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Before You Shop for Back to School Shoes for Teen Girls & Young Women

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One of the best parts of heading back to school is that it's a great excuse to buy new shoes. But whether you have an unlimited budget or only a little to spend, knowing the hottest styles and trends will help to make shopping easy and fun. Here are some of the hottest footwear styles and brands for teen girls and young women.

Sneakers

Many of you probably spend a lot of time in sneakers. They're comfortable, trendy and easy to pair with lots of casual outfits.

The hottest styles for this fall are retro track and basketball-inspired sneakers, and girlie ballet type shoes made from canvas. Here are top picks and a few brands that do these styles particularly well.

Hottest Shoe Trends for 2009

Open-toed booties, ruffled footwear and the tall boots are among the hottest trends in footwear this season. While some of those features may not play well in the classroom, they're fun for when the books have been put away. Below is a sneak peek at styles to look for.

The Most Popular Shoe Styles for Fall 2009

A cutout side or an open toe on a heeled shoe will work wonders for your fashion rating this year, as will a tall boot with a flat heel -- and of course, purple is in again as well.

The good news is, most of these styles can be worn with casual or dressier clothes.

Check out some of the hottest styles for inspiration.

Booties and Boots Galore

Ankle boots and knee high boots are always extremely popular in cooler weather. For school, skip the stiletto styles, and look for something with a low or chunky heel instead.

If you can only choose one, I'd go with a taller boot, as they're versatile enough to be worn with jeans or minis. But you know your wardrobe better than I, so check my top picks below for the hottest styles in each.

Hot Brands

Skechers, Keds and Steve Madden have all outdone themselves with cute styles this season. There's plenty of shoes that are easy to wear, and will look great with fall's hottest fasions. A few more of my favorites are listed below.

Where to Shop

Add your local shoe stores to the many online options, and your shoe shopping options can become a little mind-boggling. Several of my favorites have been outlined or reviewed in my Guide to Shoe Stores, but if you're in a hurry to browse, I've included a few quick links below.

Socks and Tights

If you're anything like me, you love socks and tights. In addition to keeping your legs and feet warm, they're a great way to inject a bit of personality and fun into an outfit. Here are a few articles to check out if you're in the market for cool socks for back-to-school.

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