Shoes this spring give an option for comfort as well as being bang on trend. In amongst the usual clutch of vertiginous heels comes lower footwear such as clogs, brogues and kitten heels. So it’s say goodbye to bunions and blisters in the name of fashion!
Fashion goes Dutch with the clutch of clogs ruling the runways this season. Spring summer 2010 sees a makeover of the wooden clog; be it wedged, platformed or studded.
Born to be worn to complement this season’s shoter then shoter and simple shirt dresses, like it or not, 2010 is the year of the clog.. This ’70s-inspired favorite from the runways of Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Vera Wang is set to become summer’s coolest (and comfortable) shoe trend.2010 sees fashion taking a sensible pill when it comes to comfort and longevity. In amongst the grown up pieces and enduring cuts and colors of this season’s runways, the kitten heel is back on the prowl. For those who refuse to bow to the 4-inch sky-high footwear but feel frumpy in flats, the kitten heel gives just enough height to flatter an outfit and give a lift to legs.
Fashion’s love affair with the ankle boot continues to endure. Dubbed “summer boots”, styles remain fierce and funky but fabrics have a softer edge. This season sees ankle-sandals, lace-ups, bandage-style straps, wedges, and peep-toes to show off that summer pedicure. Find them in canvas and soft slouchy leather in a palette of nude and go-with everything colors like military khaki. Use them to add attitude to this spring and summer's floaty chiffons.
Spring wouldn’t be spring without a touch of tribal. Show off a wild side with the season’s sexy animal print sandals, with their dramatic stitching and striking shapes. These vertiginous heels are to be partnered with bold floral dresses; or wear them with rolled-up cargo pants.
Socks also take centre stage this spring. Show a rebellious streak by wearing them with sandals.This spring sees schoolgirl-inspired knee highs, cute ankle socks and thigh-high (a carry over from Winter’s over-the-knee boot) in sporty, lacy or sparkly versions. Layer them over tights or wear them with platforms for an up-to-the-minute look.Whether its wooden clogs, Oxford brogues, tribal print sandals, ankle boots, decorative ultra-high platforms or the more demure kitten heel — the fashion world's eyes are on legs for Spring Summer 2010.
