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.
Top 45 Shoe Trends in May
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Simple Velcro Sneakers
The Nike Free Socfly is Stylishly Easy to Slip On
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Vibrantly Sporty Sandals
Jeffrey Campbell's Sanday Shoes Make a Bold Statement
43
Female-Only Sneaker Shops
Naked Copenhagen Exclusively Sells Women's Athletic Footwear
42
Architectural Shoe Exhibits
Milan Design Week's 'Re-Inventing Shoes' Series is Sculptural
41
70s-Inspired Sportswear
The Nike Liberty Collection Uses the Rarely Seen Merlin Scarf Print
40
Rainbow Athletic Wear
The Nike Spring/summer "Sunset" Pack Was Inspired by the Summer Sky
39
Hygienic Shoe Marketing
Christian Louboutin‘s Latest Lookbook is Titled Water in Love
38
Famous Sneaker Anthologies
The Encyclopedia of Air Jordans Offers a Full History of the Shoe
37
Sculptural Avant-Garde Shoes
The UNX2 Heels by UNStudio Turns Feet into Abstract Works of Art
36
Automated Footwear Displays
This Kid's Shoe Store Features an Interactive Retail Display
35
Reusable Shoe Packaging
The Cross Shoe Packaging is Designed to Hold Beer and Fries
34
Reanimated Shoe Designs
The Nike Air Max Zero is Produced 29 Years After the Original Sketch
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Plush Running Shoes
The Nike Air Zoom Vomero Keeps Your Feet Happy On the Run
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Split-Toe Running Shoes
The Nike Air Rift is Inspired By Kenyan Runners' Barefoot Style
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Futuristic Basketball Shoes
The NikeLab Kobe X Elite Brings Shoe Technology Forward
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99 Gram Soccer Shoes
The adizero 99g is the Lightest Soccer Boot Ever Created
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Smart Ergonomic Insoles
The FootLogger Smart Insoles Feature Eight Pressure Sensors
28
Clay-Court Tennis Apparel
The Adidas Roland Garros Collection Ensures Stylish Performance
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Gilded Gladiator Boots
These Jeffrey Campbell Thigh-High Boots are Inspired by Armor
26
Foot Therapy Insoles
Moticon's OpenGo Sensor System Monitors Physio Patients
25
Embroidered Shoe Catalogs
AGL's Latest Lookbook Boasts Ornate Oxfords and Loafers
24
Color-Changing Kids Shoes
The Crocs Chameleons Collection is a Playful Fashion Option for Children
23
Gradient Golf Shoes
This Limited Edition Nike Lunar Control 3 Features a Stylish Gradient
22
Flat-Packed Footwear Pouches
The 'Pikkpack Shoes by You' Packaging Shows How Portable It Is
21
City Cycling Footwear
The New Balance x Tokyobike C-Series Shoes are Designed for Urbanites
20
Plush Toy Sandals
This Pair of Jeremy Scott Adidas Slides are Charismatic and Playful
19
Paint-Splattered Kicks
The Naked x Reebok Ventilator Collaboration Celebrates Its 25th Birthday
18
Braided Sneakers
The Converse All Star Mono Weave Collection Follows the Successful Color Weave
17
Seductive Shoe Catalogs
Burakuyan's Latest Lookbook Features Strappy Sandals and Heels
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Performance-Enhancing Sneakers
New Balance is Using 3D Printing for Custom Sneaker Creation
15
Printable Footwear Templates
Ajust by Selma Durand Makes Online Shoe Shopping More Reliable
14
Advanced Football Uniforms
The Texas Christian University Football Uniform Was Designed By Nike
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Adjustable Kids' Footwear
The 'Shoe That Grows' Adjusts Its Size As Its Wearer's Feet Grow
12
Academic Shoe Packaging
The CLOT x Lunar Force 1 Nike Shoe Packaging Resembles a Yearbook
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Blacked Out Soccer Shoes
The Nike Academy Black Pack Pays Tribute to Academy Players
10
Luxurious Shaggy Slippers
These Gucci Furry Slippers are the Epitome of 70s Shaggy Chic
9
3D-Printed Insoles
SOLS Creates Custom Orthotics Using 3D Technology
8
Chic Sin City Heels
This Sarah Jessica Parker Shoe Collection Celebrates Las Vegas Glamor
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Patriotic Statement Heels
Jeffrey Campbell's Star Stilettos Show Some National Pride
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Subway Fitness Stations
Reebok Challenges Korean Commuters to Keep Fit While Waiting for a Train
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Festive Tinsel Heels
Jeffrey Campbell's Silver Slingbacks Feature Textured Accents
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Couture Cannabis Loafers
These Cannabis Slippers Are a Playful Reference to Reefer Madness
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Monitoring Insole Sensors
Meledey's Shoe Inserts Track Weight, Posture, Activities and More
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Colorful Footwear Campaigns
The New Superstar Supercolor Film Features Pharrell Williams
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Height-Adjusting Footwear
Tanya Heath's Female Shoe Line Allows Wearers to Alter the Heels
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Doll-Inspired Shoe Collabs
Dr. Martens X Bratz Team Up to Drop a Statement-Making Collection
Futuristic Slip-On Sneaker Models
The Nike Clogposite Returns After it Debuted in the Early 2000s
Model-Approved Footwear Campaigns
Gigi Hadid x Havaianas Lead The Flip-Flop Comeback
Ballet-Inspired Luxury Sneakers
The Gucci Shift Sneaker Lands on an Ultralight Streetwear Profile
Self-Expressive Rugged Boots
Dr. Martens is Launching a Special Wednesday Collection
90’s Inspired Archival Footwear
Dr. Martens Introduces its Edgy 'Buzz' Collection
Soft Suede Premium Sneakers
Prada Introduces a New Trail Sneaker with Plush Suede
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
Animal Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Presents a New Jungle Pattern on the Samba Sneaker
High Fashion Clog Collabs
Crocs x Jean Paul Gaultier Meld Comfort With Couture in New August Drop
Adorable Plush Sneaker Collections
Colorful Plush-Inspired Sneakers Unite Character and Comfort
Minimal Earthy Tonal Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Sail and Khaki Gato Sneaker Model
Celebratory Footwear Capsules
The adidas X West NYC Capsule Honors 85 Years of Tip Top Shoes
Joyfully Patterned Collaborative Footwear
Crocs and Marimekko Join Forces on a Special Capsule
Retail-Exclusive Stark Blue Footwear
These Nike Air Max 95 Trainers are Exclusive to JD
Ultra-Luxurious Bridal Collections
Christian Louboutin's 2025 Bridal Collection is Chic & Stunning
Second-Skin Luxury Footwear
Balenciaga Presents the Dynamic Zero Shoe with Unique Grip
Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs
The SUNNEI x Camper PELOTISSIMA Collection Has Four Styles
Luxury Leather Sneakers
KITH's Black Tie 2.0 Revives a Formal Take on Adidas' Classic Shell-Toe
Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear
Maison Margiela Expands the Sprinters Collection
Laid Back Mule Returns
Dr. Martens Debuts Bold New Colors for its Zebzag Anywair Mule
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Revived Driving Shoes
Vagabond Shoemakers Debuted a Refined Take on a Retro Silhouette
Luxury Slip-On Hybrids
The Air Jordan Mule Loafer in Brown Snakeskin Boasts Casual Upscale Comfort
Winter Boot Collabs
The adidas x Moon Boot FW25 Collection Blends Alpine Design with Streetwear.
Floral Footwear Capsules
Liberty London x Adidas 2026 Collection Presents 4 Collaborative Sneakers
Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes
adidas and Y-3 Introduce the Newest Range of Footwear
Collaborative Footwear Capsules
Maison Margiela X Christian Louboutin Create Avant-Garde Glamour
Vintage-Inspired Summer Sneakers
Nike Presents a Light British Tan Air Max Muse Shoe
Lifestyle-Catering Molded Footwear
adidas Presents the Harden Vol. 9 in a Molded Leather Look
Revived Mixed-Material Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Breathes Life Back to the Air Terra Humara Sneaker
Cartoon-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear
The Hello Kitty Gazelle Sneaker Honor Her 50th Anniversary
Athletic Shoe Adornments
Adidas Dresses Up the Samba With Lace & Pearls in a Charming New Release
Yellow Patterned Bold Sneakers
Nike Adds a New University Gold Palette to the Air Max 90
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Cosmic Runner Model
Sophisticated Tassel-Detailed Shoes
Vans Introduces a Look at the Elevated Carver Sneaker Model
Floral Adorned Blue Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Forget Me Not Air Jordan 4 Sneaker Model
Fuzzy Plush Clog Footwear
The Nike Calm Mule Will Come in Three New Options for the Holidays
Summer Sneaker Colorways
The Igloo Air Jordans Bring a Fresh Look Just in Time for Summer
Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the New Court Shot Sneaker with Minimal Design
Textural Tweed Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Spotlights a Pair of Tweed Samba Sneakers
Holiday-Honoring Pastel Sneakers
Nike Celebrates with an Easter Colorway of the Air Force 1
Slingback-Heel Zipped Sneaker Designs
Nike Introduces the Air Max Craze in Smokey Blue
Weatherized Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Introduces its GORE-TEX Gazelle for the Season Ahead
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes
Rick Owens Presents the Megalaced Mule for SS25
Chic Festival-Ready Footwear
adidas' Icons are Festival and Spring-Forward Sneakers
Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers
CLOT and adidas Remix a New Pair of Gazelle Sneakers
Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers
The New Dries Van Noten Suede Sneaker Boasts Bright Hues
Minimal Collaborative Summer Footwear
Wales Bonner and adidas Join Once Again for SS25
Dramatic Cinematic-Style Footwear Campaigns
New Balance Partners with Rosalía on a New Campaign
Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
The Tod’s Holiday 2025 Collection Taps the Orient Express
Futuristic Slip-On Shoes
Adidas Unveils 'Climacool' for a Minimalist Lightweight Footwear Option
Comprehensive Ultra-Luxurious Bridal Lines
Christian Louboutin Boasts the 2026 Bridal Capsule
Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots
Fendi and Red Wing Create Boots for Spring/Summer 2025
Vibrant Candy-Covered Clogs
The M&M’S x Crocs Collection Will Arrive in October
Glowing Collaborative Y2K Sneakers
Dover Street Market and Nike Present a Glowing Vomero 5
NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Coach Soho Sneaker Collection is Chic and Urban-Informed
Ballerina-Inspired High-End Shoes
Givenchy's Sliced Square Ballerina Immediately Captures the Eye
Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers
Sneex is Sara Blakely's Latest Venture of Hybrid Footwear
Luxurious Ergonomic Footwear
Thibo Denis Launchis His Birkenstock 1774 Line of Premium Shoes
Elevated Classic Sneaker Silhouettes
Reebok Upgrades Three Classic, Fan-Favorite Footwear Styles
effortless footwear campaigns
Cole Haan launches 'Meet Every Moment' for the upcoming season
Pillow-Like Footwear Capsules
Martine Rose x Clarks Present the Coming Up Roses AW24 Collection
Sleek Cozy Footwear Rebrandings
The Refreshing UGG Rebranding Brings the Name to New Heights
Casual Red-Tonal Shoes
adidas Embraces Valentine's Day with a Red Shoes and Clothing Edit
Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers
The Gucci Slip-On Sneaker Has a Monogram Molded Rubber Sole
Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules
ALDO x Disney Partner for an Iconic Collection
Pastel Easter-Ready Sneakers
The Adidas Samba OG is Debuting in Two New Colors for Springtime
Nostalgic Sporty Footwear Campaigns
Collier Schorr Shoots the Balenciaga Hamptons Sneaker Campaign
Basketball Performance Sleek Footwear
Converse Presents the New Butter SHAI 001 Sneaker
Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers
Nike and Converse Join Forces on a Pair of Chuck Taylors
Emoji-Style Sneakers
Josewong's Shoe 1 Mimics the Look of an Iconic Emoji
Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers
Ganni Joins Forces with New Balance on a New Fresh Foam Shoe
Holiday Statement Collections
The Aldo 2024 Holiday Collection Features Festive Bows and Glitz
Fashion-Forward Sporty Apparel
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a New Collection
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Dynamic Collaborative Bright Clogs
Nike and Supreme Join Forces on a Pair of Clogposite
Beachtown-Inspired Pastel Shoes
Bad Bunny and adidas Present a Cabo Rojo Gazelle Indoor
Valentine's Day-Themed Footwear Campaigns
BEARPAW Launched Its Cozy Valentine’s Lookbook
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Chinese Tradition-Celebrating Accessory Collections
Tod’s Celebrates the 2025 Chinese New Year
Minimal Collaborative Leather Sneakers
Jeremy Scott and adidas Join Forces on a Samba Model
Scale Texture Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Celebrates the Year of the Snake with a Superstar Shoe
Fragrance-Integrated Fashion Accessories
Versace Integrates the Bright Crystal Perfume to Shoes
Sculptural Mary Jane Sneakers
Issey Miyake x Camper's Karst Finch Reworks a Hybrid Open Shoe
Mule-Style Streetwear Sneakers
The Vans Authentic Sneakers Now Have a Crushable Heel
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
Rich Burgundy-Toned Footwear
Reebok Spotlights a Seasonal Color with Bestselling Silhouettes
Fish Bone-Inspired Shoe Designs
Giuseppe Zanotti Brings Back Its Signature Slim Collection
Collaborative Chunky Stealthy Sneakers
Nike and Corteiz Join on a Honey Blacks Tonal Air Max 95
Retro Slim Shoe Releases
The Nike Air Superfly Makes a Bold and Stylish Comeback
Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs
BEARPAW Launches Its Spring/Summer Footwear Collection
Streetwear Skate Remixes
The New Future Campaign Revives the Old Skool with Athlete-Driven Designs
Hybrid Slip-On Sleek Loafers
Air Jorda Presents the Stealthy Mule Loafer Model
Ultra-Thin Premium Fashion Sneakers
Prada Introduces a Look at the Dynamic Collapse Sneaker
Tactical Camo-Tinged Sneakers
Nike's Book 1 Sneaker Gets a Desert Camo Colorway
Holiday-Ready Footwear Collections
Dr. Martens’ Holiday Collection is Timeless and Striking
Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneakers
Maha Amsterdam and Nike Revive the Total 90 Shox Magia
Footwear Campaign Launches
Village PM 1PM MID Headlines the Brand’s Spring/summer 2026 Lineup
Alluring Footwear Campaigns
René Caovilla Has Unveiled Its Spring 2026 Ad Campaign
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Textured Floral Design Footwear
Oasis Society Features Spring-Themed Shoes with 3D Florals
Comfortable Spring-Forward Footwear
Clarks Offers Spring Comfort with a Range of Styles
Outerwear-Inspired Footwear Styles
The North Face Basecamp Footwear is Rugged Yet Stylish
Sport-Infused Shoe Capsules
June Ambrose x Naturalizer Fuses Fashion Aesthetics & Athletic Codes
Spring Footwear Capsules
UGG Golden and Heritage Utility Collections Introduce Warm-Weather Styles
Super-Flat Luxurious Sneakers
Maison Margiela Presents Its New Sprinters Low-Top Shoes
Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear
Louis Vuitton Unveiled the 'LV BUTTERSOFT Sneaker'
Silk-Covered Lifestyle Sneakers
Caroline Hu and adidas Join on a New Range of Silk Sambas
Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Releases an Air Force 1 Low in a Butterflies Edition
Brogue-Style Skateboard Sneakers
The Vans Varsity Sneakers are at Once Laidback and Preppy
Feminine Technical Fashion Sneakers
Salomon and MM6 Maison Margiela Present the XT-Mary Jane
Lifestyle Sneaker Debut
The Couture Club Axis Sneaker Marks the Brand’s First Move into Footwear
Suede Footwear Collections
Crockett & Jones' SS25 Collection Offers Timeless Craftsmanship
Outdoor Performance Footwear Capsules
Merrell 1TRL AW25 Blends Trail Function with Seasonal Style
Interchangeable Themed Shoe Charms
Coach Debuts Shoe Charms to Captivate Gen Z Audiences
Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules
ALDO Shoes Presents Shoes Donned in Petals & Pearls
Holiday-Theme Footwear Capsules
Footwear Brand AUTRY Uses AI to Generate its Holiday Campaign
Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs
The Tod’s x Rahul Mishra Collection is Chic and Nature-Inspired
Modern Golf Footwear Designs
Heathlander Emphasizes Style, Performance, and Comfort
Event-Ready Spring Shoes
ALDO's New RSVP Edit Ensures There are Shoes for Every Occasion
Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes
MAD Architects and Fendi Create a Dynamic Sneaker Model
Muted Neutral Earthy Sneakers
New Balance Presents its 2010 Model in a Grey Days Colorway
Unique Footwear Designs
Fluevog Releases Quirky Shoes for Distinctive Tastes
Spring Accessory Staples
Call It Spring Debuted Warm-Weather Shoes and Bags
Floral-Accented Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Unveils the New Superstar Sakura Sneaker Model
Colorful Spring-Inspired Running Socks
Feetures Unveiled its 2025 'Spring Collection'
Understated Spring-Centric Fashion
Stein Presents its Spring/Summer 2025 Line of Minimal Looks
Vacation-Ready Shoe Collections
Nordstrom Launches an Exclusive Tory Burch Capsule
Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections
The Christian Louboutin Limited Nudes Capsule is Ultra-Chic
Taupe-Tinged Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Hi 85 Gets an Irregular Shadow Colorway
Expanded Simplistic Mid Sneakers
The Air Jordan 3 Sneaker Gets a Rare Air Edition
Weatherized Limited Footwear Designs
Merrell and FreshService Join on the Moab Speed 2 GTX
Fashion-Centric Quilted Slippers
Sandy Liang Presents a New Range of Plush Subu Footwear
Fall-Ready Footwear Collections
BEARPAW's Fall 2024 Collection Builds on Its Cozy Offerings
Holiday-Ready British-Made Footwear Campaigns
Church’s Holiday 2024 Campaign is Festive & Stylish
Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs
Simone Rocha and Crocs Develop Dynamic Heel-Clog Designs
Romantic Seasonal Sneaker Ranges
The Converse Chucks in Love Range Celebrates Valentine's Day