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Top 40 Shoe Trends in July

From Glittering Gladiator Sandals to Carbon-Plated Training Sneakers

— July 17, 2021 — Fashion
The July 2021 shoes' trends are a collection of the freshest styles in the fashion world. With summer in full swing, many of these shoes and sandals cater to consumers looking to enjoy the outdoors. From casual streetwear shoes to high-performance training sneakers, these shoes show off smart designs and lively colorways.

The Omni Zone 2 “Light Jammer" from the Nerf x Reebok collaboration brings Nerf's classic colors to Reebok's hip shoe design. The neon orange and lime green colors make the sneakers pop, immersing the shoes in a lighthearted sense of play.

While the John Candor shoes aren't as bright, they are nonetheless stylish. The multifunctional footwear has a formal look that hides the shoes' comfort-focused design. In addition, the dress shoes have an integrated orthotic sole which enables everyday wear.
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Neutral-Base Functional Trail Sneakers
Neutral-Base Functional Trail Sneakers
Reebok's Kamikaze II Gets a Modern Beige Colorway
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Plush Responsive Sneakers
Plush Responsive Sneakers
The New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 Sneakers are Super Supportive
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38
Premium Leather Sneaker Reboots
Premium Leather Sneaker Reboots
The Earlham Cloud White by adidas Relaunched with a New Colorway
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37
Sleek Leather Boat Shoes
Sleek Leather Boat Shoes
Timberland Updates the Classic Boat Shoe in Two Unique Designs
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36
Breathable Plant-Based Sneakers
Breathable Plant-Based Sneakers
The 'Drizzle' Sneaker from Drip Design is Made with TENCEL
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35
Pastel-Themed Cozy Sneakers
Pastel-Themed Cozy Sneakers
Nike's Dunk High Sneakers Get a Lemon Twist Colorway Design
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34
Red-Soled Leather Shoes
Red-Soled Leather Shoes
Dr. Martens and CLOT Teamed Up to Remix the Beloved 1461 Silhouette
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33
Intentionally Imperfect Sneakers
Intentionally Imperfect Sneakers
Puma's Mirage Sport is Styled Like an Early Manufacturing Sample
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32
Artist-Designed Leather Sandals
Artist-Designed Leather Sandals
Beek and Lillian Farag​ Debuted a Brightly Colored Handmade Sandal
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31
Colorfully Expressive Sneakers
Colorfully Expressive Sneakers
The Reebok and Daniel Moon Collaboration Takes Cues from Hair Art
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30
Ultra-Light Responsive Sneakers
Ultra-Light Responsive Sneakers
The Hoka Clifton 8 is 15% Lighter Than Its Predecessor
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29
Aerospace Tech Sneakers
Aerospace Tech Sneakers
Me Next is a 3D-Printed Sneaker with Aerospace Technology
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28
Sustainable Lightweight Running Shoes
Sustainable Lightweight Running Shoes
Nike's Air VaporMax 2021 Has a Sustainable Construction
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27
Extraterrestrial Sneaker Styles
Extraterrestrial Sneaker Styles
The adidas YEEZY BOOST 380 'Alien Blue' is Out of This World
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Dark Tonal Futuristic Footwear
Dark Tonal Futuristic Footwear
The adidas YEEZY 450 Comes in a Dark Slate Colorway
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25
Chunky Outsole Boat Shoes
Chunky Outsole Boat Shoes
Timberland Showed Off Two New Takes on Its Classic Boat Shoe
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24
Multi-Tone Footwear Collabs
Multi-Tone Footwear Collabs
The Diplo X Crocs Collab Shares Unique, Multi-Tone Styles
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23
Carbon-Plated Training Sneakers
Carbon-Plated Training Sneakers
The New Balance FuelCell RC Elite V2 is Lightweight
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22
Grippy Golf Course Sandals
Grippy Golf Course Sandals
The REEF Spackler Golf Sandal is Ready for the Green
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21
Sustainable Skate Shoes
Sustainable Skate Shoes
Vans' Eco Theory Collection Sustainably Revamps Four Iconic Styles
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20
Low-Impact Chunky Boots
Low-Impact Chunky Boots
Kickers and Lucy and Yak Created the Vegan-Friendly Lennon Hi Boot
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19
Luxury Vegan Sneakers
Luxury Vegan Sneakers
Gucci's Rhyton Sneakers are Leather-Like and Animal-Free
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18
Sustainable Greek Sandal Brands
Sustainable Greek Sandal Brands
The Aplo Sandal is Made From 95% Recycled and Natural Materials
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17
Toy Blaster Sneakers
Toy Blaster Sneakers
Nerf x Reebok Collaborated on a Colorful, Playful Selection of Sneakers
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16
Sneaker-Like Comfort Dress Shoes
Sneaker-Like Comfort Dress Shoes
John Candor Shoes are Designed for Everyday Wear and Comfort
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15
Breathably Waterproof Trail Shoes
Breathably Waterproof Trail Shoes
These Hiking Shoes Offer Rugged Comfort In the Great Outdoors
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14
Charm Bracelet Sneakers
Charm Bracelet Sneakers
These Nike Air Force Shadow Sneakers are Dressed with Colorful Charms
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13
Naturally Simplistic Split-Toe Shoes
Naturally Simplistic Split-Toe Shoes
Tabi Footwear Keeps Consumers Grounded Through Their Feet
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12
Recycled Balloon Sneakers
Recycled Balloon Sneakers
Undo for Tomorrow's Nuven Style Repurposes Discarded Party Balloons
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11
Pineapple Leather Classic Sneakers
Pineapple Leather Classic Sneakers
Nike Launches the Happy Pineapple Pack of Classic Shoes
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10
Carbon-Plated Marathon Footwear
Carbon-Plated Marathon Footwear
The On Cloudboom Echo Shoes Were Developed with Feedback
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9
Glittering Gladiator Sandals
Glittering Gladiator Sandals
The Teva x Christian Cowan Capsule Introduces the Hurricane Gladiator
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8
Recycled Waste-Made Sneakers
Recycled Waste-Made Sneakers
Effekt Footwear Launched the Alchemy:X Sneaker Made From 90% Waste
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7
Agile Outdoorsman Footwear
Agile Outdoorsman Footwear
The Arc'teryx Acrux LT GTX Boot is Lightweight and Technical
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6
Eco-Friendly All-Terrain Footwear
Eco-Friendly All-Terrain Footwear
The Goruck Jedburgh Rucking Boots are Made with Deception Canvas
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5
Layered Translucent Sneakers
Layered Translucent Sneakers
On's Cloudnova Wrap for Women Has an On-Off Closure System
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4
Studded Punk Clogs
Studded Punk Clogs
Crocs and Little Big to Create an Edgy Collection
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3
Eco Coffee-Made Rain Boots
Eco Coffee-Made Rain Boots
The Ccilu XpreSole Panto Boots are High-Quality and Vegan-Friendly
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2
Northwestern Lifestyle Hiking Boots
Northwestern Lifestyle Hiking Boots
The Filson x Danner Trail 2650 Mid Boots are Limited-Edition
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1
Structured Impact Protection Sneakers
Structured Impact Protection Sneakers
The 'X-1' Concept Basketball Shoe Reduces Risk of Injury
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