Prada Men's f/w 09 Studded Shoes

via itsmenswear & hypebeast

Studs have been such a huge trend over the past few years, but this f/w 09 collection by Prada is still my favorite use of them. I think it's the combination of them with more traditional menswear that makes the studding look less tough and more like interesting embellishment.

Gucci Platforms

via net-a-porter

I like the angles and rather un-traditional pattern pieces along with that funny little gold bit. Net-a-Porter described them as ankle boots but they cut below the ankle. I don't know.

Video: Beth Levine

via bethlevineshoes

Great little video highlighting some of the many contributions to shoe design by Beth Levine, including the topless shoe featured above.

Akris s/s 11 "Ishi" Shoe

via shoeblog & fashioninquisitive

Description from Shoe Blog:
"The Akris Spring 2011 show was inspired by designer Albert Kriemler’s two vacation day trip in Japan. In collaboration with Akris, Paul Steiger, of Walter Steiger shoes, created this wedge called the Ishi, or “stone” in Japanese. The objective was to recreate the look and posture of standing without shoes on a round stone. With the toes perpetually pointed downwards, I’m reminded of the fluid and grace of a ballerina en pointe."
They look damn painful.

The Shoe Edit Turns 1

Today marks the one year anniversary of starting The Shoe Edit. I don't know what the force is that compels me to keep this thing up, as I have never been good at keeping diaries, but I am thankful for it.

Balenciaga s/s 11

via sunrainey

Another great collection from Balenciaga - and this time not sky high. I like it. I like it very much.
P.S. Lynn & Horst described this collection as "Lesbians on Mars." Best description ever.

Rick Owens Ankle Strap Boots

via brownsfashion

I like the use of press studs on these Rick Owens boots, and the way the strap comes from the heel-cap area.

Proenza Schouler f/w 10

via shoerazzi & style.com

I wanted to post about these shoes as soon as I saw them but decided that the amazing silhouette and details deserved a closer look so I've been waiting to come across images like these for a while. The Proenza Schouler f/w 10 show which had the models walking the catwalk looking like the chicks from 'The Craft' was - as usual - brilliant. I'm trying to figure out what their winning formula is and I think it may be that their originality shows knowledge and maturity while their edginess and cool signifys youth. While most other great brands lean more towards one of these categories Proenza Schouler has heavy doses of both.

Dries Van Noten Oxford Shoe

via brownsfashion

Oh, what a little brogueing can do.

Nike Air Classic BW – Blue Lacquer/Black/White

via bayareakicks & purchaze

Just a bit of personal nostalgia. I saw these sneakers in a store the other day and was immediately struck by how much I would have loved them when I was like 10. I still have a big thing for black and white but I also loved this strong mid-blue colour. I would have been all over these shoes like white on rice.

Yves Saint Laurent "Palais" Platform Pumps

via bgfashion

I found some good images of the YSL f/w 10 shoes that really show off the slightly peculiar silhouette. Mohawk & tweed. So good.

Dior Homme B&W Belted Sneakers

via freshnessmag

These sneakers featuring a thinner strap and contasting tones & textures are from the later Slimane days.

Kris Van Assche Triple Strap Boots

via krisvanassche & ssense

More KVA inspiration for the shoes I'm making. As they are now I have a strap across the front that covers both sides of the shoe and extends to the back like the inside of these boots. I think I prefer the way it is used here - covering only on the inside and continuing as a thin strap to the sole on the outside.