Neon shoes will light the way forward this summer

To be fair, the vibrant look isn’t exactly “new.” Neon had a moment in the summer of 2018 as well as in the otherwise bleak months of winter. But like all fashion breakthroughs, Williams showed us a new way to rock it. No, we can’t all go meet up with Versace for a who-knows-how-expensive custom design, but we can take our neon kicks into more formal settings. (You know, date night, dinner parties, and dance class.)

However you prefer to wear your neon—splashed on flats, sandals, or sneakers—we’ve got a standout #lewk you can add to your closet. At first, you might feel shy about sporting yours in public, but just remember, every glow stick has to be broken (in) before it shines. So don’t be scared to pair your fluorescent footwear with a few outfits before you finally find your stride.

9 pairs of neon shoes to light you up

Outdoor Voices Women's Hurricane XLT2 $85

Nike Air Zoom Wildhorse 5 Sneaker $110

Steve Madden Dasha Flat Sandal $87

Winona Gelly Sandal $38

ASOS Highlight Barely There Block Heeled Sandals $45

Get on My Level Flat Sneaker $45

Chuck 70 Get Tubed High Top $85

PUMA Cali 90s Sneakers $90

Public Desire Dash Neon Orange Color Drenched Sneakers $49

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