Everything this season is playing on the concept of low-key. Of course, in fashion, even low-key must find a way to be extreme. This season’s hot new shoes accomplish this by contrasting in every possible way with last year’s fall/winter shoe selection.
Oversized details are out. Whimsical bling has been replaced with a focus on luxurious materials. Chaotic colors are gone, too, with coal black, black-green, very dark navies, and medium browns in, and shoes being, for the most part, monochromatic. Most designers are focusing on taupes, beige, and icy grays for contrast instead of loud color. A few bright colors made their way onto the runway–those with enough classic appeal to be considered timeless, and presented as such. Crimson and burgundy are the front runners in that category.
Even though shoes that are (or at least, look) practical are getting the most attention, heels are still higher, and getting higher yet. You won’t see them draped in chains or charms this year, though. The higher and more exotic the heel, the more designers are relying on using materials that appeal either to classic styles or are very minimalistic in design.
Of course, there’s one way that this winter’s shoes manage to match up with their predecessors. It’s always fashionable to keep warm, so high boots and over the knee boots will be back in high numbers.
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