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I also threw in some early-’00s styles because I couldn’t help myself.

Fashion trends have a way of going, coming back, leaving, running in circles, returning, and leaving again. Seriously, just looking at the standout fall 2022 shoe trends, you can already find some familiar favorites. (Sky-high platform heels? Heck yes.). So it's safe to say, if you have a pair of favorite shoes now, store them in the back of your closet instead of throwing them out. Chances are in a decade or two, you're going to want to wear them again (or your child will want to rock them to school).

As you all already know, y2k and '90s styles are storming back onto our social feeds. It's not just dad sneakers and biker shorts anymore, it's low-rise pants, chokers, and a whole lot more. If you grew up in the '90s, then you probably definitely wore a handful (IF! NOT! ALL!) of these shoes. Meanwhile, your parents were like, "Why does my daughter insist on wearing clear sandals that always look dingy and offer no arch support?" Times were good, footwear was rubbery, but let's be glad the internet wasn't as developed.

Here are 60 of our favorite '90s shoes that we either wish were coming back or are already returning into our lives. And if you were around in those times, I hope you feel a nice pang of nostalgia as you scroll ;)

Mules truly reigned supreme in the '90s, and thus clear mules were introduced to the world. Did we care that they provided zero comfort? Absolutely not.

If you stepped into school with these bad boys on, you knew you were an It girl. Amazingly enough, forever It girl J.Lo's shoe brand is bringing them back.

Something about buckled booties had our hearts racing with excitement. Stepping out in one of these just made you feel like you could conquer the world.

Putting these nude pumps on felt like such an adult power move. They were like the most appropriate shoes for literally any "upscale" event.

At the time, it felt like no other boots looked as good with jeans as did these. The slouchy fit gave an effortless look to your whole outfit.

Owning a pair of coach loafers was like a status symbol in some circles. These were definitely the shoes you wore to your first interview, and for years on at your first job.

Listen, if Carrie Bradshaw wore it on SATC, then it was an immediate hit. These Dr. Scholl's sandals were no exception.

No shoe has made quite the return to mainstream fashion like the dad sneaker. And while there are many variations to the shoe now, let's pay respect to the original dad sneaker: New Balance 624's.

When that day finally came for you to shine in a special occasion, be it a Quinceañera, Bat Mitzvah, or any event that called for a dress, these bejeweled sandals were the shoes you slipped on.

What was it about rhinestones that had everyone reaching for their wallets in the '90s? I'm not super certain, but hey! They're back in style again, so here you go.

The world seemingly revolved around these gladiator shoes. Whether you opted for knee-high ones or stuck tor ankle length styles, there wasn't a girl around school who didn't sport at least one pair like these.

You were never as cool as you were when you were pumping air into your Reebok shoes. It just gave you that extra plush look that was all the rage back then.

These Tory Burch sandals sure had a hold on us, right? You probably had them, or envied everyone who did. At least we can rejoice at the fact that they are still in production!

There was something so nonchalant about slipping into a pair of puffy slides and striding around like there wasn't a worry in the world. Now you can recreate that chill vibe in your choice of five different colors.

The year is 1995, and Clueless just decided that yellow plaid is the new It look. Naturally, you were going to have to wear the print in the chunkiest, highest heels you could find.

The chunkier the sneaker, the cooler you were. Yes, it may have felt like walking around with unnecessary weight on your feet, but what did that matter when your look absolutely slayed?

Who would've thought that Uggs could make a comeback they way they did. There was a time when it felt like literally everyone owned at least one pair of these fluffy boots.

First, you saw these wheeled sneaks in endless infomercials and ads; then, you begged your parents for a few months, until they finally caved and got you a pair of Heelys. Iconic.

These were the most stylish boots you could get your hands on in junior-high. My 15-year-old self felt extraordinarily sophisticated and adult in these.

Wearing these shoes was an absolute power move. They still deliver a '90s cool-girl aesthetic, that, to be honest, will probably remain relevant for the decades to come.

These iconic Sketchers sneakers are making a comeback like no other. If you're really committed to bringing the '90s back, then you kind of need a pair of these.

Taylor Swift stepped into fame wearing cowboy boots, which inspired an entire generation to follow in her footsteps. Although Tay has moved onto new styles, these bad boys are making a huge comeback right now.

Denim on denim on denim: the Canadian tuxedo also became a total power couple uniform ever since Brittney Spears and Justin Timberlake decided so. This style, along with Coach itself, is definitely becoming a trend yet again.

Who remembers walking around in the SQUISHIEST flip flops ever? Sad news, floaties fans: I've looked everywhere but Sugarhas discontinued these shoes. You can find similar ones below, though!

Jellies were cool, but why does everyone ignore the fact that after, like, an hour in the woven plastic sandals, they were completely full of foot sweat?

Remember when your junior high hallway was a sea of rainbow mesh slippers? It's time to bring back these fun and colorful shoes.

These shoes look harmless, but they were the loudest slides to walk in. The straps were made of some kind of stretchy elastic, so every time you took a step, the heel would slap the bottom of your foot. They paired nicely with capri pants and a hair bandanna, though. And if you're not deterred by the sole-slapping feel and sound of these '90s style staples, great news: Steve Madden brought 'em back!

Oh how we tried to convince ourselves that these were comfy. But in reality, they kinda made weird noises when worn, and collected moisture in those coiled plastic footbeds . (Ick...) Despite those two cons, however, they slapped in style.

Every girl who was ever Sporty Spice in her talent show owned these. But in a way, these remained relevant throughout the years and those true Adidas fans have sworn by these to this day.

If the platform flip flops did not give you at least six inches of extra height, you could not call them platform flip flops. Yes, you had to waddle rather than walk wherever you went, but at least people noticed!

Holographic stuff was the coolest. These are straight out of Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. Guaranteed to make a comeback like low rise jeans.

Guys, girls, moms, dads, everyone wore these. To be fair, they did kind of go with everything, and that fact remains true to this day.

Oh man, how I wished I could be the cool girl wearing these infamous Candie's wood-soled platform mules. My single biggest regret in life is that I was just a little too young when these shoes' popularity peaked in the '90s. It's a good thing they're coming back in style!

That velcro closure sure made us feel some type of way. I'm surprised they ever weren't in our regular shoes rotation, considering how convenient they were!

Rachel on Friends wore shoes like this, and you told yourself, "When I'm in my 20s, I'm going to own these in every color." Well, now is the time, everyone!

You could pretty much wear these guys with everything: oversized bombers, cute jeans, halter tops...basically everything they sell at Urban Outfitters today. Oh yeah, that's right—you also can wear them again today.

Stepping onto the basketball court at recess rocking Jordans was the ultimate power move. In fact, the hierarchy at middle school was basically determined by who owned a pair and who didn't.

The official uniform of anyone whose style icon was (or is) Julia Stiles in 10 Things I Hate About You. But let's be real, these never really went out of style!

Chunky skate shoes = the epitome of the '90s. You were openly jealous they didn't have more of these in the girls' department.

We all remember that one girl who'd walk around school in these. Was it you? It *was* you? That's fine, no judgment.

Steve Madden was the undisputed shoe king of the '90s, and few things were as on-brand for the decade than sky-high clogs. Everyone and their moms had a pair of these!

Being a preteen in the '90s meant you went from playing with dolls to trying to look like a doll real quick. You paired these with a plaid miniskirt and hoped you didn't get stopped in the hall for a dress- code infraction.

Another shoe style that came, went, and came back again are Tevas. But I think we can all credit Jhene Aiko for deciding they are cool again.

If you were a tomboy or just v into sneakers, these were a must. You agonized over which color to get...before inevitably settling on white, because, '90s. Personally, I loved (and had) the hightop version.

All the cool girls walked down the hall of your middle school in a pair of plastic sandals, no matter the weather. And don't forget the anklet! A key '90s accessory.

These blew up the minute Sex and the City dedicated an entire episode to Carrie crying over her stolen Manolos. The show premiered in 1998, so don't you come at me with your early aughts accusations.

Before there were Taylor Swift Keds and Kate Spade Keds, there were just...Keds. You had at least two pairs of these in the back of your closet at all times.

Keira Knightley cemented these shoes' status in the '90s footwear Hall of Fame with her performance in Bend It Like Beckham. Iconique.

Kinda wish it was more acceptable to wear these in professional settings, not gonna lie. But hey, you can still wear them in your everyday as they pump so much serotonin through you!

You waited all year for a snowstorm so you'd have an excuse to bust these out. And TBH, they actually kept you warm. Good for you, Moon Boots.

Pair 'em with some cuffed jeans, and you've got yourself an ideal lewk for trading mixtapes with your friends after school. Bonus points if your tape featured "Wonderwall."

Everybody―and I mean, everybody―had a pair of mules. You could throw these on with basically anything. And lucky for us, they never really went out of style!

Tottering on these at a bat mitzvah party was kind of a rite of passage. TBH, they remain a stellar option for pairing with white summer dresses!

White booties, like these groovy bbs, were all the rage for making a statement with your shoe game.

To be honest, I don't think there's been a shoe style in recent memory quite as controversial as Crocs. Some love 'em, some hate 'em, but relevant they have remained through the years.

"Creepers" is short for "brothel creepers" because WWII soldiers would wear them to... I think you can guess where. 😳 You probably wore 'em to a Green Day concert instead.

If you were ~alternative~ these were your sneakers of choice. Bonus points if yours had Sharpie doodles all over them. Lucky for us, these go-to shoes look just as current now as they did 30 (!) years ago.

The buckle trend began in the late '90s and hung around until the era of low-rise jeans, aka the mid-aughts. These ballerina shoes were simply the sh**.

Oh, you thought the Gucci loafer trend started in 2017? No, no, no. The brand's signature horsebit style were a must-have in the early '90s.

The laid-back style of the '90s helped this intentionally worn and weathered style fit right in.