by Melanie Grimes

Created on: September 10, 2008   Last Updated: October 08, 2008

Foot footwear fashion

Back to school shoes this year feature boots, boots and boots. With wide leg pants and maxi-skirts to show off the shoes, the shoes this season are chunky, the heels are chunky and eclectic. Runway trends feature looks ranging from Russian to Military, to Equestrian to Medieval, with shoes to match.

PURPLE, PURPLE, PURPLE Mixed with blues and greens, this will be the strong color palette for fall.

The big look for fall footwear is Boots! Boots range from Victorian lace-ups to riding books to rubber boots.
Be sure to add patterned tights, as they're a big trend this season.
Black is always a strong footwear color, but this season, you'll find accents of purple, blue and red.<br>Going green is also a strong and growing market.
Look for embellishment of all kinds, from floral to fringes, even fur.
Velvet shoes are back in black and blue and plum

Here are the trends to follow below.
1. Boots are strong.<br>2. Green shoes are hot!<br>3. Fringes on shoes.
4. Metallic. Gold, Silver bronze, and mercury combined.
5. 70s style shoes with Bohemian adornments-Bagley Miska.
6. Cowboy boots, riding boots
7. Patterned tights
8. Floral adornments
9. Red and Purple accents<br>10. Victorian lace up boots like the Icarus by Taryn Rose
11. Rubber boots.
12. Military boots</p>

COLOR TRENDS
Keynotes for fall fashion are rich elegant and vibrant. Cool hues replace the usual fall subdued colors. Cool bright hues including the staples such as brown and grey, with blues and purples added.

1. Navy: This season's navy has a touch of green.
2. Purples and Dark Lilac: blues and purples and a color named Blue Iris that is a blue/purple
3. Staples: Chocolate Brown and Steel Grey, and a mix of both, a mushroom color called Shitake rule!
4. Black: Always a staple, this season mixed navy.
5. Blush tones: Dusty Pink continues, now with added brown undertones.
6. Warm tones: Ochre and Burnt Orange are the subdued tones for this season.
7. Teal Green: stronger this season, mixed with plum, maroon and navy.
8. New colors: Caribbean Blue, Mushroom (shitake) Brown, Dusty Rose, Blue Iris and Royal Lilac
9. Reds: Aurora Red is a true red, full of vitality.

FASHION TRENDS

RUSSIAN ROYALTY AND MILITARY
Lots of Cossack inspiration, as brass buttons make their way to shoes.

EQUESTRIAN
Riding boots galore!

MAN- TAILORED Wide legs suits worn with white shirt are paired with high heels.

MEDIEVAL
Chain mesh fabrics, lace and embroidered embellishment on shoes.

VELVET
Long shoes in blues, purples, and of course, black.

EMBELLISHMENT
Natural elements continue. Look for faux fur, shaggy furs, and lots of fringe and velvet. Did I say fringes?

SHOPPING TIP:Be sure to shop for shoes in the afternoon as your feet can swell a whole size at the end of the day.

Grab a boot and patterned tights and head back to school.

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