Looking for the most comfortable and versatile footwear of all time? With a roaring return to high end fashion in 2019, the hottest shoes are the world’s best sandals by Birkenstock. What are some of the other hot footwear trends for of all time? Let’s find out.
Travel Shoes for Everyman
From traditional black oil leather sandals to the Magenta Purple Nubuck, this footwear has made a true global impact. Look no further for the most stylish walking shoes for Europe, Australia, and the Caribbean. Every serious traveler knows to pack a pair of Birkenstocks. With high end comfort in a timeless style, enjoy versatile footwear for any occasion. These shoes come in a wide variety of styles and color, perfect for everyone of every age and gender. The long-lasting design promises to influence future generations for decades to come.
The Sneaker that Changed It All
Sneaker culture remains forever changed by a few early trailblazing styles. The original Adidas leather sneakers made their debut in 1963. Originally designed for French tennis player Robert Haillet the shoe broke records. It was rebranded after the world’s top tennis play Stan Smith, selling over twenty-two million pairs. This landed the shoe in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1998. Every sneaker aficionado owns a pair of the classic shoes.
Platform Shoes
This throwback to the 1960s will never truly leave the fashion world behind. From trendy platforms popularized by the Spice Girls in the 90s to high end sandals today, platform shoes with their signature silhouette will continue to dominate wardrobes in 2019.
Converse All-Star
Perhaps the most iconic shoe of all time, the Converse remains popular over a century after its creation. Developed at first as a basketball performance shoe in 1912, the Converse became iconic from Hollywood stars to rebellious rockers. The fun shoes have even made a red carpet appearance on the feet of actress Kristen Stewart. Relatively affordable and available in a massive array of bold colors, All-Stars are here to stay.
Ballet Flats
You don’t need to wear a tutu and a leotard to don a pair of sleek ballet flats. The comfortable style originated from Medieval footwear for both men and women. Evolving into shoes exclusively for dancers, the style took the fashion world by storm when legendary actress Audrey Hepburn wore elegant ballet flats in the film Funny Face. The subtle simplicity resulted in a fashion trend that lives on. Comfortable and fashionable, ballet flats remain a staple for most women.
Penny Loafers
No longer footwear just for school age girls, the penny loafer remains an icon for preppy and luxurious. The popular slip-on shoe has an interesting history stemming from Scandinavian fishermen. Well-to-do traveling students spied the comfortable shoes in the early 1900s and brought the style with them to North America. The style first found mainstream appeal for men in 1936 with G.H. Bass. The name “penny loafer” originated from a small slit in the front that happened to be just the right size for a single penny. Ivy League students would carry a penny with them in their shoes to make phone calls.
These incredible shoes have withstood the test of time and continue to influence generations of shoe designers. Enjoy your sandals or sneakers or penny loafers, knowing that you are a part of a timeless fashion trend.