Now that Paris, New York, and London fashion weeks are over, we have gotten a pretty comprehensive look at the coming shoe trends. Here is a quick cheat sheet of this fall's major points, compiled by us so you don't have to!
Lace-up heels were featured in the Derek Lam, Alexander McQueen, Prada, and Galliano shows. This is one trend that I am very excited about! These shoes are elegant and Victorian-inspired, and I am totally in love with their vintage aesthetic. Get this look with the Indigo Ruby Claire boot, shown here in black.
The classic Mary Jane is still huge, as seen at Chanel, Zac Posen, Alberta Ferreti, and Versace. This year's Mary Janes featured lots of details and eye-catching decorations, including buckles, zippers, fringe, and lizard prints. Get this look with the Clarks Passion heel, which grabs interest with its decorative buckles and comes in burgundy, which is an excellent neutral for those who want to go beyond black and brown. Shown here in burgundy.
Both tapered and chunky heels were heavily featured, so there was definitely something for everyone. Chunky heels are another sign of the impending grunge comeback, which is good news for those of you who are ready to move past the neon '80s revival. They appeared at Chanel, Christian Dior, and Dolce & Gabbana. Get this look with the Josef Seibel Delia, shown here in black. I love the wingtip-esque detail on this shoe, and the sassy plaid goring.
Tapered Heels showed up at 3.1 Phillip Lim, Zac Posen, and Burberry Prorsum. They are a good alternative to the stiletto, since some of us need more than a little stick to stand on! The tapered heel is conical and starts wide at the top of the shoe and narrows at the bottom. This silhouette adds a touch of the unexpected to a basic pump. For this look, try the Ecco Griffith slingback, which features elegant patent leather and a flirty peep toe. Shown here in black.
Multi-colored shoes were very common last year, showing up atDries Van Noten, Balenciaga, Christian Dior, and Valentino, and they are still all over the runways. Shoes with two, three, four, or more colors open up endless wardrobe possibilities! Having multi-colored shoes doesn't mean that you have to stick to a monochrome outfit - you can play with colors and prints to make a beautiful mosaic. To start, try the Romika Oslo 36 clog, shown here in brandy. These gorgeous patchwork leathers are a perfect accent to almost any shade.
Knee-high and over the knee boots were EVERYWHERE on the runways, including the shows of Badgley Mischka, Akris, and Fendi. Boots were so prevalent that this blog will cover them in much more depth in a future post. In the meantime, get the look with the Dansko Bella boot. It comes to the knee and goes beautifully with skirts or tucked-in skinny jeans, all with Dansko's signature comfort and support. Shown here in dark brown.
As the month goes on, we'll keep covering the trends and keep you posted on our new styles. We're happy to take requests! If there is a topic you would like to see a covered, questions, comments, or anything at all, email us at superiorshoes@gmail.com or send us a message on Twitter. We love to hear from you!
