Trend Alert: Wood heels and wedges

Submitted by Mimi on Wednesday, 10 June 200914 Comments

Perfect for safari and boho inspired looks and adorable with dresses or denim- wood stacked heels are the hottest shoe trend this summer!
I guess, you can say we’ve had enough of gladiator sandals already, so let’s embrace a new shoe era! Influenced by the green movement or perhaps the minimalist impulse, high-end brands like Prada, Giuseppe Zanotti, Michael Kors and Christian Louboutin are incorporating natural fibers, textures and shades for a look that’s refreshingly rustic. Using materials like cork, wood and bamboo, summer’s upcoming designs appeal to the country girl’s pastoral tastes while still satisfying the city girl’s sense of cutting edge style.
Thanks to the elevated platform and absorbent heels, these platforms are fairly comfortable and easy to walk in. It’s the only shoe I could rely on while walking on the crazy, uneven streets of Rome.

Will you be knocking on the wood this summer?

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14 Comments »

janettaylor said:

I bought a wooden heels from Marni. LOL!

Check this: http://janetteria.blogspot.com/2009/06/shoe-mania.html

Great post!

XoXo

- 10 June 2009 at 3:19 pm

Dalia said:

Love the new trend Mimi =)

- 10 June 2009 at 4:03 pm

Leyla said:

Love the wedges! So glad that it’s actually in this summer! They are comfortable, stylish and give me the much desired heights! So simply perfect! =)

- 10 June 2009 at 4:50 pm

sharon rose said:

Hi there-this trend is gorgeous, I love your selection, the Fryes are lovely!!

- 11 June 2009 at 1:18 am

Leann said:

i guess designers must do pretty much research to understand its market before the design begins. like nowadays, depression hangs over the world and no signs of recovery. back to the nature seems unprecedented attractive when people obsessed with pressure and having nothing to do to make changes. the calling of nature just hit the girl’s heart so easily.
as for me, I’d be happy to make myself a country girl and imagine the relaxed time there.

- 11 June 2009 at 3:51 am

savvymode said:

i like prada’s bamboo heels for about 2 seasons now. : ) wooden heels are sooo heavy at the end of the day for me.

- 11 June 2009 at 2:33 pm

Solo said:

Cute! Love it..;D Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend.;D

Travel and Living
Job Hunter

- 12 June 2009 at 2:27 am

Poster Girl said:

This is one of my favorite footwear trends. I can’t resist a great wedge with a thick sole and platform, epsecially for spring and summer.

- 12 June 2009 at 11:35 am

marian said:

hello my sweet, hope your well!
Wedges and wooden heels are so summery! I love the Kors and Marni they make me think of alfresco dining,long balmy days,barbecues and summer retreats!
happy weekend my love,hope you have a yummy one!
muah x
marian

- 12 June 2009 at 5:17 pm

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