This article covers some of the top trends in Spring shoes for women; for more footwear coverage, be sure to check out this 2009 Guide to Spring Shoes.
Already own a pair of floral cage sandals with collars and fringe? Then relax, you're a step ahead of the crowd. But if you'd like a closer look at the hottest women's Spring shoe trends for 2009, keep reading.
Already own a pair of floral cage sandals with collars and fringe? Then relax, you're a step ahead of the crowd. But if you'd like a closer look at the hottest women's Spring shoe trends for 2009, keep reading.
Hot Hues in Shoes: Orange and Pink and ... Beige?
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Fans of neutral shoes, take heart, light tans and beiges will be out in abundance this season -- but if you are looking for a bit of color, try orange, pink or red shoes for Spring 2009.
While orange clothing is difficult for a lot of people to pull off, wearing the citrus shade on your feet keeps the dynamic hue away from your face, allowing you to pair it with skin-friendlier shades like blue and white.
Still don't see yourself as a type-orange person? Don't worry, pink shoes will be just as prevalent, in shades ranging from barely-there blush to full-on fuchsia.
Pictured: Steven by Steve Madden 'Demetra' (Buy Direct)
While orange clothing is difficult for a lot of people to pull off, wearing the citrus shade on your feet keeps the dynamic hue away from your face, allowing you to pair it with skin-friendlier shades like blue and white.
Still don't see yourself as a type-orange person? Don't worry, pink shoes will be just as prevalent, in shades ranging from barely-there blush to full-on fuchsia.
Pictured: Steven by Steve Madden 'Demetra' (Buy Direct)
Cage Shoes and Collar Sandals
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Cage sandals also started popping up last year, and the trend is still alive and well, although this year it's been passed by collar sandals and shoes.
Not sure what a collar sandal is? Don't feel bad, I'm pretty sure the term hasn't made any of the major dictionaries yet.
Simply put, a collar sandal is a sandal with a wide collar in place of an ankle strap -- but some of these so-called collars go way beyond just being wide ankle straps, and actually extend several inches up the leg. The taller the collar, the tougher this trend is to pull off, but if you want to have a crack at it, you'll have plenty of opportunity, as these sandals seem to be taking over the shoe store shelves.
Pictured: Gabriella Rocha Studio 'Cierra'(Buy Direct)
Not sure what a collar sandal is? Don't feel bad, I'm pretty sure the term hasn't made any of the major dictionaries yet.
Simply put, a collar sandal is a sandal with a wide collar in place of an ankle strap -- but some of these so-called collars go way beyond just being wide ankle straps, and actually extend several inches up the leg. The taller the collar, the tougher this trend is to pull off, but if you want to have a crack at it, you'll have plenty of opportunity, as these sandals seem to be taking over the shoe store shelves.
Pictured: Gabriella Rocha Studio 'Cierra'(Buy Direct)
Cut-Out Booties and Fringe Shoes
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Designers found a way to extend the life of booties by cutting away parts of them. This trend actually started catching in the Summer of 2008, and this trend will be continuing in Spring 2009. Whether it's open-toes, cut-away sides, or cut-out heels, high cut shoes will take you from Winter to early Summer in style.
And booties aren't the only Fall carry-over. Apparently, the powers that be want to milk Fall's fringe trend just a little bit longer, since sandals, flats and heels with fringe accents are hitting the shoe store shelves for Spring.
Pictured: Jessica Simpson 'Geni' (Buy Direct)
And booties aren't the only Fall carry-over. Apparently, the powers that be want to milk Fall's fringe trend just a little bit longer, since sandals, flats and heels with fringe accents are hitting the shoe store shelves for Spring.
Pictured: Jessica Simpson 'Geni' (Buy Direct)
Platform Shoes and Wedge Heels
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After a couple of years out of the spotlight, wedges are once again primed to take center stage, but they're not pushing out platform shoes just yet. In fact, many of Spring's hottest styles combine both wedge heels and platform soles. For a few of the season's best in both styles, be sure to check out my top picks in Platform Shoes and Wedges.
Pictured: Guess 'Karaoke' (Buy Direct)
Pictured: Guess 'Karaoke' (Buy Direct)
Heeled Huarache and Gladiator Sandals
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I don't think it's possible for gladiator sandals to be any bigger than they were in 2008, but from the looks of things, 2009 is going to have its fair share of Greco-Roman footwear. Heavily strapped heeled versions are still readily available, and the boldest of this season's colors should make them extra dynamic.
And if you look closely, you might notice a similar trend emerging: heavily woven heeled sandals. While some shoes are distinctively one or the other, other styles are combining both gladiator and huarache elements on one shoe.
However you slice it, you'll want to order this season's high heeled sandals with an extra helping of straps on the side.
Pictured: Pour La Victoire 'Pascale' (Buy Direct)
And if you look closely, you might notice a similar trend emerging: heavily woven heeled sandals. While some shoes are distinctively one or the other, other styles are combining both gladiator and huarache elements on one shoe.
However you slice it, you'll want to order this season's high heeled sandals with an extra helping of straps on the side.
Pictured: Pour La Victoire 'Pascale' (Buy Direct)
Flower Power: Floral Shoes
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Spring 2009 will see flowers popping up on our shoes as well as in our gardens. Floral embroidery, embellishments and prints will be available on every kind of shoe you can imagine. What's especially nice about print shoes being "in," is that they can be paired with so many different colors in your wardrobe.
Pictured: Jessica Simpson 'Lizza' (Buy Direct)
Pictured: Jessica Simpson 'Lizza' (Buy Direct)
