These May 2015 shoes embrace eccentric and playful elements. The products range from couture cannabis loafers to vibrant sneaker sandals that are reflective of a 90s aesthetic.

Marking fashion's return to opulence, teddy bear slippers, tinsel-adorned heels and thigh-high gladiator boots are just some of the bold styles that are prevalent this month. The season's artistic footwear makes a bold statement and lets understated clothing fans leave an impression with a unique pair of shoes.

On the marketing front, May 2015 shoes are displayed in chic catalogs and campaigns that embraces suggestive themes. While luxury brands are marketing with suggestive imagery, sportswear manufacturers are creating models that blend style with performance. Moreover, social good campaigns are providing adjustable footwear designs to children in third-world nations and are changing impoverished individuals' quality of life.
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Height-Adjusting Footwear
Height-Adjusting Footwear
Tanya Heath's Female Shoe Line Allows Wearers to Alter the Heels
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Colorful Footwear Campaigns
Colorful Footwear Campaigns
The New Superstar Supercolor Film Features Pharrell Williams
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Monitoring Insole Sensors
Monitoring Insole Sensors
Meledey's Shoe Inserts Track Weight, Posture, Activities and More
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Patriotic Statement Heels
Patriotic Statement Heels
Jeffrey Campbell's Star Stilettos Show Some National Pride
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Chic Sin City Heels
Chic Sin City Heels
This Sarah Jessica Parker Shoe Collection Celebrates Las Vegas Glamor
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40
Adjustable Kids' Footwear
Adjustable Kids' Footwear
The 'Shoe That Grows' Adjusts Its Size As Its Wearer's Feet Grow
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39
Braided Sneakers
Braided Sneakers
The Converse All Star Mono Weave Collection Follows the Successful Color Weave
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38
Printable Footwear Templates
Printable Footwear Templates
Ajust by Selma Durand Makes Online Shoe Shopping More Reliable
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37
Clay-Court Tennis Apparel
Clay-Court Tennis Apparel
The Adidas Roland Garros Collection Ensures Stylish Performance
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36
Gradient Golf Shoes
Gradient Golf Shoes
This Limited Edition Nike Lunar Control 3 Features a Stylish Gradient
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35
Luxurious Shaggy Slippers
Luxurious Shaggy Slippers
These Gucci Furry Slippers are the Epitome of 70s Shaggy Chic
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34
Festive Tinsel Heels
Festive Tinsel Heels
Jeffrey Campbell's Silver Slingbacks Feature Textured Accents
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33
Embroidered Shoe Catalogs
Embroidered Shoe Catalogs
AGL's Latest Lookbook Boasts Ornate Oxfords and Loafers
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32
Plush Toy Sandals
Plush Toy Sandals
This Pair of Jeremy Scott Adidas Slides are Charismatic and Playful
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31
Paint-Splattered Kicks
Paint-Splattered Kicks
The Naked x Reebok Ventilator Collaboration Celebrates Its 25th Birthday
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30
Seductive Shoe Catalogs
Seductive Shoe Catalogs
Burakuyan's Latest Lookbook Features Strappy Sandals and Heels
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29
Advanced Football Uniforms
Advanced Football Uniforms
The Texas Christian University Football Uniform Was Designed By Nike
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28
Subway Fitness Stations
Subway Fitness Stations
Reebok Challenges Korean Commuters to Keep Fit While Waiting for a Train
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27
City Cycling Footwear
City Cycling Footwear
The New Balance x Tokyobike C-Series Shoes are Designed for Urbanites
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26
Color-Changing Kids Shoes
Color-Changing Kids Shoes
The Crocs Chameleons Collection is a Playful Fashion Option for Children
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25
Blacked Out Soccer Shoes
Blacked Out Soccer Shoes
The Nike Academy Black Pack Pays Tribute to Academy Players
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Performance-Enhancing Sneakers
Performance-Enhancing Sneakers
New Balance is Using 3D Printing for Custom Sneaker Creation
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23
Couture Cannabis Loafers
Couture Cannabis Loafers
These Cannabis Slippers Are a Playful Reference to Reefer Madness
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Gilded Gladiator Boots
Gilded Gladiator Boots
These Jeffrey Campbell Thigh-High Boots are Inspired by Armor
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Plush Running Shoes
Plush Running Shoes
The Nike Air Zoom Vomero Keeps Your Feet Happy On the Run
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Reanimated Shoe Designs
Reanimated Shoe Designs
The Nike Air Max Zero is Produced 29 Years After the Original Sketch
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Academic Shoe Packaging
Academic Shoe Packaging
The CLOT x Lunar Force 1 Nike Shoe Packaging Resembles a Yearbook
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18
99 Gram Soccer Shoes
99 Gram Soccer Shoes
The adizero 99g is the Lightest Soccer Boot Ever Created
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Flat-Packed Footwear Pouches
Flat-Packed Footwear Pouches
The 'Pikkpack Shoes by You' Packaging Shows How Portable It Is
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Futuristic Basketball Shoes
Futuristic Basketball Shoes
The NikeLab Kobe X Elite Brings Shoe Technology Forward
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15
3D-Printed Insoles
3D-Printed Insoles
SOLS Creates Custom Orthotics Using 3D Technology
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14
Vibrantly Sporty Sandals
Vibrantly Sporty Sandals
Jeffrey Campbell's Sanday Shoes Make a Bold Statement
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13
Smart Ergonomic Insoles
Smart Ergonomic Insoles
The FootLogger Smart Insoles Feature Eight Pressure Sensors
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12
Architectural Shoe Exhibits
Architectural Shoe Exhibits
Milan Design Week's 'Re-Inventing Shoes' Series is Sculptural
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Sculptural Avant-Garde Shoes
Sculptural Avant-Garde Shoes
The UNX2 Heels by UNStudio Turns Feet into Abstract Works of Art
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10
Hygienic Shoe Marketing
Hygienic Shoe Marketing
Christian Louboutin‘s Latest Lookbook is Titled Water in Love
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9
Famous Sneaker Anthologies
Famous Sneaker Anthologies
The Encyclopedia of Air Jordans Offers a Full History of the Shoe
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8
Foot Therapy Insoles
Foot Therapy Insoles
Moticon's OpenGo Sensor System Monitors Physio Patients
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7
Rainbow Athletic Wear
Rainbow Athletic Wear
The Nike Spring/summer "Sunset" Pack Was Inspired by the Summer Sky
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6
Female-Only Sneaker Shops
Female-Only Sneaker Shops
Naked Copenhagen Exclusively Sells Women's Athletic Footwear
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5
70s-Inspired Sportswear
70s-Inspired Sportswear
The Nike Liberty Collection Uses the Rarely Seen Merlin Scarf Print
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4
Split-Toe Running Shoes
Split-Toe Running Shoes
The Nike Air Rift is Inspired By Kenyan Runners' Barefoot Style
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3
Simple Velcro Sneakers
Simple Velcro Sneakers
The Nike Free Socfly is Stylishly Easy to Slip On
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2
Reusable Shoe Packaging
Reusable Shoe Packaging
The Cross Shoe Packaging is Designed to Hold Beer and Fries
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Automated Footwear Displays
Automated Footwear Displays
This Kid's Shoe Store Features an Interactive Retail Display
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