The Chicest Marks & Spencer Shoe Trends to Shop for 2026

If there’s one thing our editors collectively agree on, it’s this: when Marks & Spencer gets shoes right, it really gets them right. And this year? Consider us fully impressed. Once again, M&S has delivered a line-up that taps into the season’s most directional trends while keeping things polished, wearable and—crucially—still timeless. It’s why the store remains our go-to on the high street for pieces that look far more expensive than their price tags suggest.

Leading the charge for the upcoming spring are the brand’s famously good loafers, with hero styles returning (yes, those always-sold-out suede ones) and some chic new iterations for 2026 as well. They’re the kind you can wear with tailored trousers now and floaty dresses when the warmer weather finally arrives. Then there’s the ballet flats—another bestselling silhouette for M&S in recent years, so it’s hardly surprising they’ve gone all in. In fact, there’s so many winning versions in the brand’s latest footwear drop that our top picks had to be split into two categories: minimalist glove-style pumps—buttery-soft and pared-back, sitting higher up on the foot—and, at the opposite end of the spectrum, pretty, playful pumps. Think satin fabrications, pastel colours and delicate bows as well as glossy finishes and lace-up details. Both camps were seen all over the spring/summer 2026 catwalks.

If trainers are more your speed, M&S has nailed the slimline, low-profile sneaker trend that is still proving popular amongst the coolest girls. Think vintage, sporty silhouettes in versatile colourways that feel sleek rather than sloppy. Or if you’re looking for something a little more experimental, you could always dip your toe (excuse the pun) into the hybrid ‘sneakerina’ trend that started bubbling up last year and looks set to stick around through 2026. M&S is backing the ballet-flat-meets-sneaker blend that delivers comfort and style in a way that shouldn’t really work, but does—making every simple outfit look a hell of a lot cooler in the process.

And finally, for dressier moments, the brand’s latest heels shouldn’t be overlooked. From rounded-toe strappy numbers to nineties mules and high-vamp v-shaped slingbacks (one of the season’s hottest footwear trends), they truly are a masterclass in minimalist elegance. All the low, wearable heights and clean lines will work anywhere from weddings to office days and all the dinners in between.