Summer 2026 is around the corner, and as temperatures continue to heat up, our shoe racks will gradually continue to change — so FN is forecasting the dominant footwear trends of the summer with the help of some industry insider insights. On the dress shoe front, stylist Leon Gray, who works with ESPN host Malika Andrews , is excited to see a classic silhouette revived in inventive ways. “Pumps have made a comeback, I think they went away for such a long time because it’s taken a minute for everyone to get back into dressing smartly for the office. There was definitely a period where I couldn’t find enough, and now there’s tons,” Gray said. “What I love about it is that designers are taking a really interesting approach to a shape that’s obviously been around forever.” You May Also Like Left: Loewe Origami pump. Right: Khaite Bella slingback. Left: Loewe.…