As the weather warms up, we've seen a few for summer start to emerge, from to . But it seems leopard print shoes might overtake them all. At least, according to the catwalks, 2024 is undoubtedly on its way to becoming the year of the leopard.

Its fur has become a common reference point among the spring-summer 2024 prints at Nina Ricci, Dolce & Gabbana, and Celine, among other brands. At Saint Laurent, the print was used to elevate a pair of patent leather heels. On a more comfortable note, Wales Bonner went with a twist on the esparto sole with crystal appliqués.

Bonner's shadow is long, and thanks to her the most popular sneaker of recent years has also been printed with leopard motifs. The that she updated in her collaboration with Adidas, as pictured below, is one we've seen ad nauseam in street style and among insiders on Instagram. But leopard print shoes aren't anything new—the motif is actually a footwear classic.

with this animal print has always been a constant. To style them for 2024, we recommend pairing with wide jeans and a leather jacket to create that ideal balance of ladylike elegance and grunge. Leopard print also works well with chunky shoes with a little platform, which go perfectly with an outfit in autumnal tones.

A version that is trending among fashion insiders is a flat shoe with crossed straps, as seen at Alaïa. Businesswoman Blanca Miró is one of influencer we've have seen with this type of shoe, which she paired with dark tights and a mini s.