Trend Report: Shoes for Fall/Winter 2010-2011

August 4, 2010 • By Roselle

This post is long overdue. I’ve been meaning to write it but just never got around to it until today. If you’re a shoe addict and you watch trends like a hawk, then you probably already know what I’m going to write. If not, then good for me, because that means I’ll be giving you some useful information today.

Shoe trends for Fall/Winter 2010-2011 are characterized by a lot of things – some new, some current, and some old that are making a comeback. Let’s start with the trend that is my eternal favorite:

Pointy Toe Shoes

I love pumps with pointy toes. I am very glad they’re back. I think it’s feminine and sexy. Stella McCartney and Prada are just some of the brands bringing back this look.

Stella McCartney

Stiletto Heels

Of course, pointy toe pumps would not be perfect without stiletto heels, which is why this type of heel is hot once more. Hurray again! Sexy footwear is back!

Prada

Chunky Heels

Ah well, I don’t think we will be seeing the last of chunky heels anytime soon. Most women after all, prefer comfort and safety rather than the hard core sexiness you get from killer stiletto heels.

Dries Van Noten

Corrugated Soles

Hey, we need it. It’ll help us weather through the wet grounds caused by snow and rain and keep us from the embarrassment of slipping.

Tory Burch

Fur and Fringe Boots

Fall and winter would not be complete without boots and fur. Actually even fringes are stealing a portion of the scene. Check out the fringed YSL pump below.

Chanel – Sergio Rossi – YSL

Buckles

Yes, if the boots or shoes don’t have fur or fringes on it, it will most likely have buckles; lots of buckles, as seen on these shoes from Christian Dior.

Dior

Lace Up Boots

Well, here’s a trend that is enjoying the privilege of crossing over to Fall. Lace up shoes – from boots to booties.

Alexander Wang

Color Blocks or Color Combos

Who’d have thought that shoes would be getting some of the color block stylin’ so popular in clothes? That’s one of the hot things for fall, shoes with lots of color combination.

Balenciaga

Wedges

Like chunky heels, wedges are quite hard to let go of as well because of its “degree of comfortability” (is that a word or what?). Obviously I made that word up, but you get the picture right? Wedges will still definitely be hot. They’re easy to wear and they’re practical, hence they’re staying.

3.1 Philipp Lim - Thakoon

High Heels with Thick Platforms

Ok, I think this is actually a good thing, right? Because that means you can walk in high heels and not worry so much about hurting your feet because the platforms are thick. What do you think?

Calvin Klein

Exotic Skins/Animal Prints

This one is a trend that keeps coming back every fall and winter. It’s a perennial trend, if you can even call it that (hmmm…how can a trend be perennial? Or how can something perennial be a trend?). This year though, exotic skinned beauties made an early visit by appearing in spring.

Rochas

Well, there you have it. Considering the mile long list, it’s really up to you which trend you’re going to take in and which you’re going to throw out the window. With that said, try catching it with some of the shoes below and remember that great stylin’ need not follow every single trend that falls on your lap.