Shoe trends.

In terms of fashion, it’s pretty safe to assume that we have reached a point where we can finally relax, where comfort and luxury come as one big must rather than representing another strike in a series of smart compromises. These days anything inspired by classic menswear becomes practically irresistible for the female wardrobe. The smoking slippers make no exception as they continue their outbreak…

Spring is the season of espadrilles, loafers and a rainbow selection of canvas kicks. But winter calls for something a little more weather-appropriate. Around the grounds of Pitti Uomo an autumn/winter footwear manifest becomes clear: lace-up boots are the men’s go to for 2013. What we’ve seen thus far of the fall 2013 menswear runways and their penchant for physical adventurism, you can expect lace-up…

It wasn’t that long ago when the fashion world fell madly in love with the gladiator sandals, marking the debut of a hauntingly controversial affair that would last for years. While some may still hold a grunge against the summer-ready shoe trend, others moved on and are now ready to embrace a slightly different approach, keen on emphasizing the edginess of the cutaway detailing, especially…

It's a cliche but it's undeniably true: a classic pair of pumps will truly serve you both day and night. That's one of the beautiful things about the return of the pointed pump. Pair with a pencil skirt, skinny jeans or sumptuous lace frock: they're reasserting themselves as a fall must-have, and it's the colour and detail that counts. Read on for more.

For the sartorial male, boots can serve as a cornerstone to any outfit. They can be the foundation from which one can build upward, the canvas upon which a masterpiece is painted. Whether you wear them with suit pants or jeans, read on for the styles and colours to invest in for the fall / winter 2012 season.

With British shoe artisanship being at its best this year many a style of shoe, such as Dr Martens and brogues, have been adapted to fulfil a feminine clientele. This year these traditionally British shoe brands have supplied the demand and branched out to create various interpretations of the female equivalent of male dominated shoe designs; breaking the boundaries of man-woman fashions and resulting in…

Knee high boots are rising up from their purgatorial banishment to become a trend once again. The classic can stay classic, but if fall 2012's runways are anything to go by, this year will give ample opportunity to make the humble knee-high boot a statement, and a force to be reckoned with. Read on for the full report.

It’s one of many ‘numbers’ you never want to share with the world. Age. Lovers. Shoes. It’s considered socially unacceptable to discuss many such numbers, and the latter in is included amongst them as a girl can never have enough shoes in her closet by to publicise a number is to appear gauche. Each season, we see styles change, heels evolve and the colour palette…

Kitten heels are like the ugly step-sister of the heel family; they don’t lengthen the legs and define the calf, or generally make you feel like a million dollar sex-bomb. Separate them from the ladylike elegance of the ’50s and ’60s and all you’re left with is a stunted and somewhat unattractive piece of footwear. But fashion is fashion, and what goes around comes around.…

I’ve always felt that their name carried an unfair weighting against them. Clogs. Say it; it sounds clunky, awkward, uncomfortable. And I have to confess, as a chap, it appears that as footwear goes, clogs must be just as uncomfortable to wear as their name makes them sound; wooden soles? Make mine leather, thanks. But awkard names and the potential for awkward walking hasn’t stopped…