We've looked at 2008 Fashion Trend Bible... so it's really about time we got to our favourite thing of all shoes! that are just some of the things you might not have been expecting to come back into fashion so soon, and yet here they are. Read on to find out all of the Autumn / Winter 2008 - 2009 shoe and boot trends.
Heel shapes and styles
Stilettos
What: Yes, stilettos are back. Well, it's not that they ever went anywhere - but they're once again dominating the runways, and that is to say that the chunky-heeled revolution is (for the most part) over. One thing we are seeing though is a hybrid of platform and stiletto: a hidden platform in the front part of the shoe, with a super-tall stiletto heel at the back (as per DSquared2, pictured right).
Seen on: the runways of Balenciaga, Chado Ralph Rucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and DSquared2 to name a few.
Verdict: Stilettos are streamlined, elegant, and sexy. The higher they are, the hotter they look, but of course they don't offer much support for one's feet. Not that ergonomics is really on anyone's mind when they're looking at designer shoes.
Thick, chunky heelsWhat: Platforms and thick heels have dominated the past few seasons; and a number of the major design houses have seen fit to carry them on for Autumn / Winter 2008.
Seen on: the runways of Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Marni, Chanel.
Verdict: All those sturdy heels we've just invested in shouldn't go to waste too soon - despite the return of the more graceful stiletto. The definite advantage of shoes with a thick heel is that they're better to walk in; so make the most while you can.
Tapered heels
What: Heels that start thick at the top and taper down, often with a curve, into a stiletto-esque point at the bottom.
Seen on: the likes of Burberry Prorsum, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Zac Posen.
Verdict: They're a sexy, interesting and modern style which can really spice up an outfit. Not as much a classic shape, so buy them if you intend to get a lot of wear out of them over the next few seasons.
Toe shapesSquared-off toes
What: It's been a while since square toed shoes have been popular... and it's now their time to return. Before we all start having nightmares of those awful clunky dramatically-square shoes that were cool way back when, take note on the new squared-off shape. It's a tapered in toe with a short blunt nose - rather than a fully squared toe.
Seen on: the runways of Calvin Klein, Marni, Christian Dior, Prada.
Verdict: A nice, modern alternative to the lady-like round-toe; edgy, but not as harsh as a sharp point. A subtle squared-off toe is a great option in 2008.
Pointed ToeWhat: It was only in recent memory that razor-sharp pointy toes were in. And yet, here they are again.
Seen on: Balenciaga leading the way with their super-sharp points; Chado Ralph Rucci, Roberto Cavalli and Alessandro Dell'Aqua as other notables.
Verdict: It feels a bit soon, but with stilettos back in the pointed toe was never going to be far away. For those not game, round-toes are still an option, as is the squared-off toe (see above.) Credit to : fashionising.com
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