Woven Shoes Are Spring’s Biggest Footwear Trend—Here’s Proof

Fashion moves almost as quickly as a track star. The never-ending cycle of new shoe trends can make keeping up with the ever-changing algorithm feel like a marathon. It’s normal then to forget what footwear was in fashion over the last few months, much less last season. But allow us to jog your memory about two “divisive” shoe trends that made major waves last year: mesh flats and jelly sandals. If you can recall, there was a period in which you couldn’t scroll through social media without spotting transparent footwear made from netted mesh, opaque organza, and perforated plastic. Although seemingly “impractical,” the shoe styles suddenly went viral overnight thanks to the buzz-worthy options released from Alaïa, Dear Frances, and The Row. While we don’t doubt that these two trends will still be around this spring, there’s another style trailing behind as the successor: woven leather shoes. Similar to mesh flats or jelly sandals, this shoe trend features the same level of translucency.

That said, the style is distinct from its predecessors because they’re made from an entirely different textile. While that might not necessarily seem all that “revolutionary,” it’s the next step in the evolution of this shoe trend that shouldn’t go unnoticed. Hear us out: Woven leather shoes make wearing “sheer” footwear something that doesn’t have to be confined to being worn during the warmer seasons.