Fashion trends highlight high-vamp shoes and mesh sneakers for winter 2026

Fashion trends for the autumn-winter 2026-2027 season are highlighting a shift toward more covered footwear. One emerging trend is the “high vamp” shoe, or high-vamp pumps, which feature a top that extends further up the foot toward the ankle. These styles, often categorized as “lady pumps,” have been featured in collections by brands such as Khaite, Tory Burch, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, and Toteme. Celebrities including Zoë Kravitz, Kendall Jenner, and Gigi Hadid have also been noted for adopting flat versions known as “glove shoes.”

In addition to high-vamp styles, mesh sneakers are gaining attention for combining aesthetics with foot health. Moon Boot has released the “Moonlight” sneaker, a retro-style mesh shoe with suede finishes. Designed with breathable mesh and stable rubber soles, these sneakers are recommended by podiatologists for comfort. The color palette for the season includes shades like “Cloud Dancer,” a Pantone color of the year, alongside browns, greige, and chocolate tones.