Sporty heels

March 17th, 2008

It’s interesting that some women are more comfortable in heels than flats, feeling that flats are unflattering and don’t provide the support of a heel. Feeling awkward in flat shoes usually makes fashion sneakers a no-no, but with heeled fashion sneakers coming back, they might be an option after all.

I’m personally sticking to flat All Star Converse, but if you like the idea of an uber-casual heeled shoe, the wedged sneaker trend is for you. You won’t look odd wearing this heel to a sporting event.

Michael Kors 'Heidi' SneakerSteve Madden's Fix EnigmaaaSteve Madden's Fix 'Shape Up' Mary JaneSteve Madden's Fix Brashh

I had a pair of athletic inspired wedges in the ‘90’s, but they weren’t as sleek as the styles that have surfaced this season. I’ve tried on the silver pair on the right and they are very comfortable.



10 Replies

Posted on Monday, March 17th, 2008 at 7:17 am
Emily

Hmm… I can’t help it, to me heeled sneakers have always just looked silly. Especially the ones that are actually high heels and not wedges! Yuck!

Posted on March 17th, 2008 at 7:57 am
Nicole

I don’t care for the look of a heel with shorts…but these might be a good compromise. I like the green ones. Although, such a memorable shoe might be difficult to wear often. I think I’ll skip this trend.

Posted on March 17th, 2008 at 8:33 am
San

I think a gal who could wear these would have a big fun spirit and be quite young. I’m afraid I’m too shy to make such a statement. Also to old! Ha!

Posted on March 17th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Lisa

For me, it’s either one or the other LOL :) If I wear sneakers, I’m casual. If I’m dressy, I wear heels :)

Posted on March 17th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Steph

Those remind me of those flip flops from a few years ago with kitten heels: strange.

Posted on March 17th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Lorraine

Not for me. The look tries to hard to be something it isn’t.

Posted on March 17th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Phoebe

I love them! I think they have just the right edge to give that cute look to something sporty. I think it is all in the way you wear things. I just may look into these :) .

Posted on March 18th, 2008 at 11:55 am

I thought you might Phoebe. You can definitely pull this look off with style. Go for it!

Posted on March 19th, 2008 at 8:04 am

I had a pair of platform sneakers that I wore for my first day of high school… I think I will be skipping the trend this time around though! I am one of those people who doesn’t like flats, but I do wear sneakers a lot – the difference is the sole. Most flats have soles that are paper thin, which I find uncomfortable (3 inch heels don’t seem to be a problem though!). I do have a few loafer/moccasin flats that are slightly more supportive and walkable.

Posted on March 25th, 2008 at 10:19 am
cathy

I have never been able to get in to the look, not even in the 90s. Sneakers are dead for me more or less.

Posted on March 27th, 2008 at 7:21 pm

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