Spring 2011 footwear / shoe trends

Both of these shoe trends are included not because they're new shoe trends for 2011, but because they're shoe trends from 2010 whose elements will still have an impact in 2011. You'll see elements from both remain popular in 2011, particularly in certain countries, as they remain a part of the overall tastes. Clogs, in particular, have peaked as a trend so we're not recommending these two as big investment pieces, but pieces you can hold on to or whose elements shouldn't be disregarded altogether.

Clogs

Clunky wooden shoes. It doesn't sound like the most glamorous or practical of footwear trends, and yet the clog reached new heights in 2010 and will continue to have an impact on 2011's footwear trends. Specifically the brass studding so prevalent will continue to be influential, while the clog's overall popularity will wane. Click to read about the clogs trend.

Kitten heels

Kitten heels are making a somewhat controversial return, spurred on by the trend of '50s and '60s dressing. More comfortable yet less appealing than their higher counterparts, kitten heels can work particularly well when dainty, pointed, and either retro-inspired or minimalist. When it comes to this style in 2011 it's all about the theming. For Spring, kitten heeled sandals are also an option. Click to read about the kitten heels shoe trend.