Spring 2011 Shoes: A Rundown

Since the spring runway highlights are too overwhelming to feature (too many and the rest of the blogosphere have gotten to them anyway, also since I am a shoe person), here are shoes to admire and inspire us from the spring 2011 collections.

Orange cheer from Christopher Kane

Luscious booties at Alexander Wang

It seems fashion has a thing for chunky platforms for the season, what with the whole seventies vibe going on and all. These ones from Fendi are absolutely gorgeous. Despite the height they look quite comfortable judging by how the feet are supported by the lovely thin straps and how they are barely elevated at the heel.

Color-blocked at Fendi

These beauties from Derek Lam are my favorite. They would match anything. Being the practical person that I am, I don't really wear heels (I just admire them) but these would be perfect for the flats-loving people like me. The weight of the wearer would be equally distributed on the feet with a bonus height boost.

Monotone minimalist from Derek Lam

These type of practical and forgiving shoes are also seen at Chanel and Marc Jacobs.

Wood and metallics at Chanel

Glittery comfort at Marc Jacobs

These from Rodarte stand out and stun. They feel almost organic, like works of art.

Ethereal at Rodarte

Lanvin and YSL showed shoes to marvel at. Lanvin's looked almost lethal - those heels!

Sleek and sexy at Lanvin

Structured heels from YSL

I have a fondness for masculine footwear for women so I was quite pleased that several designers have updated these staples.

Updated classics at l: Jean Paul Gaultier, t: Balenciaga, b: Rochas

Masculine at Prada and Balenciaga

From all these collections, what for me is the most playful of all is Miuccia's inspired shoes. She combined different textures resulting into the most interesting platforms. She also had woven and striped heels. The bold stripes in those mary janes in particular are fantastic.

Textured whimsy from Prada

Footwear for the next spring has something for everyone; whether you're into wedges, chunky platforms, flats or stilettos, or you prefer structural and modern, or bright and colorful or classic and chic for your shoes you most certainly will have something to look forward to come springtime. 

photos from style.com