The 7 Shoes You Need For Spring at Every Style and Price Point

POPSUGAR Photography | Kathryna Hancock
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We like to think of Spring as the most appropriate time to invest in new shoes. You've got your pick of both open-toed styles and boots you'll probably end up wearing year round. Not to mention, there's a feel-good vibe in the warm air that should inspire you to create outfits with a little more flavor. And we happen to believe the foundation of an eye-catching look starts with solid footwear.

To encourage a closet refresh, we curated a list of the season's seven biggest shoe trends, all of which are surely bolder than the ones you've tried before. Even the classic mule gets an update with fresh materials and added straps, and the platform sandal gets supersized. Scroll through a wide range of options at every price point below, or jump straight ahead to the silhouette you're searching for.

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Glove Pumps
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Glove Pumps

Glove pumps, always slightly chunky in build, hug your foot and are finished with a sturdy or eye-catching heel.

Try Zara's Yellow Leather Mid Heel Shoes ($90) to make a bright flash on your walk down the street.

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Tibi's Gene Heels ($495) achieve a colorblock effect all on their own.

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Mansur Gavriel's Ballerina Suede Pumps ($390) are must haves in an alluring suede.

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Victoria Beckham famously stomped around New York in her nail-heeled Pin Black Leather Pumps ($980) prior to their debut.

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Martiniano's High Glove Pump ($580) is available in this tangy shade and features a signature Italian silhouette.

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Believe it or not, these Acne Studios Any Leather Pumps ($540) are inspired by ballet slippers.

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Ultra Platforms
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Ultra Platforms

Stand tall in over-the-top platform sandals this season. Pair them with your Summer dress or jeans and a tee for an instant standout look.

Miu Miu's Satin Platform Sandals ($495) give off tropical vibes with a striped espadrille foundation.

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Zara's Satin Strappy Wedges ($50) are luxe-looking and bold.

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These MR by Man Repeller Platform Sandals ($520) are quirky and sturdy.

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Topshop's Warren Fluffy Espadrilles ($100) feature an added puff of fur.

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Sonia Rykiel's Striped Platform Sandals ($450) scream "Summer picnic."

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'80s Kitten Heels
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'80s Kitten Heels

The return of the '80s on the runways extended right down to the shoes, where we saw familiar shades of hot pink and flashes of metallic. The shoe shape is inimitable and distinctly '80s.

Vetements x Manolo Blahnik's collaboration slingback ($1,585) features a modern, folded-in heel.

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Zara tries out the look with its Leather Ankle Boots ($119)

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Asos's Suzie Pointed Kitten Heels ($38) offer a flash of metallic silver.

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The intricate buckle straps on Gucci's Susan Snake Leather Booties ($1,890) provide a Victorian touch.

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Isabel Marant Etoile Peas Pumps ($595) come up big on the texture. They're Dorothy's slippers, if she'd lived in the '80s.

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Revamped Mules
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Revamped Mules

While Fall 2016's mules were standard and often sophisticated enough for the office, Spring's versions feature playful embroidery, new textures, and added weight thanks to sturdy platforms and sporty straps.

Gucci's Princetown Printed Canvas Slippers ($695) come in plenty of colorways.

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Zara's Fabric Mules ($30) are literally cut from the cloth.

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Asos's Lucky Bow Detail Ballet Mules ($34) are feminine, yet striking in dark wash denim.

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Alberta Ferretti's Floral Embroidered Mules ($925) have become quite popular among the fashion crowd.

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Topshop's Twist Mule Trainers ($35) double as pretty little sneakers.

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Ankle-Wrap Heels
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Ankle-Wrap Heels

Whether you prefer a closed toe or an open sandal, the straps on these stilettos and pumps turn up the sex appeal just in time for warm nights.

We love the playful gingham print and Americana palette on these Alexandre Birman Lolita Gingham Three-Strap Sandals ($525)

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Raye's Maggie Heels ($185) provide the alternative to checks: bold stripes.

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M.Gemi's Corsetto shoe ($298) is quite possibly the sexiest heel we've seen in awhile and is offered in neutral shades.

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Topshop's Jemima V-Cut Shoes ($68) will work with everything you own.

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Sock Boots and Sneakers
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Sock Boots and Sneakers

The craze can be traced back to Yeezy, but there's no denying the comfort of a knitted shoe that slips right on and helps you accomplish instant athleisure.

Try Fendi's Sneaker Boots ($1,000) if you like a girlie touch.

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Slip into Zara's Shiny Sock Sneakers ($70) for a quick on-the-go look.

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Asos's Ekron Elastic Sock Boots ($73) could stop traffic with their referee appeal.

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Marni's Neoprene Hi-Top Sneakers ($640) are for the girl who wants a boost without added height.

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The glittery Vetements Sock Boot ($2,230) is a classic on the street during Fashion Week.

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Fantasy Footwear
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Fantasy Footwear

When you slip into a shoe with a pineapple heel, 3D floral appliqué, or star snaps, you channel your inner kid. This season's footwear encourages a game of dress-up with quirky embellishments and can't-miss details that literally pop.

Dolce & Gabbana's Knotted Printed Crepe Platform Sandals ($1,995) are a sure sign of vacation days ahead.

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Zara's Floral Mesh Sandals ($139) marry a sporty material with retro flower add-ons.

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Marc Jacobs's Embellished Leather Slip-On Sneakers ($419) are playfully bizarre in the best possible way.

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REDValentino's Sandals ($144) are a kitschy poolside alternative to a platform.

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Topshop's Mister Slingback Platform Sandals ($52) feature unmissable jacquard detail.

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