Whether you're searching for simple, elegant prom shoes, or prom shoes with plenty of pizazz -- from high heels to kitten heels, these top picks in 2009 prom shoes will help get you started towards finding the perfect shoes for the big night.
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Here are my top picks in 2009 prom shoes.
Sexy, simple and stunning, these slide sandals have 3.25" heels and large bows adorning their vamps. Available in
gold,
white,
red,
pink, and
black, these lookers ring up at less than $80. Aside from the price, the best part about these shoes is that they're manufactured with Foot Petals(tm) comfort cushions built into them.
I'm absolutely crazy about these slingback sandals, because they're fun, fresh, and still pretty. The pleated satin uppers and the oversized rhinestone brooches make them perfect for evening wear, and the sling-back strap will help to keep them in place. Available in black or taupe, these sandals have heels that are 3.75" tall, but they're a bit on the chunky side, so they're a bit easier to wear than stilettos. Still, if you're not comfortable in heels, you might want to bypass these for one of my other picks.
These shoes have just about everything going for them: luxurious silk uppers, pretty feminine bows, heels that are just over 2 inches, and a price tag that's under $75. But the best part is that these open toe pumps feature a classic design that will work season after season, year after year. Available in three versatile colors: black, taupe and brown.
If money's no object, and you're accustomed to wearing heels, these Betsey Johnson sandals were just made for a special occasion like a prom. With 4" stiletto heels, Swarovski and pearl accents, and delicate mesh overlays, these shoes seriously look as if they were made for a princess -- and they come in black or pink.
With 2.5" heels and a classic design, these shoes have fabric uppers and delicate crystal embellishments on the ankle strap buckles. Available in black and white, these shoes are easy to wear, and easy to pair with nearly any kind of prom dress.
One hundred percent fun, these flirty sandals feature oversized bows, satin uppers, and 4" heels that are offset by substantial platform soles -- and the ankle straps will help keep them in place while you're dancing the night away. Offered in fuchsia, red, black or silver, these sandals feature built-in Footpetals cushions for added comfort.
If you want a bit of bling, but don't want sky-high heels, then you should check out these "Princess" sandals from Two Lips. Adorned with shimmery rhinestone accents, these slides have heels of 2.5 inches, and come in lots of great colors, including gold and pewter. The latter of which is ideal for pastel dresses and gowns.
For this pick, I'm going to break with tradition and recommend a shoe store as opposed to a specific shoe. Bakers shoes is a fab source for special occasion shoes, and with prices ranging from about $30 to $80 (U.S.), they're fairly reasonable as well. They have loads of gorgeous "now" styles to choose from, and I've even found styles for as low as $15 if I catch a good sale.
