25 Trendy Editor-Approved 2026 Shoe Styles from Nordstrom

If you’re like me, you often plan your outfit for the day based on the shoes you choose. For this reason, shoes play such an important role in my wardrobe every season. They are, so to speak, the backbone of my look, so I always keep them top of mind when making both personal and business purchases. With spring and summer 2026 in mind, I recently looked at the latest shoe trends to see what my wardrobe might be missing. Then I immediately contacted Nordstrom, thanks to their endless selection of great shoes, to see which standout shoes would catch my eye.

In the end I narrowed it down to five particular trending shoe styles, ranging from classic-leaning slingback heels and flats to more fashion-forward picks like flip-flops and jelly shoes. I made sure to make a good selection for each style and include some visual outfit inspiration for each. Keep scrolling to see cute shoe trends that will garner compliments and make you stare at your feet all day long.