Trend alert: The hottest footwear of the season

Cinderella is proof that a pair of shoes can change your life! 

Here is a list of the hottest shoe trends of the season, that you need to try now!

1. Platform trainers

Platforms are the perfect way to encapsulate the athleisure trend. Not only are they comfortable, but they also give you height! It's a win-win. 

2. Rubber slides or Furkenstocks

The rubber slides got a major upgrade in spring-summer 2016. Designers like Gucci and Céline have taken this pair of shoe from people's shower to the runway. Needless to say, it is not work wear appropriate. 

3. Espadrilles

The ever so classic jute-bottomed pair of casual shoes. Espadrilles never really go out of style. Espadrilles get a makeover every season. 
This year, Espadrilles have high-contrast colours and mixed fabrics. 

4. Lace up heels

Dainty pieces of heels that are laced up to calf length, are taking the runways and red carpet by storm. 

5. White sneakers

Every celebrity's airport staple, the white sneakers are less of a trend and more of a necessity in your shoe closet.

6. Backless Mules or Babouche

If a shoe married a sandal the prodigy would be Mules. Love it or hate it, this trend is here to stay. Mules easily pass off as work wear appropriate. Mules or Babouche can be worn to add some spunk to your corporate attire. 

7. Pom-pom sandals

Boho is the huge trend this season and Pom-pom sandals are the perfect way to embrace the gipsy in you. Pom-pom sandals go effortlessly well with both western and Indian outfits. 

8. Fringed Shoes

Fringe and tassels have been used on everything from the hem of outfits to bags and even accessories. Hence, adding the fringe trend to shoes was not too far behind! Autumn-winter 2016 is all about fun fringed sandals.