Menswear-inspired shoes (or oxford pumps) were all the rage last year, and the trend is only getting hotter. This year's offering features a lot of cut-away sides, open toes and contrasting colors. Here are a few of my top picks in menswear-inspired shoes for women.
Offered in eggplant purple, night red, or basic black, it's the color choices that got my attention, but it's the simple style that ultimately won me over. With padded collars, almond toes, and 3.5" sculpted heels, these oxford pumps may be inspired by classic men's shoes, but they're 100% trendy and feminine.
If you're looking for the definitive oxford pump, these sexy menswear-inspired heels from Steve Madden should do the trick. Offered in
brown, black or
black patent, they're sleek and simple, and feature hidden platforms and 4.5" stiletto heels.
Ringing up at less than $75, it's the gray and black version that makes these shoes among my favorites, but if you're feeling a bit more dramatic, they also comes in a distressed white and black version.
Open-toes, vamps and sides set these wingtip oxfords apart from the crowd, but that's only the tip of the iceberg. Available in all-black, two-tone gray, or chocolate brown and cream, these chunky-heeled lookers feature zipper edging.
Pricey but gorgeous, these menswear-inspired pumps feature navy/cream patent uppers and 4" wrapped heels.
I'm a sucker for black suede and these open-toed oxfords have that going for them and more. Their 3" heels are tapered, so they're not at all clunky, but they're still substantial. And despite the fact that they have the required laces to make them oxfords, they still allow a slip-on entry, since the laces are elasticized and need no tying.
