Summer shoes 2025: the trends and must-have models

 Summer shoes  for him and for her: it's time to buy the perfect pair for the warm season. We know you might be wondering which shoes are in fashion for 2025, but the real question might be slightly different: what could be the best summer shoes based on your style and needs? You are a sandals type, but you don't want to give up your beloved pair of sneakers even in summer. You are in the right place. After all, we live in the post-sneakers era, so you can discover hybrid models between sneakers and sandals to add to your shoe rotation. Let's find out together which are the best models for him and for her to buy now.

Let's start from the streetwear world, our favorite merchandising category: the sneakers . If you are looking for a trendy pair of summer sneakers, we suggest looking at retro silhouettes in suede or combined lightweight materials. When we talk about trends, we cannot fail to mention  adidas : whether it's the Samba, Gazelle, Handball Spezial or the new Tobacco in brown suede, adidas sneakers are the timeless flat sneakers par excellence. Among the summer shoes we can recommend, there are also two new collaborations of  Converse : the Converse x Isabel Marant or the Converse x Feng Chen Wang. Moving on to strictly sporty models, it is impossible not to mention a cult model like the Nike Total 90 SP 3. Other summer shoe models to consider are certainly the models from  Autry  - both the Medalist Low in suede and the retro sporty Reelwind models - or the more experimental models of  Asics . 

Let's move on to summer shoes  most appreciated: the Sandals. Here a clarification could be made to catch the 2025 trends: besides the classic models, there are hybrid models like Keen shoes or experimental ones like those from Merrell. Among the variants  Keen  to consider, we suggest the iconic Uneek model or the models in collaboration with Études or Gramicci. For those looking for even more experimental silhouettes,  Merrell  is definitely the brand to bet on. We suggest considering two models in particular: the Hydro Next Gen Moc in EVA foam or the Hydro Mule. For those who want to play it safe,  Birkenstock  is the footwear brand that knows no deterrents. You only have the embarrassment of choice between clog models like the Birkenstock Boston or the Tokio or Sandals like the Arizona.

Now it's time to talk about  summer shoes  for women. Here too, the selection is quite wide: from classic lightweight sneakers in mesh or suede to timeless Sandals in various fabrics, we at Urbanstar have the perfect selection for you. On the sneaker side, we recommend favoring breathable fabrics like mesh or suede leathers in soft and light colors (although much depends on your style). One model above all? The adidas Gazelle Indoor in red, pink, or brown. As for Sandals, we suggest focusing on two different brands: Birkenstock and UGG. The must-have models? The Birkenstock Florida or Arizona Sandals (we also have them with rivets) and the UGG GoldenGlow slippers in apple green. 

Once you have chosen the  summer shoes, it remains to understand how to match these women's models. Speaking of summer, we cannot help but think of light colors and flowing fabrics. That's why we suggest a total white look with American Vintage jogger pants paired with a tone-on-tone t-shirt or sweater. If streetwear is what moves you in terms of style, then you absolutely have to try the jorts + t-shirt combo. The perfect summer shoe? The black leather sandals with Numeric logo by  MM6 Maison Margiela  or the Anatomic ballerinas with a bow. 

Ok, it's not easy to delve into summer shoe trends 2025. We have already seen all models - both sneakers, sandals, and contemporary hybrid models - perfect for summer. One novelty (more than one, actually) once again comes from  UGG . Both the Maxxer mesh slippers and the Peakmod strap clogs are the chunky summer shoes you don't expect. Even Birkenstock 1774, to be honest, delighted us this year with an outdoor charm novelty: the Maharishi Mogama Terra Pack.

As for matching men's summer shoes - whether they are sneakers, sandals, or mules - there are no particular rules to keep in mind. Our advice is to prefer light and breathable fabrics: linen trousers, patterned shirts, streetwear or basic t-shirts.

Choosing the best summer shoes perfect for 2025, as you have understood, is an operation that requires two essential prerequisites: looking at the fabric of the shoes and adapting the chosen models to your own style. You can think of creating your  shoe rotation  for the summer: a sneaker, a clog, and a sandal will be more than enough to create versatile outfits for day and night. Once you have chosen the shoe or sneaker, the job is done.

Reviewed the coolest and most useful summer shoe models in view of the warm season, we have seen together how to best match them according to your style and needs. The rule is always one: your style comes first.