Here are the hottest heel styles of 2025

Where did time go? We blinked and suddenly it’s 2025. Spring has sprung and summer is coming to a close, so there’s no time like now to add some new heels to your collection.

It feels like the Nineties nostalgia is back in full swing, and the excitement from Brat summers past seems to have inspired a joyful revival of heels. From sleek patent stilettos with their chic pointed toes to strappy sandals that add just the right touch, heels are taking centre stage once again.

A guest wears yellow dress with dark brown spots and fluffy purple shoes outside Loewe during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 01, 2024 in Paris, France.

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The 2025 heel trends are something to behold, and they’re ready to hit the town. Preppy loafers and retro sneakers are still going strong, but plenty of newcomers are on the list of the most popular heel trends.

What are these new heel trends, then? We’re so glad you asked. We’ve done the research for you, and here are the six coolest heel trends of 2025.

1. Heeled thong sandals

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Everything old is new again, and fashion can’t seem to escape the charm of the no-nonsense, minimalist thong sandals—and the heeled silhouettes are even more chic.

Designers like Tibi, Alaïa, Carven, Bottega Veneta, and Sportmax reimagine the faithful silhouette, transforming it into the perfect pairing for capris, loose suiting, and tiered maxi skirts.

-60%

Aldo Castagna

FOOTWEAR - Thong sandals on YOOX.COM Black

Delivery: £9.00

£73.00 ~~£183.00~~

Yoox.com

-46%

Dries Van Noten

High Heel Sandals, female, Beige, 5 UK, Mud Patent Leather Sandals

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£307.72 ~~£569.85~~

Miinto

-50%

Gia Borghini

Gia 17 Uni denim platform thong sandals Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£222.00 ~~£445.00~~

Mytheresa

-36%

Emanuelle Vee

FOOTWEAR - Thong sandals on YOOX.COM Black

Delivery: £9.00

£82.00 ~~£129.00~~

Yoox.com

-30%

Valentino Garavani

Bowow 25 leather thong sandals White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£553.00 ~~£790.00~~

Mytheresa

-50%

Ferragamo

Leather Thong Sandals LULA With Buckle size 36

Delivery: £10.92

£306.86 ~~£613.72~~

GLAMOOD

-59%

ATP Atelier

FOOTWEAR - Thong sandals on YOOX.COM White

Delivery: £9.00

£87.00 ~~£214.00~~

Yoox.com

Staud

Freja leather thong sandals White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£345.00

Mytheresa

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2. Sculptural heels

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Pumps are a staple for women on the go and this year, they’re getting a fantastical makeover.

Sculptural heels and pumps add a touch of personality even to the sleekest of outfits. But don’t fret, crazy shapes don’t equal unwearable shoes: by experimenting with unconventional designs, brands like Tory Burch, Victoria Beckham, and Camper manage to create surprisingly walkable, comfortable heels.

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Charles & Keith

Satin Crystal-Embellished Ball-Heel Pointed-Toe Slingback Pumps Red

Delivery: £4.00

£55.20 ~~£69.00~~

Charles & Keith

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Charles & Keith

Cammie Metallic Sculptural Heel Textured Pumps Black

Delivery: £4.00

£55.00

Charles & Keith

Ruthie Faux Suede Slingback Pumps Red

Delivery: £4.00

£59.00

Charles & Keith

-40%

Charles & Keith

Leather Sculptural-Heel Square-Toe Pumps Black

Delivery: £4.00

£59.40 ~~£99.00~~

Charles & Keith

Cammie Metallic Sculptural Heel Mules Black

Delivery: £4.00

£55.00

Charles & Keith

-50%

Charles & Keith

Claudie Patent Buckled Mary Janes Black

Delivery: £4.00

£29.50 ~~£59.00~~

Charles & Keith

Beaded Bow Slingback Pumps White

Delivery: free

£119.00

Charles & Keith

-50%

Charles & Keith

Claudie Patent Buckled Mary Janes Red

Delivery: £4.00

£29.50 ~~£59.00~~

Charles & Keith

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3. Wedges

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Speaking of sculptural shapes and 90s influences… wedges were hands down the main characters of this year’s Spring/Summer’s runways.

Chloé’s perfectly boho cork wedges opened the floodgates, and Saint Laurent, Gucci, Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, and Courrèges followed suit.

Even if they’re not strictly speaking heels, Isabel Marant’s nostalgic wedge sneakers deserve a shoutout, if nothing else for their unexpected comeback.

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Charles & Keith

Patent Translucent-Heel Wedges Black

Delivery: free

£75.00

Charles & Keith

Steve Madden

Cylo Sandal TAN LEATHER Brown

Delivery: free

£129.99

Steve Madden

Charles & Keith

Faux Suede Crossover Espadrille Wedges Beige

Delivery: free

£75.00

Charles & Keith

-50%

Clarks

Alda Strap Standard Fit White

Delivery: £4.95

£35.00 ~~£70.00~~

Clarks

-50%

Charles & Keith

Toni Knotted Puffy-Strap Wedges Black

Delivery: £4.00

£39.50 ~~£79.00~~

Charles & Keith

-30%

PARIS TEXAS

Nina 105 suede mules Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£360.00 ~~£515.00~~

Mytheresa

Charles & Keith

Woven Espadrille Wedges Beige

Delivery: free

£75.00

Charles & Keith

-25%

Tommy Hilfiger

TH Monogram Linen Rope Wedge Sandals Beige

Delivery: £4.90

£75.00 ~~£100.00~~

Tommy Hilfiger

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4. Slingback heels

Gili Biegun wears brown skirt and blazer, Saint Laurent slingback kitten heels, creme white silk shirt and brown leather Prada Bonnie bag during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025/2026 on February 27, 2025 in Milan, Italy.

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This classic is here to stay! Slingback heels, often in the shape of a Mary Jane or featuring a kitten heel, have populated the runways for the past couple of seasons.

And for good reason: they’re ultra-versatile, comfortable, sleek, and a truly timeless staple.

Slingbacks with a daring twist—a metallic accent, a bejewelled detail, an intricate strap—on the other hand, were a huge hit in the FW25 shows at Miu Miu, Versace, and Saint Laurent.

Charles & Keith

Tully Leather Ruched-Strap Slingback Pumps Black

Delivery: free

£89.00

Charles & Keith

-20%

Aquazzura

Very Bow 35 suede slingback pumps Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£432.00 ~~£540.00~~

Mytheresa

Charles & Keith

Tully Leather Ruched Print Slingback Pumps Black

Delivery: free

£89.00

Charles & Keith

Gucci

Crystal GG Slingback 75mm Pump Size 37.5 Black

Delivery: £5.00

£500.00

HEWI

-20%

Charles & Keith

Dorian Patent Bow Block-Heel Slingback Pumps Black

Delivery: £4.00

£47.20 ~~£59.00~~

Charles & Keith

-20%

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Charles & Keith

Dorian Patent Bow Block-Heel Slingback Pumps Red

Delivery: £4.00

£47.20 ~~£59.00~~

Charles & Keith

Marley Tweed Slingback Pumps Grey

Delivery: £4.00

£65.00

Charles & Keith

Danni Patent Slingback Pumps Black

Delivery: £4.00

£59.00

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5. Snake print heels

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Animal print has been huge for a couple of years now, and python print is definitely taking the cake this season.

From slingback kitten heels to knee-high boots when the weather gets colder, it seems like snake has taken over leopard print and similar.

A sleek python print pump is an easy and chic way to add a statement piece to your wardrobe if novelty heels aren’t for you.

One brand that has fully integrated snake print into their style lexicon is New York-based label Khaite, where faux python has made its way in both the runways and permanent collection.

Charles & Keith

Emmy Snake-Print Pointed Kitten Heel Pumps

Delivery: £4.00

£59.00

Charles & Keith

Christian Louboutin

So Kate 120 Snake Printed Patent Leather Pumps Size 38 White

Delivery: £5.00

£280.00

HEWI

Charles & Keith

Snake-Print Strappy Heeled Sandals

Delivery: £4.00

£59.00

Charles & Keith

Jimmy Choo London

Gray Snakeskin Peep Toes Platform Heels Size 35.5 Grey

Delivery: £5.00

£176.25

HEWI

Charles & Keith

Snake-Print Buckle-Strap Mules

Delivery: £4.00

£59.00

Charles & Keith

Aquazzura

Snake Embossed Leather & PVC Sandals Size 38.5 Multi

Delivery: £5.00

£180.00

HEWI

-20%

Charles & Keith

Leather Snake-Print T-Bar Pointed-Toe Pumps Beige

Delivery: free

£84.00 ~~£105.00~~

Charles & Keith

Jimmy Choo London

Cosmic Snakeskin Leather Platform Pumps Size 36.5 Blue

Delivery: £5.00

£299.25

HEWI

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6. Peep-toe heels

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It’s like clockwork: every season, a divisive trend from the noughties makes its way back into fashion: first skirts-over-pants, then peplum tops, now peep-toe heels.

Boasting the likes of Addison Rae and Amal Clooney amongst its fans, the pee-toe heel is one of the shoe trends to watch. Modern version of this controversial shoe have graced the runways of Tory Burch, Miu Miu, Prada, Acne Studios, and Khaite.