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Spring 2014's Best New Shoe Trends

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Who doesn't love new shoes?  We know it's cold right now but we promise the snow will melt soon and the sun will be smiling down, begging for our new pedicures to be put on display.  We've rounded up the best trends of Spring 2014 to help you decide which pair to start saving for. 

Sandals
Always open-toed but varying in the just about everything else, sandals are a Spring staple.  This season look for bright colors and other interesting details like gilded or open-face wedges.
Sandals for Spring 2014 Shoe Trends
Black strappy wedges at Jill Stuart, pink t-straps at Burberry and gilded wedges at Dolce & Gabbana

Lady-like, Pointy-Toe Single Soled
Very ladies-who-lunch, these feminine stilettos are an easy way to dress up an outfit and perfect for date night.  Look for fun details like t-straps, hardware or cutouts.
Single Soled Pointy Toes Shoe Trends Spring 2014
Hardware and t-straps at Kate Spade, cutouts at Cushnie et Ochs' and Christian Dior

Peep-Toe Stacked Heels
Our personal favorite shoe trend of the season these are a holdover from years past that never go out of style.  Besides being ridiculously comfortable (usually) and super easy to walk in (always), stacked heels help add that cool factor to an outfit, keeps things young and prevents you from looking overly serious (read:  boring).  Look for a variety of styles, colors and materials - the sky is the limit!

Stacked Heels Shoe Trend Spring 2014
Lace up color-block at BCBG, ankle straps at Herve Leger, chocolate brown and white platform sandals at Michael Kor's and powder blue booties at Rag and Bone

Stacked Heels Shoe Trend Spring 2014
Curved-heel wood platforms at Proenza Schouler, 3-strap color-blocked and printed versions at Mulberry, blue stripes at Aquilano, snakeskin and embellished versions at Dries Van Noten


Flats
A necessary practicality at times (we know walking on cobblestone in heels isn't a whole lot of fun), flats have their place in a girl's wardrobe but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fashionable.  Look for loafers, sneakers (think chic! Not the shoes you run in!), ballet flats and our personal least favorite, the old-lady shower-sandal (sorry, we just can't get behind this unflattering style. #icant).
Flats Shoe Trend Spring 2014 Loafers and Sneakers
Metallic loafers at Karen Walker, low-heeled printed flats at Peter Som and chic trainers at Kenzo
Flats Ballerina and Shower Shoes Shoe Trend Spring 2014
Printed ballerina flats at Alberta Ferretti and our least favorite flat second to crocs (although I'm sure they're comfy) the fancy shower shoe at Marni. 

Bells & Whistles
Embellished, printed, hardware, appliqués, ruffles, pom-poms, futuristic, you name it, we saw it.  If you're feeling adventurous, splurge on a pair of these conversation-starters.  We bet you won't regret it!
Bells and Whistles Bows and Prints Shoe Trend Spring 2014
Metallic bows at Delpozo, floral printed lace-ups from Mary Katrantzou

Bells and Whistles Prints and Embellishments Shoe Trend Spring 2014
Prints, hardware and architecture from Alexander McQueen, floral-inspired appliques from No 21 and Zac Posen

Bells and Whistles Ruffles, Pom-poms, Futuristic Shoe Trend Spring 2014
Black ruffles at Emanuel Ungaro, pom-pom mules from Sportmax, Fendi's colorful, futuristic heels

Mid-Height
Tired of sky-high heels?  Spring 2014 saw the return of several lower-heels, everything from kitten to midi so embrace the lower height and less-achy feet and go for a fun pair to keep your look light and young.
Shoe Trends Mid-Height Spring 2014
Fun, chunky versions from Miu Miu, snakeskin print with bows at Saint Laurent, embellished kitten-heels from Blugirl

Gladiator-Inspired
Cage styles are still sticking around although this season they're less bondage and more pretty.  Look for neutral colors, the style alone speaks for itself.
Shoe Trends Gladiator Spring 2014
White knee-highs from Roberto Cavalli, Emilio Pucci's black ankle-height textured version

Spring 2014 Shoe Trend photos courtesy of Fashionologie. 


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