The 6 Printed-Shoe Trends That Will Dominate in 2025, According to a Fashion Editor
We can all appreciate the power of a new pair of shoes when it comes to refreshing our wardrobes. An outfit we've worn on repeat and are starting to grow bored of can feel like something else entirely if we pair it with new ballet flats, heels, boots or trainers—whatever you pick. And it doesn't get much more fun or refreshing than printed-shoe trends.
There's something inherently bold about a print on a shoe, but with the assortment available now, they can also be subtle and understated, if that's what you prefer. Whether it's a classic leopard print, a blocky monogram or a nostalgic polka dot, there are plenty of print options to keep everyone interested this year. If you're yet to venture into the world of printed shoes, the designs currently filling the sites of our favourite brands might change your mind. I've spent a long time looking at the printed shoes on the market right now, and I've discovered six styles that are going to be big this year.
Keep reading to find out which printed-shoe trends you can expect to see more of in 2025, along with my favourite pairs to help you embrace them.
6 Shoe-Print Trends to Take Note of for 2025
1. Snake Print
Style Notes: Snake print isn’t a new trend by any means, but it’s the bookies’ favourite to be one of the most popular print trends of the year. I love how Leia Sfez has paired these snake-print knee-high boots with a split-hem jacket (pictured above), which perfectly draws the eye to the boots.
Shop the Trend:
ASOS DESIGN
Cleo Premium Leather Kitten Heel Knee Boots in Snake
I’d style these with midi dresses and skirts.
COS
Snake-Effect Leather Ballet Flats
AQUAZZURA
Montmartre 50 Snake-Effect Leather Ankle Boots
I love a slim kitten heel.
Whistles
Grey Cilou Tassel Snake Ballet Pump
If you’re a ballet-flats kind of woman (me too), these are my top pick for the snake-print trend.
2. Cow Print
Style Notes: Cow has always been one of the more underrated animal prints in my opinion, but it seems that 2025 is going to be the year of cow-print shoes (yay!). I love how this print can be either brown and white or black and white—extra points for versatility.
Shop the Trend:
Dr Martens
Adrian Snaffle Hair-On Cow Print Suede Loafers
The colour combination of pecan brown and cream works wonders.
ZARA
Leather and Sheepskin Slingback Kitten Heels
Slip into these and your whole look will feel transformed.
& Other Stories
Cow-Print Loafers
A smarter, more delicate pair of cow-print loafers.
Massimo Dutti
Animal Print Furskin Ballet Flats With Buckle
3. Leopard Print
Style Notes: Yes, there is a theme occurring here! Leopard-print shoes were one of the biggest trends of 2024, and they’re not going anywhere this year. They instantly add visual interest to a look, whether styled with jeans and a casual top, or an all-black evening dress. For such a bold print, they’re surprisingly versatile.
Shop the Trend:
GIANVITO ROSSI
Carla Leopard-Print Suede Mary Jane Ballet Flats
If you want them, get them—they're selling fast.
Sézane
Maël Trainers in Leopard
The most elegant leopard-print trainers I’ve ever seen.
H&M
Fuzzy Leather Loafers
The penny-loafer detail makes these look more expensive than they are.
Mint Velvet
Issy Leopard Print Leather Textured Ankle Boot
Heeled ankle boots are a year-round staple for me, so this leopard-print pair feels like the perfect way to freshen things up.
4. Monogram Print
Style Notes: You probably saw Gucci’s viral monogram print on your feeds a lot in 2024, and it turns out that there’s plenty more where that came from. Of course, Gucci is the originator, but you can expect to see varying monogram designs from a lot of your favourite brands this year. An obvious logo is a slightly more subtle way to take on this trend.
Shop the Trend:
Gucci
Horsebit Ballet Flat
These are the perfect balance of classic and trend-led.
DOLCE&GABBANA
Aria Printed Suede and Leather-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers
Embrace the trend in its most casual form with these logo-emblazoned trainers.
Prada
Embroidered Fabric Sandals
A more pared-back take on the trend. I’m picturing these with a slinky black midi dress or skirt.
5. Polka-Dot Print
Style Notes: There’s something quite nostalgic about a polka-dot print, so I’m pretty thrilled to see so many variations of polka-dot shoes flooding the market this year. From ballet flats to heels, there are plenty of ways to embrace this '50s-inspired print.
Shop the Trend:
MANOLO BLAHNIK
Campari Grosgrain-Trimmed Flocked Mesh Ballet Flats in Black
The mesh body and polka-dot print is a dream (and they come in red too!).
Dolce&Gabbana
Odette Polka-Dot Satin Ballet Flats
The classic black-and-white polka dot goes perfectly with the Mary Jane silhouette.
Capulette
Bambinetta Dotted Dreams Flats
Superga
2750 Polka Dots Black Trainers
I'm seeing these with a classic pair of white jeans and a cashmere jumper.
6. Studded
Style Notes: Okay, so this one isn’t exactly a print, but it’s definitely a style we’re going to be seeing a lot of in 2025. Studded shoes are everywhere at the moment, from high-fashion designers to the high street, and we’re just loving the variety of options available.
Shop the Trend:
H&M
Studded Mary Jane Ballet Pumps
H&M always has plenty of chic shoes on its new-in page.
ALAÏA
Crystal-Embellished Leather Ballet Flats
These also come in white, and I can’t decide which I prefer.
& Other Stories
Studded Leather Mules
I love how these have gold and silver studs.
ZARA
Leather Ballerinas With Studs
These look so comfortable.