2014 Shoes of the Year

  • Sneakers
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    2014 Shoes of the Year

    Sneakers
  • Chanel
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    Shoes of the Year: Sneakers

    Chanel
  • Nike x Ricardo Tisci
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    Nike x Ricardo Tisci

    Nike x Ricardo Tisci
  • Christian Dior
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    Christian Dior

    Christian Dior
  • Jacquemus
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    Jacquemus

    Jacquemus
  • 2014 was indubitably the year of the sneaker. An essential component of both normcore and athleisure dressing, sneakers stopped being a gym-only shoe, with high-end interpretations from Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, and Raf Simon’s sneaker-soled pumps at Dior. When the sneakers didn’t come to the runways, the runways came to the sneakers, with Riccardo Tisci’s collaboration with Nike becoming one of THE most coveted shoes of the year. The number one shoe though, was not an exclusive collaboration, or a hard-to-find obscure Japanese style, it was the Stan Smith, Adidas’ best selling sneaker of all time. Seen on everyone from Celine designer Phoebe Philo to the models on the Jacquemus’ Spring 14 runway, it’s the coolest shoe that everyone can actually have. Adidas Stan Smiths
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    2014 was indubitably the year of the sneaker. An essential component of both normcore and athleisure dressing, sneakers stopped being a gym-only shoe, with high-end interpretations from Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, and Raf Simon’s sneaker-soled pumps at Dior. When the sneakers didn’t come to the runways, the runways came to the sneakers, with Riccardo Tisci’s collaboration with Nike becoming one of THE most coveted shoes of the year. The number one shoe though, was not an exclusive collaboration, or a hard-to-find obscure Japanese style, it was the Stan Smith, Adidas’ best selling sneaker of all time. Seen on everyone from Celine designer Phoebe Philo to the models on the Jacquemus’ Spring 14 runway, it’s the coolest shoe that everyone can actually have. Adidas Stan Smiths

    2014 was indubitably the year of the sneaker. An essential component of both normcore and athleisure dressing, sneakers stopped being a gym-only shoe, with high-end interpretations from Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, and Raf Simon’s sneaker-soled pumps at Dior. When the sneakers didn’t come to the runways, the runways came to the sneakers, with Riccardo Tisci’s collaboration with Nike becoming one of THE most coveted shoes of the year. The number one shoe though, was not an exclusive collaboration, or a hard-to-find obscure Japanese style, it was the Stan Smith, Adidas’ best selling sneaker of all time. Seen on everyone from Celine designer Phoebe Philo to the models on the Jacquemus’ Spring 14 runway, it’s the coolest shoe that everyone can actually have. Adidas Stan Smiths
  • Heels
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    Heels

    Heels
  • At Givenchy, the heel was turned into the sexiest weapon yet, with a gold nail for a heel, and a sultry combination of croc and leather to wrap around the ankle. But perhaps the most iconic heels of the year, are Kim Kardashian’s beige Hermes strappy heels, which she wore with everything from denim cutoffs to Balmain blazers. Kim also proves she’s really just like us! Becoming obsessed with a new pair of shoes and wearing them everywhere without any care in the world.Givenchy
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    Heels of the Year

    At Givenchy, the heel was turned into the sexiest weapon yet, with a gold nail for a heel, and a sultry combination of croc and leather to wrap around the ankle. But perhaps the most iconic heels of the year, are Kim Kardashian’s beige Hermes strappy heels, which she wore with everything from denim cutoffs to Balmain blazers. Kim also proves she’s really just like us! Becoming obsessed with a new pair of shoes and wearing them everywhere without any care in the world.Givenchy
  • Kim Kardashian in Hermes beige strappy heels.
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    Kim Kardashian in Hermes beige strappy heels.

    Kim Kardashian in Hermes beige strappy heels.
  • 2014 Shoes of the Year
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    2014 Shoes of the Year

    2014 Shoes of the Year
  • 2014 Shoes of the Year
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    2014 Shoes of the Year

    2014 Shoes of the Year
  • 2014 Shoes of the Year
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    2014 Shoes of the Year

    2014 Shoes of the Year
  • Flats
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    Flats

    Flats
  • Menswear-inspired oxfords were all over the runways this season. Worn without laces at Lanvin, and updated with cutouts at Simone Rocha, and architectural folds at JW Anderson, they are the perfect shoe to ground a frilly dress or otherwise overtly feminine clothes. J.W. Anderson
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    Menswear-inspired oxfords were all over the runways this season. Worn without laces at Lanvin, and updated with cutouts at Simone Rocha, and architectural folds at JW Anderson, they are the perfect shoe to ground a frilly dress or otherwise overtly feminine clothes. J.W. Anderson

    Menswear-inspired oxfords were all over the runways this season. Worn without laces at Lanvin, and updated with cutouts at Simone Rocha, and architectural folds at JW Anderson, they are the perfect shoe to ground a frilly dress or otherwise overtly feminine clothes. J.W. Anderson
  • Lanvin
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    Lanvin

    Lanvin
  • Simone Rocha
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    Simone Rocha

    Simone Rocha
  • Cowboy Boots
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    Cowboy Boots

    Cowboy Boots
  • Designers took a trip to the wild west this season, with sleek, modernized versions of the cowboy boot. Gianvito Rossi’s turned it into a kicky ankle boot with contrasting white leather piping, while Sergio Rossi extended it all the way past the knee and added metallic silver details. It was Tom Ford’s classic version with an added killer stiletto that really made everyone say “Giddy up!” Gianvito Rossi
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    Designers took a trip to the wild west this season, with sleek, modernized versions of the cowboy boot. Gianvito Rossi’s turned it into a kicky ankle boot with contrasting white leather piping, while Sergio Rossi extended it all the way past the knee and added metallic silver details. It was Tom Ford’s classic version with an added killer stiletto that really made everyone say “Giddy up!” Gianvito Rossi

    Designers took a trip to the wild west this season, with sleek, modernized versions of the cowboy boot. Gianvito Rossi’s turned it into a kicky ankle boot with contrasting white leather piping, while Sergio Rossi extended it all the way past the knee and added metallic silver details. It was Tom Ford’s classic version with an added killer stiletto that really made everyone say “Giddy up!” Gianvito Rossi
  • Sergio Rossi
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    Sergio Rossi

    Sergio Rossi
  • Tom Ford
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    Tom Ford

    Tom Ford
  • Mod Boots
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    Mod Boots

    Mod Boots
  • There was a bit of a 60’s vibe running through some of the collections this year and it was most evident in the killer boots. Gucci led the pack, of course, with their classic horse-bit style that was made for walking with a little mini-skirt, and at Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent, it was all about sleek styles in sumptuous leathers. Marc Jacobs went all in with his retro inspiration, sending out models in ankle boots with low, round heels, decorated with swirls of contrasting leather. Totally far out. Gucci
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    There was a bit of a 60’s vibe running through some of the collections this year and it was most evident in the killer boots. Gucci led the pack, of course, with their classic horse-bit style that was made for walking with a little mini-skirt, and at Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent, it was all about sleek styles in sumptuous leathers. Marc Jacobs went all in with his retro inspiration, sending out models in ankle boots with low, round heels, decorated with swirls of contrasting leather. Totally far out. Gucci

    There was a bit of a 60’s vibe running through some of the collections this year and it was most evident in the killer boots. Gucci led the pack, of course, with their classic horse-bit style that was made for walking with a little mini-skirt, and at Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent, it was all about sleek styles in sumptuous leathers. Marc Jacobs went all in with his retro inspiration, sending out models in ankle boots with low, round heels, decorated with swirls of contrasting leather. Totally far out. Gucci
  • Louis Vuitton
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    Louis Vuitton

    Louis Vuitton
  • Marc Jacobs
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    Marc Jacobs

    Marc Jacobs
  • Saint Laurent
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    Saint Laurent

    Saint Laurent
Sneakers
Chanel
Nike x Ricardo Tisci
Christian Dior
Jacquemus
2014 was indubitably the year of the sneaker. An essential component of both normcore and athleisure dressing, sneakers stopped being a gym-only shoe, with high-end interpretations from Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, and Raf Simon’s sneaker-soled pumps at Dior. When the sneakers didn’t come to the runways, the runways came to the sneakers, with Riccardo Tisci’s collaboration with Nike becoming one of THE most coveted shoes of the year. The number one shoe though, was not an exclusive collaboration, or a hard-to-find obscure Japanese style, it was the Stan Smith, Adidas’ best selling sneaker of all time. Seen on everyone from Celine designer Phoebe Philo to the models on the Jacquemus’ Spring 14 runway, it’s the coolest shoe that everyone can actually have. Adidas Stan Smiths
Heels
At Givenchy, the heel was turned into the sexiest weapon yet, with a gold nail for a heel, and a sultry combination of croc and leather to wrap around the ankle. But perhaps the most iconic heels of the year, are Kim Kardashian’s beige Hermes strappy heels, which she wore with everything from denim cutoffs to Balmain blazers. Kim also proves she’s really just like us! Becoming obsessed with a new pair of shoes and wearing them everywhere without any care in the world.Givenchy
Kim Kardashian in Hermes beige strappy heels.
2014 Shoes of the Year
2014 Shoes of the Year
2014 Shoes of the Year
Flats
Menswear-inspired oxfords were all over the runways this season. Worn without laces at Lanvin, and updated with cutouts at Simone Rocha, and architectural folds at JW Anderson, they are the perfect shoe to ground a frilly dress or otherwise overtly feminine clothes. J.W. Anderson
Lanvin
Simone Rocha
Cowboy Boots
Designers took a trip to the wild west this season, with sleek, modernized versions of the cowboy boot. Gianvito Rossi’s turned it into a kicky ankle boot with contrasting white leather piping, while Sergio Rossi extended it all the way past the knee and added metallic silver details. It was Tom Ford’s classic version with an added killer stiletto that really made everyone say “Giddy up!” Gianvito Rossi
Sergio Rossi
Tom Ford
Mod Boots
There was a bit of a 60’s vibe running through some of the collections this year and it was most evident in the killer boots. Gucci led the pack, of course, with their classic horse-bit style that was made for walking with a little mini-skirt, and at Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent, it was all about sleek styles in sumptuous leathers. Marc Jacobs went all in with his retro inspiration, sending out models in ankle boots with low, round heels, decorated with swirls of contrasting leather. Totally far out. Gucci
Louis Vuitton
Marc Jacobs
Saint Laurent

2014 was the year where comfort triumphed over impossible heels. Sneakers, flats, and boots were all the rage, and although women will never really give up their beloved heels–shout out to Kim K–it was a very laid-back year. Here is a look at the shoes that made us weak at the knees all year.

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