Walk the talk

While the future may be uncertain, one thing is for sure: amazing shoes are definitely a part of it. If there’s anything to look forward to, it’s the next-level embellishments, bright white boots and other quirky shoe trends that are sure to pick up speed now. You owe it to yourself to revamp your collection.

Fancy platforms
Everything’s going to new heights, including your platforms. They’re higher and more in-your-face than ever, with rainbow straps, sparkles and bold prints that can’t be missed as you stride on by.

Mid-height boots
Higher than an ankle boot but not quite at one’s knees, this new style is gaining traction on the bootie scene. Plus, it looks great with cropped pants, miniskirts, and, well...just about anything.

Kitten heels
Meet the next iteration of the grandma-heel. We’re going full on old-school with itty-bitty kitten heels, but they’re anything but stale. Architectural decals, bold hues, and fun add-ons, like cherries and metallic touches, make these silhouettes more modern than ever.

3D embellishments
Talk about a feast for the eyes! Designers are piling on the three-dimensional embellishments, from beads and gems to sequins, for works of art that demand a second look.

Pretty pastels
On the more subdued side, we’re seeing a lot of Instagram-worthy pastels that pair well with your favourite mom jeans and graphic T-shirts. These everyday styles are practical yet oh-so-pretty, and they will always be a go-to, regardless of the season.

Floral block heels
Dump the stilettos for some comfortable height provided by a block heel and some beautiful floral silk prints. Take a card out of the chinoiserie trend, and pick oriental floral heels in bright hues. This look is trending all the way from Louboutin through Forever 21.

Clear plastic
‘Luxe’ is quite the key word here. Do not mistake the massive clear shoe trend for the jelly shoes that we used to wear as kids, and are now considering giving a second try. I’m talking about simple stilettos or block heels, sexy shoes that have clear straps, or just clear body-shoes through which you can see the foot and the nails. I mean if you have beautiful skinny feet with perfect nails, you’re settled for life. You can squeeze them into perspex clear boots and nail it. If not, do not despair, cause you can do socks. Coloured socks, printed socks- these will make you look like you’ve got a different shoe on each time.

Sandals with socks
This trend was all over the runways during the spring 2017 presentations at Fashion Week. From laced up yellow sandals worn with thick brown socks to creating a boot out of a synthetic sock-like material that is worn with strappy stiletto sandals- nothing is taboo now. We have seen the trend continuing for some time now but let’s hope it does not fade out any time soon. Because we have to admit, sometimes the stockings with sandals really are cool, especially when the stockings are graffiti tights and the sandals have some really funky heels.