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
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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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Luxury Cartoon-Like Red Boots
MSCHF Launches a Bulbous Footwear Silhouette with Cushioning
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
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
Women's Sportswear Flip Flops
Nike Calm Flip Flops Now Arrive in Styles for Women
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
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
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
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
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Premium Technical Trail Footwear
Merrell 1TRL Launches the Future Trail Campaign for SS23
Futurist Footwear Collections
Norse Projects Dropped the ARKTISK Footwear Capsule for 2023
Superhero-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Nike Delivers the Air Jordan 1 in a Next Chapter Colorway
Sustainable Tonal Footwear Capsules
PANGAIA and Timberland Join Forces on a Collection
Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear
CLOT and adidas Join Forces on a New Sneaker Model
Glam Utilitarian Footwear Collections
The Crocs x Simone Rocha Collection Arrives This Month
Personalized Platform Sneakers
The Crocs Mega Crush Sandal is Easy to Customize with Jibbiitz
Floral-Adorned Sporty Clogs
adidas and Stella McCartney Expand with a Clogs Silhouette
Luxurious Technical Snow Boots
Louis Vuitton Presents a Minimal LV Trainer Snow Boot
Bright Video Game-Inspired Footwear
Onitsuka Tiger Launches a Street Fighter-inspired Sneaker
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
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
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
Recyclable Component Shoe Designs
The 'Knitted Colors' Shoes Allow for Easy Style Changes
Sporty Dynamic Elevated Fashion
Ottolinger and PUMA Unveil its Latest Designs for FW23
Elegant Old-School Sneaker Styles
The Todd Snyder Tuscan Court Shoe Will Come in Two Colors
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Perforated Dynamic Cartoonish Boots
MSCHF and Crocs Unveil a Dramatic Yellow 'Big Red Boot'
Gender Inclusive Ballerina Shoes
Balenciaga Launch Gender Inclusive 'Leopold Ballerina' Shoes
Avant-Garde Dynamic Footwear
Rick Owens and Dr. Martens Join Forces on a Range of Footwear
Vegan Celebrity-Inspired Sneakers
Nicki Minaj Teams Up with Løci for a New Footwear Collaboration
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
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Sci-Fi-Themed Rubber-Like Sneakers
Native Shoes Launch Sci-Fi Sneaker Collection with Star Wars
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
Exoskeletal Technical-Themed Footwear
Dior Unveils the New Warp Sandal with Gardening Performance
Affordable Monochromatic Sneakers
Blowfish Malibu Introduces the Summer-Ready Luna Model
Luxury Men's Footwear Collections
Stuart Weitzman Embarks on a New Venture with Itss Latest Range
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
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
Pastel Paisley-Printed Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Low Arrives in a Pastel-Colored Paisley Print
Summer Collaborative Premium Footwear
Martine Rose Unveils the Coming Up Roses Capsule
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
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
Spring-Ready Floral Footwear
Dr. Martens Reintroduces Floral Patterns for the Start of 2023
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Sleek Minimal Luxury Footwear
Loro Piana Presents a Look at the New White Sole Shoes
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
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Fashion-Forward Active Sandals
Chloé x Teva Reimagines Iconic Footwear Silhouettes
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Latin Heritage Footwear Packs
Nike's Dunk High Joins the Roster of the Somos Familia Pack
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
Chinese Festival-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Air Max Plus Celebrates China’s Longtaitou Festival
Inaugural Italian Footwear Collections
Mugler's Footwear Capsule is Designed by Casey Cadwallader
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
CAMPER Launches All-New Sneaker Silhouette, the 'KARST'
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
Stunning Japanese Art-Inspired Footwear
Christian Louboutin Collaborates with Shun Sudo
Seasonal Panelling Low-Cut Boots
KidSuper Unveils the Low Top Boots as a Part of its FW23 Range
Luxe Premium Vibrant Sneakers
Dior and Denim Tears Launch the New B33 Sneakers for the Season
Custom Men's Footwear Services
Robert August Fuses 21st Century Technology with Craftsmanship
Elevated Modern Footwear Silhouettes
Sergio Tacchini Debuts Two New Silhouettes for the AW23 Line
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
Chunky Logo-Adorned Shoes
Thibo Denis Teases Two New Winter Colorways for Dior's New B33 Sneakers
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
Reimagined Footwear Releases
The Dr. Martens x ACW* FW22 Boasts an Incredibly Chic Aesthetic
Patent Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Debuts its 'Patent Leather Pack' for the 2024 Season
Springtime-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
SOREL Unveils its Kinetic Collection with Amy Juliette Lefevre
Durable Terrain-Focused Sneakers
Mizuno Debuts the New 'Wave Mujin TL GTX' for Spring/Summer 2023
Lunar New Year-Inspired Sneakers
New Balance Debuts a Range of New Releases for Chinese New Year
Orange-Tinged Collaborative Footwear
Jacquemus Remixes the JF1 Sneakers for Fall with Nike
Luxury Footwear Debuts
Ottange Makes its Debut as a New Comprehensive Footwear and Accessory Brand
Neutral Leather Sneaker Models
New Balance Launches a New Premium Leather TDS Derby Sneaker
Latino Heritage Month Sneakers
Nike Launches This Year's 'La Familia' Footwear Collection
Monochromatic Sneaker Series
The Humanrace Sambas Continue the Collaboration with adidas
Sustainable Futuristic Fall Footwear
Ancuta Sarca Presents a New Dynamic Range for FW23
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
Neon Footwear Capsules
NOBULL Announced its 'Neon Collection' of Men's and Women's Footwear
Colorful Classic Collaborative Footwear
Junya Watanabe Presents the SS23 of Bright Partnerships
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Color-Blocking Vibrant Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Doernbecher Version of the Air Jordan 1 Low
Outdoor-Inspired Tan Tonal Footwear
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get a Tan and Green Colorway
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
Youth-Focused Lightweight Shoes
On Launches its First Footwear Collection for Active Youith
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
Debut Kids Footwear Collections
Aerosoles Launches the Kids Version of its Popular Women's Line
Fashionable Bright Technical Footwear
LOEWE and On Join Forces on the New Cloudventure Shoe
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
Festive New Year-Themed Footwear
New Balance Unveils a 550 Lunar New Year Collection
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
Luxe Timeless Ankle Boots
Prada Unveils a New Ankle Boot for the Spring/Summer 2022 Season
Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
DUKE + DEXTER Joins about:blank on a New Collection
Incredibly Chic Footwear Designs
Palace and C.P. Company Drop the Breathtaking Cornaro Model
Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Footwear for the SS24 Season
Glistening Python Leather Footwear
Rick Owens Unveils a New Edfu Plain Sabot for the SS23 Season
Streetwear-Informed Vibrant Footwear
Patta is Launching the Mephisto Rainbow for the Season
Pink Logo Lifestyle Footwear
Nike Continues to Grow its Since 82 Collection of Sneakers
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