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scene stealers
October 6, 2014

The 40 Best, Worst, and Craziest Street-Style Shoes From Fashion Month

By Diana Tsui and YoungJun Koo

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Now that you’ve seen the kookiest street-style bags, it’s time to check out all of the killer footwear of the month. Ridiculous, expensive sneakers like Dior couture’s embellished slip-ons or Chanel’s tweed and gold lace-ups were all the rage this time around. When the stars weren’t in sensible kicks, they chose some of the most surreal, impractical heels possible, like Tina Leung’s tiger tail Charlotte Olympia pumps or Eva Chen’s vertiginous Proenza Schouler sandals. And then there was the always wacky Anna Dello Russo, who went from wearing the most bonkers Manish Arora sneakers to showing off Rochas’s latest sparkly slingbacks, fresh-from-the-runway. Because if you’re a woman wearing a sequined ham bag, you can’t wear just any plain pump. Click ahead to see the best, worst, and weirdest shoes of the month.

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Most Humblebraggy Boots If you had limbs as tall and leggy as Elena Perminova's, you'd show them off in lace-up Versace boots, too. Photo: Youn... Most Humblebraggy Boots If you had limbs as tall and leggy as Elena Perminova's, you'd show them off in lace-up Versace boots, too. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Grrrreatest Idea for a Heel More people should add tails to their pumps like this Charlotte Olympia pair. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Miley-Raver Sneaker What else would you expect Anna Dello Russo to wear? In case you want a pair, they're by Manish Arora. Photo: Youngjun... Most Miley-Raver Sneaker What else would you expect Anna Dello Russo to wear? In case you want a pair, they're by Manish Arora. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Chicest Interpretation of Boy-Meets-Girl Styling Color-blocked heeled oxfords and that floaty white skirt make the kind of unexpected pairing you... Chicest Interpretation of Boy-Meets-Girl Styling Color-blocked heeled oxfords and that floaty white skirt make the kind of unexpected pairing you want to see from street style. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Best Argument for Orthopedic Shoes We can show these Stella McCartney flatforms to our orthopedist when she says we need more "sensible"... Best Argument for Orthopedic Shoes We can show these Stella McCartney flatforms to our orthopedist when she says we need more "sensible" shoes. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Likely Got Lost on the Way to the Boudoir You half expect Natalia Kills to slink by with a glass of Champagne and a long cigarette holder in... Most Likely Got Lost on the Way to the Boudoir You half expect Natalia Kills to slink by with a glass of Champagne and a long cigarette holder in an attempt to seduce you. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Best Throwback Kicks It's only a matter of time before everyone's swapping their Stan Smiths for Nike Huaraches. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Worst Application of Normcore Principles Those red Aperlai heels are amazing but look insane with Nike socks. Stop. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Bait-y Sandal Leave it to Anya Ziourova to find a sandal that combines gigantic tufts of marabou with embossed white leather for the perfect... Most Bait-y Sandal Leave it to Anya Ziourova to find a sandal that combines gigantic tufts of marabou with embossed white leather for the perfect street-style detail shot. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Over-the-Top Sneaker Styling If you're going to wear Riccardo Tisci for Nike kicks, you naturally have to pair them with a massive orange fu... Most Over-the-Top Sneaker Styling If you're going to wear Riccardo Tisci for Nike kicks, you naturally have to pair them with a massive orange fur stole and a crocodile bag. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Dude0Friendly Shoe Seriously, just look at the side eye from that guy checking out editor Shiona Turini's Valentino pumps. Photo: Youngjun... Most Dude0Friendly Shoe Seriously, just look at the side eye from that guy checking out editor Shiona Turini's Valentino pumps. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Best Argument for Understated Sexiness Lace Jimmy Choo pumps worn with a wine-colored Balenciaga bag is restrained, sexy, and just the kind of ef... Best Argument for Understated Sexiness Lace Jimmy Choo pumps worn with a wine-colored Balenciaga bag is restrained, sexy, and just the kind of effortless that can be re-created for date night. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Weirdest Sneaker-Heel Hybrid It takes a certain kind of girl to pull off the Dior spring 2014 sneaker heels. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Sensible Bondage Shoes Crazy criss-crossing black buckles that look straight out of a bondage movie seem like a sane choice when they're by ... Most Sensible Bondage Shoes Crazy criss-crossing black buckles that look straight out of a bondage movie seem like a sane choice when they're by Junya Watanabe. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Worst Rainboots to Wear in Actual Rain Someone might say you had a screw loose if you wore these Miu Mius out in the rain. Bah-dum-chhhh. ... Worst Rainboots to Wear in Actual Rain Someone might say you had a screw loose if you wore these Miu Mius out in the rain. Bah-dum-chhhh. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Fanciest Take on an Ankle-Monitoring Bracelet By Chloé, of course. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Best Shoe-and-Sock Combination Echoing the pale pink of her sweater with matching socks is a nice way to give new life to those Isabel Marant stu... Best Shoe-and-Sock Combination Echoing the pale pink of her sweater with matching socks is a nice way to give new life to those Isabel Marant studded heels.  Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most-Lethal Heels In the event you need an emergency shiv, remove the spike from these Anthony Vaccarello heels.  Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Chicest Birkenstock Instead of the ubiquitous all-black or white styles, this striped version worn with socks gives us hope that the trend will p... Chicest Birkenstock Instead of the ubiquitous all-black or white styles, this striped version worn with socks gives us hope that the trend will push on for another year. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Frenchiest Heel of Them All By Isabel Marant and worn with tattered denim, of course. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Least Stripper Way to Wear Lucite Heels Think clunky see-through block heels by Simone Rocha and not platform stilettos. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’... Least Stripper Way to Wear Lucite Heels Think clunky see-through block heels by Simone Rocha and not platform stilettos. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Aggressive Shoe It might just be beading at the toes, but you can imagine the bruising damage of one swift kick. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M K... Most Aggressive Shoe It might just be beading at the toes, but you can imagine the bruising damage of one swift kick. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Committed to a Runway Look If you're going to wear a dotted Valentino print, might as well include all of the matching accessories. Photo:... Most Committed to a Runway Look If you're going to wear a dotted Valentino print, might as well include all of the matching accessories. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Best Matching Pants-and-Shoe Combo Two-tone pants meet two-tone Stella McCartney platforms. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Socially Conscious Shoe These fluffy sandals are by Brother Vellies, a company that supports sustainable design in South Africa, Kenya, and ... Most Socially Conscious Shoe These fluffy sandals are by Brother Vellies, a company that supports sustainable design in South Africa, Kenya, and Namibia. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Ubiquitous Sneaker If you're going to crown a clear winner it'd be the Dior couture ones. Sarah Lerfel, Anna Dello Russo, and Georgia T... Most Ubiquitous Sneaker If you're going to crown a clear winner it'd be the Dior couture ones. Sarah Lerfel, Anna Dello Russo, and Georgia Tal were among the many who wore the embellished sneakers all season long. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Likely to Be Mistaken for a Mop Furry Simone Rocha oxfords: also useful for getting those Dorito crumbs that are stuck under your couch. P... Most Likely to Be Mistaken for a Mop Furry Simone Rocha oxfords: also useful for getting those Dorito crumbs that are stuck under your couch. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Best Embodiment of Barbie Style Life in plastic, it's fantastic! Especially when they're by Moschino. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Best Human Rainbow OMG, triple Valentino rainbow! Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Italian Interpretation of Sneakers You can't expect her to wear plain old sneakers can you? They have to be gold Chanel all the way. Photo... Most Italian Interpretation of Sneakers You can't expect her to wear plain old sneakers can you? They have to be gold Chanel all the way. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Best Demonstration of Street-Style Star-Power Status Oh, NBD, just going to wear these Rochas heels right after they hit the runway. Photo: You... Best Demonstration of Street-Style Star-Power Status Oh, NBD, just going to wear these Rochas heels right after they hit the runway. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Best Throwback Shoe It's always nice to see people break out these spring 2013 Prada sandals again. It proves you don't need the newest shoes to ... Best Throwback Shoe It's always nice to see people break out these spring 2013 Prada sandals again. It proves you don't need the newest shoes to make an impact. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Craziest Pregnancy Shoes Only Eva Chen can walk confidently in ultrahigh Proenza Schouler heels that would leave even nonpregnant ladies in fear ... Craziest Pregnancy Shoes Only Eva Chen can walk confidently in ultrahigh Proenza Schouler heels that would leave even nonpregnant ladies in fear of twisting an ankle. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Marginally Sensible Pregnancy Shoes At least Yasmin Sewell wore these striped sandals with a shorter wedge. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M K... Most Marginally Sensible Pregnancy Shoes At least Yasmin Sewell wore these striped sandals with a shorter wedge. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Best Argument for Bringing Back Logo-Mania Hello, Louis Vuitton monogrammed booties! Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Michelle Elie Shoe First it was these black-and-white booties last year, and now it's these striped loafers. It's called "personal bran... Most Michelle Elie Shoe First it was these black-and-white booties last year, and now it's these striped loafers. It's called "personal branding," people. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Ubiquitous Street-Style Bait Committing to the Moschino SpongeBob look, even down to the shoes. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Best Embodiment of Susie Bubble in a Shoe Who else would choose a Sophia Webster heel that combines five different colors and two different patte... Best Embodiment of Susie Bubble in a Shoe Who else would choose a Sophia Webster heel that combines five different colors and two different patterns? Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Smartest Way to Wear Shearling in the Heat Heads up to the woman in the fur coat when it was 70 degrees in Paris: These 3.1 Phillip Lim heels are... Smartest Way to Wear Shearling in the Heat Heads up to the woman in the fur coat when it was 70 degrees in Paris: These 3.1 Phillip Lim heels are a much more comfortable way to incorporate shearling when it's early fall. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
Most Likely to Be Stolen by Dorothy Those are gingham button-up socks by Japanese brand Erimaki Sox in case you really want to commit to you... Most Likely to Be Stolen by Dorothy Those are gingham button-up socks by Japanese brand Erimaki Sox in case you really want to commit to your Halloween costume. Photo: Youngjun Koo/I’M KOO
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