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Footwear this season is another instance that proves that there is often little or no practical sense behind a fashion trend. The oddest ideas can somehow creep into the collective psyche of the time and turn into something that seems perfectly normal.

Herve Leger - NY

Shoes and boots this winter are intended to stand out and make some noise. They are very sexy but also extremely impractical especially for walking on ice.

Givenchy - Paris

The often slim and refined silhouettes that we are seeing in clothing are in sharp contrast to the chunky and clunky old lady inspired footwear. Toeless boots no matter how high the calf and laced up will do little to protect a person from a slushy and icy snowbank.

John Galliano - Paris

Many women appear to be putting together their outfits starting from the feet up and matching clothes to shoes rather than then the other way around.

Antonio Marras - Milan

Footwear often seem as tall and complex as modern buildings and designed by an architect rather than a cobbler. “Six inch heels are so common they seem like the new runners.”

Diesel - NY

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