5 Hot Shoe Trends for Spring 2012

Get ready for spring with these 5 hot shoe trends that will take you through the season in style.

1. Lace-up Booties

Even in the early spring, you can still rock booties and look absolutely fab doing so. These lace-ups from Two Lips are basic black, so they’ll go with nearly everything. I really like the detailing on these as well, such as the peep toe and side cut outs.

($52.99, 6pm.com)

2. Braided Sandals

Braided sandals in vivid colors are this season’s version of the gladiator sandal, and this pair from Rocket Dog fit the bill nicely. These are great for casual days when you just want to throw on a t-shirt and capris and hit the road.

($17.99, Shoe Metro)

3. Block Heels

Block heels are sturdy and chic, and this season they were seen all over the runways. A lot of the new styles include more pumps, metal detailing and new shapes to make this trend feel fresh and new. This pair from Report are your classic black pumps revamped to include a chunky block heel and a 1 1/2″ platform to help you strut your stuff in style.

($169.99, heels.com)

4. Ankle Cuffs

Ankle cuffs are wide, bold and BIG on spring runways, and have been cropping up on everything from pumps to sandals to wedges. Tackle the trend yourself with these multi-colored shoes from Promise, which feature a towering 5 1/2″ stiletto heel – definitely not for the faint of heart!

($49.99, heels.com)

5. Animal Prints

Animal prints are always a hot commodity, and for those who don’t dare to wear heels, these cute leopard print flats from Lucky are just the thing! Not only are they super stylish, but they’re super comfortable for every day wear. Keep the rest of your outfit toned down to let these shoes shine.

($59, Zappos)

Which spring shoe trend are you dying to try?