The Best Spring Shoes for 2020

So simple yet so extra -- five-inch heels, a two-inch platform and leather accents will do that to a neutral shoe. We’re already imagining ourselves showing these off during nights out with friends, upcoming weddings and any other opportunity where people will be taking pics to post on Instagram.

This season’s blue suede shoes are periwinkle suede sandals. Pastel-colored and easy to dress up and down, they will fit right in with the rest of your lighter, brighter spring wardrobe.

We can always count on Zara for pieces that are unique but not too out there. We like to think these kitten-heel slides were inspired by lemonade, with that bright yellow hue and clear heels reminiscent of ice cubes.

Mules are often on our wish list for fall, but INC created this stiletto version with a woven upper -- aka lots of ventilation for when your feet get steamy. We consider these office-friendly even if your company’s dress code bans open-toe shoes.

These TOMS sandals are comfortable enough for everyday wear (thanks to the block heel, fabric upper and cushioned footbed) but so cute that you won’t get bored with them.

Consider these sturdy espadrilles the spring version of your black booties: They are what you’ll find yourself reaching for several times a week because you know you can wear them with anything -- and because they’ll give you a little lift. (They’re also available in three more spring-like colors: blue, ivory and pink.)

Before you can slip into your strappy spring break sandals, you have to actually travel to your spring break destination -- and that’s what SUAVS were made for. These über-comfortable sneakers are lightweight, breathable, sweat-wicking and easily packable thanks to a bendable rubber sole. When you get back from Cabo or wherever, just toss ’em in the washing machine for a refresh.

These sweet sandals remind us of wicker furniture in the best possible way: They make us think of picnics with good friends, lots of food and not a cloud in the sky. And is that color not the exact shade of actual lilacs?

It’s time to toss that pair of flip-flops you’ve had for so long that your feet can feel every pebble you walk over. It’s also time to invest in a sturdier pair of rubber slide sandals. Like most stuff from Coach, these will last for season after season.

It seems like every spring, we buy a new pair of white sneakers and then immediately stink them up with our sweaty feet. This year, we’re switching to these slip-ons with laser cut-outs, which provide a fresh breeze from heel to toe. (Although it never hurts to keep a good shoe deodorizer on hand...)

A little leopard print goes a long way with these wedges. If that four-inch heel makes you nervous, note that the yellow band is a thick elastic, meaning it’ll hold your feet in without feeling constricting.