Shoeflyer | Shoes, Trends & Reviews

I read a blog post this morning from the New York Times. The author briefly discussed her inability to part with a pair of old running shoes she’d worn in high school. The post also mentioned a woman who, despite her husband’s vocal opposition, has managed to hold on to at least 30 pairs of old running shoes she’s used throughout her life. Apparently, the woman has a special bond with each pair. Granted, I personally don’t know much about running shoes (seeing as my experience with the so-called sport is limited to running out of the rain or down store aisles during early morning door-buster sales), but I certainly know a thing or two about designer shoes. And while it’s a stretch for me to understand why anyone would bond with a pair of mud-stained, sweaty-smelling running shoes, I can certainly connect with the fondness one has for a pair of seriously-cute, wonderfully-fashionable heels (like the Charlotte Ronsons pictured right). Who wouldn’t?

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Yes, it’s an audacious title, but it’s true. Shoes are incredibly powerful, especially these days. Sexy stilettos convey cat-like confidence (and given today’s towering designs, you’d better be as nimble as a feline). Luxuriously shiny loafers immediately mark a man of power. Where does your first impression begin and end?  At the feet, if you’re like me.  Given the power of shoes, it’s no surprise that people are searching for new ways to wear wield them.  In his last show, designer Eric Tibush turned the fashion world on its head by sending his willowy models out on the catwalk with heels as hair accessories. No, seriously.  He somehow strapped stilettos onto those poor girls heads.  Here’s the strange thing:  the models made it look totally fierce.

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With Memorial Day weekend here, the summer season has officially started. And that means it’s time to secure the right pair of sizzling summer soles. Here’s the scoop on the hottest trends and fashions in footwear for the summer of 2009, courtesy Sararh-Jean Ballard.

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