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the golden peacock awards
October 16, 2015

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

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Considering that the Golden Peacock bunch favor weird, wacky, but still chic handbags, it’s no surprise that their choices in footwear are equally fantastic. As expected, those Gucci fur loafers were insanely popular, first popping up in New York before becoming the top shoe in Milan. But it wasn’t just furry slides that proved to be a hit. Also big: crazy boots of all sorts, including striped knee-high ones from Valentino, Lucite-heeled sock styles from Dior, and spindly ones from the brand of the moment, Vetements. See all of those plus a pair of slingbacks that doubles as Christmas decorations, Wicked Witchesque mary janes, and more in our roundup of the best, worst, and craziest shoes from Fashion Month.

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Tamest Sandals At least by Anna Dello Russo's standards. Never forget her moon-boot sneakers. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Worst Alternative to Rain Boots So what if London is wet and gloomy? In this world it makes 100 percent sense to wear suede Pierre Hardy sandals ... Worst Alternative to Rain Boots So what if London is wet and gloomy? In this world it makes 100 percent sense to wear suede Pierre Hardy sandals even if the skies are about to open and pour. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Best Crazy Grandpa Imitation He decided to raid the nearest thrift shop on his way to the golf range. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Biggest Rule-Breaker Naturally these gold boots belong to Natalie Hartley, chronic outfit repeater. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Best Wicked-Witch Approximation Pre-curled, without a flying house in sight. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Best Gucci Alternative They're like a really luxurious version of those beaded Chinatown slippers. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Most Likely to Be Everywhere Next Season Vetements made the dress that would not quit, so naturally some version of these boots are bound to be o... Most Likely to Be Everywhere Next Season Vetements made the dress that would not quit, so naturally some version of these boots are bound to be on every street-style star next season. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Most Ubiquitous Shoe If you weren't in Chanel slingbacks this season, you were in these Gucci loafers. Which is to say, no preening peacock will ... Most Ubiquitous Shoe If you weren't in Chanel slingbacks this season, you were in these Gucci loafers. Which is to say, no preening peacock will be caught wearing them ever again.  Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Best Case for Dressing Like Your Grandmother Nude pantyhose ankle socks — not just for combatting varicose veins! Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Kookiest Juxtaposition Silver socks, giant Marni flatforms meets pom-pom pants, and Louis Vuitton pumps — just your average peacock power meeting... Kookiest Juxtaposition Silver socks, giant Marni flatforms meets pom-pom pants, and Louis Vuitton pumps — just your average peacock power meeting. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Worst Way to Get a Puppy Snuggle Don't blame that dog for what he's about to do after he sniffs the back of those Margiela wedges. Photo: YOUNG... Worst Way to Get a Puppy Snuggle Don't blame that dog for what he's about to do after he sniffs the back of those Margiela wedges. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Most Delicious Boots Just like a gigantic striped lollipop. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Biggest Embodiment of a Fashion Cliché I'm thinking our shoot should be boy-meets-girl. Let's pull some images for the mood board, yeah? ... Biggest Embodiment of a Fashion Cliché I'm thinking our shoot should be boy-meets-girl. Let's pull some images for the mood board, yeah? Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Best College Throwback Dior heel or Jell-O shot? Depends on how many cups of jungle juice you just consumed. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Worst Reason for a Home Depot Run No, you cannot go and DIY these Miu Miu heels with some screws you picked up. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Chicest Leprechaun Quick, this way to the pot of gold! Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Best Silk-Road-Inspired Combination As in the one that extended from Asia to Europe, not the darkweb drug site. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Worst Way to Show Your Seasonal Excitement Considering 90 percent of NYFW felt like summer, this high-boot situation felt like fake fall enthusia... Worst Way to Show Your Seasonal Excitement Considering 90 percent of NYFW felt like summer, this high-boot situation felt like fake fall enthusiasm at its worst. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Most Precocious Shoes Those street-style photographers start so young. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Most Susie Bubble–ist Shoe Because who else could wear lucite-heeled Simone Rocha shoes besides her? Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Most Clutch During the Holidays In case you need to trim a tree in a hurry, just disassemble these Rochas tinsel slingbacks. Photo: YOUNGJUN KO... Most Clutch During the Holidays In case you need to trim a tree in a hurry, just disassemble these Rochas tinsel slingbacks. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Weirdest Mary Jane The sporty stripes and ridged leather definitely qualify them as non-grunge. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
Best Case for Pink Shoes Pink mary janes sound like something you'd wear as an extra on Toddlers and Tiaras but this Louis Vuitton pair looks chi... Best Case for Pink Shoes Pink mary janes sound like something you'd wear as an extra on Toddlers and Tiaras but this Louis Vuitton pair looks chic and age-appropriate. Photo: YOUNGJUN KOO/I AM KOO
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