Worst Shoes of the Season

A friend of mine told me last season to never buy Marc Jacobs shoes because they felt like blocks of wood nailed to the bottom of one's feet. I listened. Perhaps someone should tell Carolina Herrera that her shoes look like they are fish wire wrapped around four toes. I say four because the last two toes are squeezed together so tightly that their circulation becomes one. Let's take a look at the worst shoes of the Spring 2012 season. So far we only have two designers on the list, but there are more to come (trust us!).

Carolina Herrera

Victoria Beckham (Louboutin)

The Hottest Shoes

My mother is head over heels for Kobi Levi, a shoe designer from Israel. We have posted a lot of his work on Mankx before, and he has some new creations we are loving! You can see his blog here. 

Obsession

I have a new obsession, what's new? I've been pulling a lot of Walter Steiger shoes for shoots lately, and have developed a crush on their Neffora shoe. The Neffora Argento, to be exact. It sparkles, has an interesting heel, and looks super comfortable. I have not pulled this one for a shoot just yet because it is in such demand, but I'm getting so many ideas!

OMG!

It's been a while since we've showcased something so horrific we couldn't wait to share with you all. These are a pair of Robert Clergerie shoes that I just came across. I would usually start this sentence with "even my great grandmother who lived on a farm..." but I've decided that I do that too often, so we'll leave my great grandmother alone this time. Instead, I will say NO one should be caught dead in these shoes. Take caution: if any of us see you out in these, you will never hear the end of it. We will follow you until you take them off, use them to dig a deep hole, and throw them in said whole and cover it with cow manure. Don't click on the image and don't pay $600 dollars for them. Please. 

I'm Craving...

Spring is in bloom ladies and gays! We are loving the new color blocking trends, especially the colorful shoes we are seeing everywhere! Bright statement shoes are what everyone is craving right now, and we have brought on our favorite pairs to share with you! Click on the shoe if you like what you see!

Perfect Spring Shoe

Sometimes when I come across something so wonderful, I want to share it with the world. I recently came across this remarkable work of art from the house of Lanvin. It's the perfect shoe for Spring because it embodies all of the wonderful elements we saw last season on the runways. The chunky hardware details, the simple yet erotic nature, and the solid color. It's perfect perfect perfect!

Other Spring favorites from the house include:

And then really quickly just a pair of Zanotti's that I can't get over. I can see these with everything. 

What's In This Season?

Everyone's talking about espadrilles, and how they can't wait to wear them come warm weather (it's already Spring, but we seem to be backtracking in terms of temperature). I was never a big fan of them, but I can see how they can look stylish and be comfortable at the same time. Wear them with straight cigarette pants, or a cute summer dress. I've heard numerous mentions about the Lanvin ones, so of course those will be the leader of the pack. Take a look at some of my favorites, and click on the picture to take you to the site of origin!

Splurges

Steals

Guess What's Back?

My favorite trend from the past few years, the pointy toed flat, is finally back in style! Pick up a pair ASAP as everyone will be pairing them different ways come fashion week. They go with everything, and (IMHO) make your legs look longer. Here are our top favorites!

Nine West "Naughty"

Sam Edelman Illysa

Cindy Says

Crystal Renn new face of Jimmy Choo!!!!

Two words: eff me!!

We are SO proud to announce that our favorite model, Crystal Renn, is the new face of Jimmy Choo!

One question, though...where did her curves go? She's still considered plus size in the modeling world (anything above a size 6), but she's getting tinier and tinier!

Image courtesy of Nymag.com

NEW NEW

More new designs by Kobi Levi! Yay! I can't get enough...

New Designs by Our Favorite Shoe Designer!

Remember a few months ago we introduced all of you to Kobi Levi, that incredibly avant garde shoe designer? He just came out with a new shoe design and we are gaga head over heels for it! Check it out below, and visit his site (here) for more information on the shoes! Can you imagine walking around fashion week with these on? I can!!

Still Itching...

I want these.

Click on the picture.

NOMNOMNOM

I could just eat these shoes up!!Can we just TALK about these?!
Jeffrey Campbell $140

Chelsea Crew $67

Chelsea Crew $67

Michael Antonio $85

Jeffrey Campbell $158

Jeffrey Campbell $183

Privileged $47

Bost Brown $83