Shoes

Shoe trends for Spring/Summer 2013 season are all about pointed toes, metallic finish, transparent details, and architectural shapes. An ankle strap is also a key trend in footwear for Spring/Summer 2013.

Spring/Summer 2013 Shoe Trends Metallic

Metallic shoes is one of the biggest trends for Spring/Summer 2013. Silver foil shoes and sandals were all over the runway during Fashion Week spotted at Nicole Miller, Emporio Armani, Giambattista Valli’s fashion shows. At Moschino heeled sandals were decorated with crushed crystals and metallic leaf plates while at Viktor & Rolf metallic pumps were made of textured material.

Chunky Heel

Chunky heels were spotted at Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga’s, and other shows. Heavy shoes also feature high platforms and multiple straps.

Transparent Heels/Straps

Clear heels and straps are back for Spring/Summer 2013 season. At Donna Karan and Valentino there were wedged sandals with clear platforms while Veronique Leroy showcased wedged boots with clear outer linging. Some other brands incorporated this trend subtly adding only a clear ankle strap.

Architectural Shoes

Architectural shoes as seen at Fendi, Rodarte, and Jen Kao amaze with number of details and style solutions. Simpler but not less stylish pieces could be seen at Missoni, Guy Laroche, and J. Mendel.